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Avatar for Outdoor Visions
Outdoor Visions
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Graceful Gardens
5.0(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff did a great job installing a rock creek bed in our backyard to fix an erosion problem and bringing in yards of dirt and mulch by individual wheel barrow loads to level a play area. Fair price, efficient, courteous and quality work. He's also "hands on" doing the work with his crew...which was great instead of some who show up in the morning, give instructions and then leave. Will be hiring him again for our next project"
Dry Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape
Creek Bed
Creek Bed
Backyard Landscape

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chastain Land Development
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Recent Jobs
Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a wonderful job grading and picking up debris. Very professional and very easy to work with. Going above and beyond with communication and completing the job in a timely manner. Would highly recommend them if you have any jobs that need there expertise. I have hired them for a second phase on my yard work."
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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+16

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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DYG Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and his team did an amzing job replacing our worn out lawn with beautiful Zorro Zoysia. From my first phone call requesting an estimate and throughout the entire project, Daniel and his team were clear and concise with their communications and professional with all aspects of the install. We couldn't be happier with the results. No surprises, just 5 STAR service!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nature's Creations Custom Landscaping, INC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Nelson, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Nature's Creations Custom Landscaping, INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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.

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