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Avatar for Blewett Outdoor Living
Blewett Outdoor Living
4.5(
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Serving Varnell, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cory responded quickly, discussed some options for the yard and provided a quote. He was exceptionally professional and kept me updated on every step. Outstanding job."
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+14

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mountain-City Pros
5.0(
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Serving Varnell, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody and his team preformed two jobs for me this past weekend ,replacing floor joists and sub floor as well as installing a French drain at the back of my home. I would highly recommend this group for future updates."
French Drain
Foundation
Collapsed walls
Improper design
Design Repair

+34

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
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Serving Varnell, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
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Serving Varnell, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David did a great job on my driveway, it was really messed up with concrete that was poured by another company and not smoothed out right. After David and his helper were through my driveway looked great!! I would recommend this company to anyone that needs any work that they specialize in. David is a good Christian man and a sweetheart, very nice and polite. His helper (sorry, I didn't get his name) is very nice and polite also. Thanks David for your help and if I need anything else done, I will give you a call."
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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sanford's Landscaping and Renovations
4.3(
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Serving Varnell, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can’t thank them enough for taking over a job another contractor started and walked off the job. They not only finished it but it’s so much better! They showed up and worked till done. We will hire them again!"
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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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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