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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
15
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Building 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

2 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 Clearing

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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Premium Grading and Pipe
4.7(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Rusty was professional and knowledgeable if every part of our project. Did the job on time and never had an issue"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.4(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon, Scott and crew did an absolutely great job on my project. I had them remove stumps, level and grade for a garage. They were great to work with, kept me informed and finished up on time. They were knowledgeable, professional and honest. I heartily recommend them for your dirtwork. Will call upon them again before starting any other dirt work."
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Lawn Care of North Georgia
4.8(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John and company built us a fence, stone walk path and also a little patio are with stone. They were very professional and exceeded all of the work. All of the guys were very professional and we could not be anymore happier than we are with all of their hard work. I will be using them as well as referring them to anyone. Thank you John and company!! Gooo Tigers The Bates"
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Avatar for North Georgia Home,Land,and Water Solutions LLC
North Georgia Home,Land,and Water Solutions LLC
4.8(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Donovan and his crew were a pleasure to work with. They did a great job adding some decorative drainage rock around our driveway to keep the asphalt from deteriorating, and some river rocks around our garden beds. Give them a shout if you’re in the area looking for a good company."
Powerwashing
Lawn Care & Clearing
Lawn Care & Clearing
Lawn Care & Clearing
Lawn Care & Clearing

+15

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HC Construction & Grading
3.0(
69
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great to deal with this company."
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA

+447

Response time3 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Grizzle Dirt Works
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Helen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was shocked at the curtousness of this business, and the great value for the cost. I highly recommend this business!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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