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Bulldawg Hydroseeding LLC
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

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Northeast Georgia Outdoors LLC
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Mr. Hightower and his crew did an excellent job grading our back yard after we had a whole section of trees removed. He even came back after the dirt dried to finish smoothing it out, so it would lay right. Super happy with the fair price, hard work, and attention to detail! I would definitely use them again and recommend them :)"
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Southern Dirt
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Southern Dirt provided a timely estimate and schedule of work. Job was completed as expected and within expected price range. They were also able to provide recommendations for other services."
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Response rate86%
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Sapps Construction
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"It took Joseph and his dad Ray only three and a half days to clear our nearly an acre of land covered by a lot of trees. They did a great job."
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Response time5 hrs
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Extreme Property Solutions LLC
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the pleasure of working with David, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and honest throughout the entire process. He arrived right on time, which I truly appreciated. The quality of his work is outstanding! My backyard looks amazing, and the sod installation is flawless. I highly recommend Extreme Property Solutions, for anyone looking for top-notch service!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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