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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, 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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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J & H Construction
4.3(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with the whole experienc e. They were very polite and did a professional job the front of the condo looks terrific. Going to h Have them back in the spring planting some plants. I highly recommend this company."
Boathouse
Boathouse
Lake work
Lake work
Log Hand Rails

+6

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Ace Septic
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.5(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Summit Land Development for my residential property project, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the initial consultation, the team displayed remarkable professionalism and expertise, ensuring that all my questions were answered and that I felt completely informed throughout the process. Their communication was clear and consistent, making me feel supported and engaged at every step. The project management was impressive; they adhered to the established timeline and effectively navigated any challenges that arose. It was reassuring to see how they handled obstacles with a proactive approach, which contributed to a smooth development process. Regarding pricing, Summit Land Development offered a fair and transparent structure. I was pleasantly surprised to find no hidden fees, and they provided a thorough explanation of potential costs upfront, which I greatly appreciated. The final outco"
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2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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