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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
15
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What great brothers and absolutely the best at what they do! They cut trees down, cleared under brush, made a steep slope not so steep, planted grass, pulled some bushes up. Graded around a 60x40 concrete pad and leveled it until it was even and then put gravel around the entire pad. We both are loving the way everything looks and turned out! Thank you Zack and Patrick! We will definitely use your company again!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+6

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Real Landscaping
4.6(
65
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Carlos does an amazing job. They are easy to get in touch with and always do great work. I highly recommend Real Landscaping."
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install

+14

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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G&G Properties Solutions
5.0(
9
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He knows and does a lot of other work. He can be really handy to have around."
Concrete Driveway
G & G
G & G
G & G
Faux Board and Batten Trim

+2

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Premium Grading and Pipe
4.7(
12
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Reshaped my backyard after having some drainage repaired. 10/10 would recommend to everyone. Respectful and works in a timely fashion. The owner is very considerate and responsible."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ace Septic
5.0(
5
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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DYG Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
29
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and his team did an amzing job replacing our worn out lawn with beautiful Zorro Zoysia. From my first phone call requesting an estimate and throughout the entire project, Daniel and his team were clear and concise with their communications and professional with all aspects of the install. We couldn't be happier with the results. No surprises, just 5 STAR service!"
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+74

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
7
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Design Meets Durability Most designers can make something look good, but MDH also makes sure it lasts. The tile work, the joinery, the paint application—everything was done with quality in mind. It’s as functional as it is stunning."
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
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Keys Site Development
5.0(
6
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keys development was efficient and the customer service is unmatched! Give them a call, you won’t regret it😎"
Septic system
Septic system
Septic system
Septic system
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
25
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project went very well. Ground was leveled, concrete poured and finished. Final product looked great!"
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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+16

Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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