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3D Brush Land Clearning
5.0(
12
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Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to finish. Showed up on time, worked efficiently, and completely cleared out the area beyond expectations. Highly recommend for anyone needing brush or land cleared."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
7
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Serving Ellenwood, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LASH Landscape
5.0(
2
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Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Landon was great went over and beyond. He contacted the city to get project outlines. He was very honest and even though we didn’t need retainer wall he was awesome. He brought out a contractor to do decking on pool he just went over and beyond if I need labdacaping work he will be first on my list to call. Great person very honest and detailed."
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Young Entrepreneur Associates of America
New to Angi

Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frontline contractors
5.0(
3
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Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Excavation of swimming pools, ponds, building foundations. Clearing, grading, and leveling property for building or increase usable space. Demolition of structures, driveways, and in-ground swimming pools. Earthwork to include embankments, terraces, slopes, steppes.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G Force Plumbing
4.8(
441
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Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Our technician Tim was fantastic. My wife needed to meet G Force at her mom's house to supervise repairs, and they did a great job keeping her informed of their ETA so she had plenty of time to travel to meet them. Once at the house, Tim discovered an issue with the concrete slab where the original toilet sat, which prevented a safe and secure install of the new toilet. He and his supervisor worked with us to recommend a repair and schedule a return visit that worked with my wife's schedule. On the second visit, Tim repaired the concrete, installed the new toilet and adjusted the height of the cutoff valve. Plus, he took a few extra minutes to walk the house (inside and out) with my mother-in-law to check the plumbing to ensure everything was in working order and confirm she knew what to do in the event of a water leak. He even took the time to label the majority of the valves in the house to make things easier for her. In looking for a plumber, we certainly found cheaper options, but without a doubt, we will phone G Force again (and request Tim as our technician)."
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Peelers Contractors
4.5(
23
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Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Peelers Contractor’s responded quickly to my sewage problem. They were friendly, professional, preformed quality work. They gave reasonable price options. Very pleased."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Concrete cut for 2 plate glass windows
David project
Plumbing Project

+50

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Donny's Dirt Works, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Ellenwood, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Donny to remove 16 trees and haul them off, and grade the land so I could build a 30X40 detached garage next to my house. Donny was very polite and professional when he arrived to quote the job. He priced my job at $11,250. He showed up on time with his crew for the job, and they were all so polite and respectful. They took the time to explain every step and what all was going to be done. I would highly recommended them to anyone that needs any work done."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Ellenwood, 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.

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