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Earth Works Septic LLC
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Serving Whigham, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"It went great kolt did a wonderful job on installing the septic system and finishing up and grading around it. Would definitely hire again or refer him to anyone else thats in need."
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Manicured Tree Services
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Serving Whigham, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Korey, his assistants and foreman Jar Head Roy are down to earth hardworking individuals. I had opportunities to see Korey busting his rump on task leading his crew. Jar Head Roy, had been to my property before due to a hurricane months before this last one that had changed our lives. Honestly, without these good men from a place afar, I donâ  t know what I could have done. Thank you, thank you. Korey, keep doing what you do Sir.!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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 drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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