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PK Masonry

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PK Masonry

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Turn-key projects available. All phases of construction. Established in 1985 on Cape Cod, MA. Creating custom brick chimneys, steps, walkways etc. New construction or repairs of any kind or size for brick, block, stone, tile or concrete. Call us for your custom construction needs and deal directly with the owner.

"Pete Duda great job. He removed a large wood stove and large platform of brick it was sitting on. He installed an electric fireplace insert. He was very considerate in covering furniture and cleaning up all debris. I am enjoying my new fireplace. I highly recommend Pete . He is a professional and a true craftsman."

Dee W on November 2021

Turn-key projects available. All phases of construction. Established in 1985 on Cape Cod, MA. Creating custom brick chimneys, steps, walkways etc. New construction or repairs of any kind or size for brick, block, stone, tile or concrete. Call us for your custom construction needs and deal directly with the owner.

"Pete Duda great job. He removed a large wood stove and large platform of brick it was sitting on. He installed an electric fireplace insert. He was very considerate in covering furniture and cleaning up all debris. I am enjoying my new fireplace. I highly recommend Pete . He is a professional and a true craftsman."

Dee W on November 2021

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Harville Tree & Stump

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Harville Tree & Stump

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Harville Tree & Stump is a fully operational, professional tree service serving customers in Statesboro GA, with quality tree services! We have well trained team, experienced arborists an all areas of tree planting, nurturing and maintenance. Our main goal is, and always will be to provide complete customer satisfaction. Call us today to find out why we are the area's best!

Harville Tree & Stump is a fully operational, professional tree service serving customers in Statesboro GA, with quality tree services! We have well trained team, experienced arborists an all areas of tree planting, nurturing and maintenance. Our main goal is, and always will be to provide complete customer satisfaction. Call us today to find out why we are the area's best!

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Mann's Demolition Contractors

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Mann's Demolition Contractors

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Owner operated. 2-3 employees. Licensed subs used occasionally. Cost determined by type of job. No travel charges. Service charges apply in case of heavy machinery use. No extra charge for After Hours services. Ask about Angie's List Discount.

Owner operated. 2-3 employees. Licensed subs used occasionally. Cost determined by type of job. No travel charges. Service charges apply in case of heavy machinery use. No extra charge for After Hours services. Ask about Angie's List Discount.

Clay Service Company

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Clay Service Company

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Serving Northwest Georgia since 1960 providing complete service for all your Septic System Needs. We have 5 Employees with over 100 years combined experience. We serve customers in Floyd, Polk, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, Paulding, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.

Serving Northwest Georgia since 1960 providing complete service for all your Septic System Needs. We have 5 Employees with over 100 years combined experience. We serve customers in Floyd, Polk, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, Paulding, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.

Ray Sellers Pumping Service

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Ray Sellers Pumping Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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With over 10 years of experience, we are the Septic experts for your home or business in the Cornelia area. Call anytime for superior service and reasonable rates!

With over 10 years of experience, we are the Septic experts for your home or business in the Cornelia area. Call anytime for superior service and reasonable rates!

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Branch Forestry Co

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Branch Forestry Co

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A family owned business with a very experienced work force. Not only will we treat you with the best customer service, but guarantee your complete satisfaction as well. We handle a wide range of excavation and bull dozing for any size job. Also, if you have home improvements or remodeling in mind, ask us for a free quote.

"Outstanding work, I would recommend this company to anybody"

Earl F on January 2021

A family owned business with a very experienced work force. Not only will we treat you with the best customer service, but guarantee your complete satisfaction as well. We handle a wide range of excavation and bull dozing for any size job. Also, if you have home improvements or remodeling in mind, ask us for a free quote.

"Outstanding work, I would recommend this company to anybody"

Earl F on January 2021

Tree Landscape and Concrete Services

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Tree Landscape and Concrete Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We are a family owned and operated business that offers a wide range of services from lot clearing, grading, landscaping, pouring concrete footers and driveways. We also offer 20, 30 and 40 yard dumpsters. We pride ourselves on our year round seasoned Firewood that we sell to local restaraunts. We offer free estimates. Contact us at 404 Tree-Man 404 873-3626

We are a family owned and operated business that offers a wide range of services from lot clearing, grading, landscaping, pouring concrete footers and driveways. We also offer 20, 30 and 40 yard dumpsters. We pride ourselves on our year round seasoned Firewood that we sell to local restaraunts. We offer free estimates. Contact us at 404 Tree-Man 404 873-3626

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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