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"Getting quotes to grade my yard — what should this cost?"

Posted on Facebook • Augusta Business Connection • February 26, 2026

Real Contractor Responses:

• Karie's crew: $300 (labor only, weekends)
• Ricky Holden: $1,200 (negotiated from $1,500)
• Dry Branch Dirt Works: $1,500-$1,850 (owner/operator)
• Tony Montenes: $1,800 (full equipment fleet)
• Contractor D: $2,000
• Contractor E: $2,450 (with debris hauling)
• Weekend contractor: $2,500
• Southern Willow Land Solutions: $9,000 (full landscaping scope)
25 Comments
48hr Full Response Time
$2,200 Price Spread (Same Job)
3 Contractors Drove to Site

✓ $2,200 variance for identical work proves pricing transparency gap

Facebook flagged contractor responses as spam — the platform is suppressing its own market

Why Transparency Changes Everything

When contractor names are attached to public bids, the entire market shifts toward fairness.

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For Homeowners

  • ✓ See all bids publicly
  • ✓ Know market rates instantly
  • ✓ No $2,200 pricing mysteries
  • ✓ Contractor accountability built-in
  • ✓ No lowball-then-overcharge scams
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For Contractors

  • ✓ Escape the Angi/Thumbtack trap
  • ✓ No $15-$80 per-lead fees
  • ✓ Compete on value, not just price
  • ✓ Build transparent reputation
  • ✓ Hire gig workers directly
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For Gig Workers

  • ✓ Professional platform for weekend work
  • ✓ Get hired by licensed contractors
  • ✓ Build skills-based profile
  • ✓ Fair payment for honest labor
  • ✓ 5-8% fee only on completed jobs

Augusta Launch Status

Building the transparent contractor marketplace for Augusta, GA

✅ Validated

  • • Facebook experiment successful
  • • 15+ contractors participated
  • • Market rates established
  • • Public accountability proven

🔄 Building

  • • User registration system
  • • Project posting interface
  • • Public bidding platform
  • • Contractor verification

🎯 Launch Ready

  • • Augusta pilot market
  • • Mobile-optimized platform
  • • Integrated notifications
  • • Multi-city expansion
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