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Peachtwins Landscapes, LLC
4.4(
330
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Irondale, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been stressing for a while with trying to decide what to do about years of erosion and damage from an Oak tree that I loved dearly. Darrell came out, walked the property, offered suggestions that made sense and worked within my budget. Job was completed (tree removed, retaining wall built to stop erosion and sodded) in less than one week. I have another tree to be removed and lawn sodded and I have my guy! Thanks Angi and Peachtwins!"
Wooden Deck Install
Wooden Deck in progress
Paver Stones Patio
2 Tier Retaining wall w/ steps
Block stone retaining wall

+29

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Salazar Concrete
4.7(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Irondale, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I have known Mr. Salzar for almost 10 years and he has done many projects for me. As usual, his professionalism and quality of work far exceeded my expectations. He just completed a structural retaining wall of concrete block. The wall looks amazing and is built to last forever."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C & C Lawncare
4.3(
55
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Irondale, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience. Chris is super professional and very responsive. He is very knowledgeable about his craft and his prices super reasonable. I am so glad I found this company and look forward to using their services for future lawn care projects. I used them to trim my shrubs and a trees and was so satisfied with the quality of work I received that I will be using them for larger lawn projects as well."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Magana Landscaping, LLC
4.1(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Irondale, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Magana Landscaping for leaf and gutter cleanup for my elderly parents property and even though I haven’t seen it yet my family members are bragging about a wonderful job they have done. So, I know if they are satisfied then I’m satisfied. Thanks again to Jonathn and I will definitely be using your service again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Alpha & Omega Property Services, LLC
3.7(
131
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Irondale, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are so professional. They were prompt, polite, friendly, and efficient. I have received several compliments on the finished project. Many people have done work on my property and none can stand shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Lawrence. If I could score him higher than 5 stars, I would."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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