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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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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

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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TreeWork
4.8(
41
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good experience with TreeWork. Removed trees quickly with no problems . They also trimmed large bushes, looked very good when they were finished. They were pleasant and easy to work with. Went above and beyond to have us happy with their work."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Gordon's Southern Land Management
4.4(
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did exactly as I asked in a timely manner. Josh was available immediately, which was nice. I was a little disappointed that they did not clear some of the weeds and rocks out of graded area, but then that was not in the agreement. Overall a great job and will ask them back if I have a similar job. Both very friendly, personable."
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga
Lexington, Ga

+10

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tri-P Services
5.0(
17
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only was their work top-notch, but they were also friendly and easy to communicate with. They made sure I was satisfied with the job before they left, and they even offered some great tips on how to keep my yard looking great between cleanups. If you’re looking for someone reliable and hardworking for yard cleanup, I highly recommend!They exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be using their services again in the future!"
Landscaping
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Real Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Carlos does an amazing job. They are easy to get in touch with and always do great work. I highly recommend Real Landscaping."
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install
Sod install

+14

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Great American Hauling, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m in property management and Iâ m always in need of things done within a quick turn around. I reached out to Great American hauling for removal of items from an eviction. They were quick to respond and did the job in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend there services and look forward to working with them again in the future."
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+48

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R.E.W. Landscaping Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish,Richie Wood was the backbone of a superior company. He listened well and with a keen eye determined the solution to our problem. For a week,he researched what was available and at the best cost. I really appreciated his awareness of price to the customer. His work team also reflected quality in every way. I canâ t say enough good things about Richie, his son and the other hard workers of this company. We are so pleased and grateful as well."
Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Land Solutions
5.0(
5
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Serving Jefferson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was real pleased with the customer service he displayed. And the work he did was superb, I would hire him again if I had any more work to do. He was great an d did great work at a reasonable rate."
Overgrown Brush
Beautiful cleared backyard
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Curb Appeal
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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