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Avatar for Happy Handyman, LLC.
Happy Handyman, LLC.
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Happy Handyman LLC in my opinion the best contracting company I have ever used. They installed a roof on an existing out of square building and did a magnificent job. Dealing with Tracy, the owner, was an absolute pleasure. Her crew was very knowledgeable, courteous, professional and respectful. I will definitely hire then again and am informing my friends of there excellent work. I recommend them to everyone!"
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+647

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Woodchuck Land Management, LLC
Woodchuck Land Management, LLC
4.9(
18
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exelent service and quality from woodchuck land management crew! They guys showed up on time and got straight to work. Being as I am in a neighborhood everything is real tight and thereâ s not much room to mulch/grind trees and brush, they crew left my property looking 100xâ s better than they found it. Would strongly recommend WLM to anyone that is wanting to add REAL value to their property."
Forestry Mulching
WoodChuck Work
WoodChuck Work
WoodChuck Work
WoodChuck Work

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Brothers General Contracting and Landscaping
4.6(
143
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I bought my house a few years ago and always planned to redo the front garden. I wasnâ t in a place where I could pull everything up myself so I hired The Brothers to demo my front garden and give me the clean slate to plant my dream garden. Itâ s a small project but one Iâ m glad they handled. They were very communicative and responsive to all my questions. Iâ ll definitely be in touch with other projects I have planned."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evergreen Oasis, LLC
4.3(
198
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Atlas tree Service did a terrific job digging a French drain, replacing a dead holly tree, and trimming up a large oak tree for me. The drain is working beautifully and the sod looks beautiful. I would recommend them highly."
Lanscaping Project In Decatur
Retaining wall install
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Install
Hardscaping Install

+31

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
199 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GreenMen Landscape Services, LLC
GreenMen Landscape Services, LLC
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darius did a great job in recommending, selecting and installing the landscaping bushes, plants and flower upgrades for our yard! He showed great patience in working with us to get the right mix. He even replanted some existing bushes that are no longer available so that they will be grouped together. He also found and fixed several leaks in my irrigation system and installed new sprinkler heads where needed, which I really appreciated! All in all, I highly recommend GreenMen Landscape Services"
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Backyard Patio
Synthetic turf

+2

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Graceful Gardens
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff installed a paver walkway and also installed a stone border for our flower garden, and added plants. He was a pleasure to work with, had great suggestions and is very knowledgeable about plants and landscaping. I strongly recommend Jeff and plan to hire him again on future projects."
Dry Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape
Creek Bed
Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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