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Preferred Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can’t say enough good things about Preferred Excavation and the work they do! Very good with communication! Very reasonable and fair pricing! No surprises! I have hired them to do a second job because I was so impressed with the first job they did!"
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JDEV CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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We're committed to providing dependable, high-quality handyman services for homeowners and businesses. Whether you need minor repairs, home maintenance, or installation services, we take pride in delivering workmanship you can trust.

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Stair Remodel
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Dillard Property Works
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

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I provide full-service property solutions including forestry services, driveway grading, gravel driveway installation, and junk removal/hauling. I’m fully licensed and insured, delivering reliable, high-quality work to keep your property clean, accessible, and looking its best. Fair pricing and dependable service you can count on.

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Holloway Land Restoration, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Holloway Land Restoration, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First step Environmental
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

First Step Environmental is a family owned business that has operated in Alabama for many years and also travels around the country when our services are needed during natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados and ice storms. Our employees are very polite and knowledgeable on their scope of work. Our equipment is late model, well maintained and ready to do the job. Our normal operation area is most of south Alabama, north Florida and southwest Georgia. We remove all types of trees and vegetation even in the hardest to get to areas. We also prune or trim orchards and fence rows and do land clearing and burning services.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Edwards Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation and dumpster needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Edwards Earthworks, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LS Land and Cattle LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Jakin, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer the most affordable and reliable land clearing in the area. With our knowledgeable and experienced operators you are bound to get the best service possible. We also offer residential, commercial, and agricultural fencing. Competitive pricing and an experience you won’t regret!

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FAQs for excavation projects in Jakin, 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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