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Kelley's Southern Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Thomasville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend using Southern Land Clearing. Will responded promptly to my request for service. His work was excellent and he was onsite until completion. Will certainly has the experience to tackle any project with professionalism and reliability."
Mulching job
2 acres mulched
Around a pond customer wanted cleared
Mulching job
Mulching job

+5

Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Chase Clanton Company, LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Thomasville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Chase was great t work with on restoring my mother’s yard that had been decimated by recent hurricanes. He was respectful of what I wanted accomplished and offered suggestions and explanations on the process."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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JDEV CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Thomasville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Antonio was very good. He knows his job and always executes to perfection every single time! He was very professional and took good care of the property and the project. Kudos to him!"
Stair Remodel
Stair Remodel
Stair Remodel
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

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