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TreeWork
4.8(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shaun from Treework was great. He gave me a reasonable estimate and completed the work within 3 days of start. He took down 2 large trees and trimmed back a large bush on the side of house. They also cleared a large area behind my house that gotten severely overgrown because of neglect on my part. I will definitely use Treework again for and future projects. Thanks"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Outdoor Visions
4.5(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Outdoor Visions to install almost 60 trees as a privacy hedge. Austin was friendly and very communicative, and he and his crew did a great job. They showed up on time, finished quickly, and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely be hiring them again in the future!"
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Graceful Gardens
5.0(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

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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

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chastain Land Development
4.7(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Chastain Land Development to do some work related to invasive bamboo-root-removal. Additionally had stumps removed, as well as some light grading work completed. They?re very upfront and transparent. They were very responsive and quick to complete all required work. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for any of the services they can provide. Overall, I greatly appreciated the honesty, professionalism, and capabilities of the company."
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Response time2 days
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DYG Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel, the owner, responds so quickly and is great with follow up. He kept me advised when the need came up to change the schedule due to rain. His crew was great too. Cleaned up the work site and the sod was excellent quality. I highly recommend this business."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Attention to Detail You Can Feel The finishes were flawless, but it was the behind-the-scenes quality that really impressed us. Every wall is straight, every cabinet soft-closes perfectly, and every light is exactly where it should be. You can tell they care deeply about the details."
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
Response rate89%
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Keys Site Development
5.0(
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had to get a septic system installed for my home. Chris was very professional and made the whole process easy. He gave clear expectations and timelines. I would recommend him to anyone needing a septic installation!"
Septic system
Septic system
Septic system
Septic system
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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J&L Dirt Worx
5.0(
3
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Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"couldn’t be any happier having him do work for us! from clearing out a whole piece of property, to major changes and grading done. he’s done a few of them for us. also does amazing septic and waterline work, and is nonstop until the job is complete or until it’s way past dark."
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Gunsmoke dr

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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