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ISRAEL TRUCKING LLC

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ISRAEL TRUCKING LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience

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. $25 estimates!

"Super nice, very professional. "

Jean F on January 2026

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. $25 estimates!

"Super nice, very professional. "

Jean F on January 2026


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Classic South Land Restoration LLC

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Classic South Land Restoration LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Classic South Land Restoration LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Owner was very eager to make sure we were happy with the job. His overall goal was to make sure we were pleased with the work and he did everything he could to understand the job and did what we wanted. The price was very fair and I appreciated his work ethic. I would recommend him to anyone."

Bob W on December 2023

Classic South Land Restoration LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Owner was very eager to make sure we were happy with the job. His overall goal was to make sure we were pleased with the work and he did everything he could to understand the job and did what we wanted. The price was very fair and I appreciated his work ethic. I would recommend him to anyone."

Bob W on December 2023


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PK Masonry

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PK Masonry

4.99(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Turn-key projects available. All phases of construction. Established in 1985 on Cape Cod, MA. Creating custom brick chimneys, steps, walkways etc. New construction or repairs of any kind or size for brick, block, stone, tile or concrete. Call us for your custom construction needs and deal directly with the owner.

"Pete Duda great job. He removed a large wood stove and large platform of brick it was sitting on. He installed an electric fireplace insert. He was very considerate in covering furniture and cleaning up all debris. I am enjoying my new fireplace. I highly recommend Pete . He is a professional and a true craftsman."

Dee W on November 2021

Turn-key projects available. All phases of construction. Established in 1985 on Cape Cod, MA. Creating custom brick chimneys, steps, walkways etc. New construction or repairs of any kind or size for brick, block, stone, tile or concrete. Call us for your custom construction needs and deal directly with the owner.

"Pete Duda great job. He removed a large wood stove and large platform of brick it was sitting on. He installed an electric fireplace insert. He was very considerate in covering furniture and cleaning up all debris. I am enjoying my new fireplace. I highly recommend Pete . He is a professional and a true craftsman."

Dee W on November 2021


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Harville Tree & Stump

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Harville Tree & Stump

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Harville Tree & Stump is a fully operational, professional tree service serving customers in Statesboro GA, with quality tree services! We have well trained team, experienced arborists an all areas of tree planting, nurturing and maintenance. Our main goal is, and always will be to provide complete customer satisfaction. Call us today to find out why we are the area's best!

Harville Tree & Stump is a fully operational, professional tree service serving customers in Statesboro GA, with quality tree services! We have well trained team, experienced arborists an all areas of tree planting, nurturing and maintenance. Our main goal is, and always will be to provide complete customer satisfaction. Call us today to find out why we are the area's best!


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Mann's Demolition Contractors

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Mann's Demolition Contractors

4.83(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. 2-3 employees. Licensed subs used occasionally. Cost determined by type of job. No travel charges. Service charges apply in case of heavy machinery use. No extra charge for After Hours services. Ask about Angie's List Discount.

Owner operated. 2-3 employees. Licensed subs used occasionally. Cost determined by type of job. No travel charges. Service charges apply in case of heavy machinery use. No extra charge for After Hours services. Ask about Angie's List Discount.


Ray Sellers Pumping Service

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Ray Sellers Pumping Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 10 years of experience, we are the Septic experts for your home or business in the Cornelia area. Call anytime for superior service and reasonable rates!

With over 10 years of experience, we are the Septic experts for your home or business in the Cornelia area. Call anytime for superior service and reasonable rates!


Clay Service Company

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Clay Service Company

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving Northwest Georgia since 1960 providing complete service for all your Septic System Needs. We have 5 Employees with over 100 years combined experience. We serve customers in Floyd, Polk, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, Paulding, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.

Serving Northwest Georgia since 1960 providing complete service for all your Septic System Needs. We have 5 Employees with over 100 years combined experience. We serve customers in Floyd, Polk, Gordon, Chattooga, Bartow, Paulding, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.


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Dickson Grading & Hauling

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Dickson Grading & Hauling

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

services offered: Dirt Work, land clearing, forestry mulching, brush mowing, bushhogging, demo, gravel, and dirt delivery. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Very professional, transparent, and timely. I would definitely use their services again"

conner t on August 2022

services offered: Dirt Work, land clearing, forestry mulching, brush mowing, bushhogging, demo, gravel, and dirt delivery. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Very professional, transparent, and timely. I would definitely use their services again"

conner t on August 2022



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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

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