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Avatar for Chastain Land Development
Chastain Land Development
4.7(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He does exactly what you ask him to do, does it within the timeframe he sets, and for the price he promises. Very reliable, trustworthy, honest, transparent, and we're having him come back to do more work. He's since done work on two of my neighbors residences too!"
Recent Jobs
Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Haddock Construction LLC.
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent contractor . Will never use any other but them. They had ethics and provided a detailed explanation of the work they would be performing. They lived up to my expectations. My driveway looks great and other repairs that were done exceeded my expectations . Can’t say enough good about this company! The work was done in the timeframe they specified. They did what they said they would do and did it when they said they would as well. Again, they will remain my contractor going forward for any future needs."
Truck Scale Concrete
Truck Scale Concrete
Lab containment walls
Lab containment walls
Lab containment walls

+4

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Mitch Hasty Construction and Demolition LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mitch arrived in a timely manner. He completed my project as he advised he would. He gave us a more than fair price for job assigned! Very professional and courteous."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Canton, 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 Canton, GA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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