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Elite Land Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Buford, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent job mulching, clearing and grading the site. Good communications throughout the process, punctual and quality work for the price. Final result was exactly as expected."
Overgrown Brush
Beautiful cleared backyard
Before and after trails
Curb Appeal
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hoyle Management Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Buford, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had some yard work done today. Small tree and tree branches. The work was very good and timely. I really enjoyed the service and talking to Jacob. Hoyle .very kind and on time. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone who wants this kind of service done. Veola Thomas Lula, Georgia 30554"
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Express Homeworks, LLC
4.5(
15
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Serving Buford, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to address a leakage at the back of my house. They did a ton of work. Digging the foundation out, new drainage pipes, french drain. Water sealer, water deflector on the foundation. Re grading the yard. The end result was fantastic, leak is stopped. They will work with me answer my questions and make sure what I asked is addressed. Communication is great as well. This is a hidden gem type of contractor. I will definitely hire them again for my future yard works."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Buford, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Interior Design That Transformed Our Lifestyle We didn’t just get a renovated home—we got a space that changed how we live. Their design was thoughtful, organic, and truly tailored to our daily needs. And the quality of construction? Impeccable. Every drawer, tile, and trim piece feels built to last."
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Buford, GA

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Buford, GA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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