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Global Land Solutions
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Peace of Mind Property Maintenance
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I take pride in offering honest, quality and reliable work.\nI was raised by a master plumber and started working in the trades when I was about 5 years old. Now, over 25 years later, I have learned to manage large projects by myself. I have extensive experience in residential and commercial plumbing service work but I have grown to love landscaping and property maintenance. The instant gratification of working with earth is much more satisfying.\nMowing, Landscape Remodel, Custom Decks & Fences, Ponds/Waterfalls, Seasonal & Storm Cleanup, Tree Trimming/Removal. \n\nIf you would like to support a local, family owned business that offers top quality service, Peace of Mind Property Maintenance is ready to go!

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Junk R Us LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within 2 hours of requesting help on Anji, all of my old furniture and stuff was removed. They were super fast and friendly & quick to call. I would highly recommend this team and gladly call them back again if needed. A+++"
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Home Clean-up!
Carport Clean-up!
Yard Clean-up!
Front Porch Clean-up!

+12

Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&P Works
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My point of contact Austin was great and made it happen for me despite all my feet dragging. Very satisfied with the end result and will use them again in the future!"
Driveway Clearing/Repair
Driveway Repair/Clearing
Gravel Drive
Gravel Drive
Driveway Repair

+11

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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.

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