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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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Warranties offered

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

Free estimates

"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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Response time4 days
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Southern Dirt
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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 time1 day
Response rate86%
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Sapps Construction
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Serving Washington, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

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
Response rate91%
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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

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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