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JBH Contractors
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Locust Grove, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

JBH Contractors is a locally owned and operated business serving the Atlanta area! We will do any kind of dirt work for you from minor grading, to major resloping for foundations, clearing and landscaping! Call us anytime for your free estimates!

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stronger Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Locust Grove, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Junk Removal services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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G Force Plumbing
4.8(
441
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Locust Grove, 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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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Peelers Contractors
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Locust Grove, GA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The gentleman that arrived at my home to perform the project was very well trained with many years of experience. I could not have asked for a more polite and professional worker. He went right to work as soon as he arrived and did not waste any time completing the task. The prices were reasonable even though I asked for a little extra work that wasn’t really required. They replaced the guts in the tanks of both my toilets and they now work great !!"
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Concrete cut for 2 plate glass windows
David project
Plumbing Project

+50

Recommended by86%of homeowners
Jones Outdoor Solutions
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Locust Grove, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Logan did a phenomenal job on my arena! Very diligent and was even finished a little earlier than estimated. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of work I received in the time frame for the amount of money I was quoted. 10/10 recommend Jones Outdoor Solutions!!"
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Plumbing For Less
4.4(
144
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Locust Grove, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Plumbing 4 less visited my house 4 different times. Each time a different plumber came. The owner was quick to respond to my messages and when he wasn't available another person responded. Courteous plumbers, kept me up to date on arrival time. Only one issue was I dissatisfied with and owner resolved within 2 days."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Locust Grove, 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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