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Welch Excavating and Hauling
4.3(
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Serving Rabun Gap, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Customers say: Quality work

"He has been super! Wesley did some yard grading work for me. He is the single best grader I have worked with. He saved my project from some below average graders that had started the work before him. He is to dirt as Picasso is to paint. He is dependable and a pleasure to work with!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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J&L Dirt Worx
5.0(
3
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Serving Rabun Gap, 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."
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr

+3

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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Rabun Gap, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charlie and his crew solved a landscape drainage problem for me. They were able to complete the job quickly and at a very fair price. I am happy with the results and would recommend them"
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reid Construction
3.1(
14
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Serving Rabun Gap, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Honest, dependable, hard working and talented crew. Highly recommend Marvin Reid and his workers. We did a renovation in Highlands, NC and could not be more pleased with the outcome."
pool dig
pool
pool dig
pool
pool

+23

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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