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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.2(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Plainville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a wonderful job grading and picking up debris. Very professional and very easy to work with. Going above and beyond with communication and completing the job in a timely manner. Would highly recommend them if you have any jobs that need there expertise. I have hired them for a second phase on my yard work."
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Haddock Construction LLC.
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Plainville, 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

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

Serving Plainville, 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
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Umberger & Co, LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Plainville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Great guy that kept you informed when he could get to the job"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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008 Concrete LLC
2.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Plainville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At 008 Concrete, our mission is to provide top-quality construction services to our clients. We believe in delivering excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction in every project.

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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Extreme Works grading and construction
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hard working with 20+ years expieeence I. A lot of construction fields from grading and building to managing a huge fiber optic installation company. I have helped build so many other company’s reputation and business for other people so I decided to do it for myself

Lvl replacement
Lvl replacement
Lvl replacement
Sod install
Sod install

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Trax Construction
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Plainville, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David Craig is doing a difficult excavation on a steep hill after a landslide. He is saving our house and we feel he is Heaven sent. Thank you David and Trax Construction."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Plainville, 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 Plainville, GA homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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