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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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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

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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

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Georgia Brush Mowing and Land Clearing

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Georgia Brush Mowing and Land Clearing

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Georgia Brush Mowing is your Land Clearing Solution. GEORGIA BRUSH MOWING offers exellent quality tree and land clearing in the Atlanta area and all of Georgia with affordable pricing and great customer service. We rely on our experience, and responsiveness to customer needs as the cornerstone to their success. GBM can handle any one of your projects for land clearing, leveling, site preparation, tree clearing, trails, forestry mulching, forestry thinning,excavating, demolition, retention pond clearing and retention pond recovery,sewer water and storm lateral installation work in the Atlanta and all of Georgia.

Georgia Brush Mowing is your Land Clearing Solution. GEORGIA BRUSH MOWING offers exellent quality tree and land clearing in the Atlanta area and all of Georgia with affordable pricing and great customer service. We rely on our experience, and responsiveness to customer needs as the cornerstone to their success. GBM can handle any one of your projects for land clearing, leveling, site preparation, tree clearing, trails, forestry mulching, forestry thinning,excavating, demolition, retention pond clearing and retention pond recovery,sewer water and storm lateral installation work in the Atlanta and all of Georgia.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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