I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for the exceptional work completed by North Georgia Grading at Adler Springs and Hamilton Place. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to excellence were evident throughout the entirety of these projects.


The North Georgia Grading team consistently demonstrated remarkable attention to detail, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Their ability to navigate challenges and maintain strict adherence to timelines showcases their reliability in the industry.


At Adler Springs and Hamilton Place, their contributions went beyond expectations. Their strong communication skills, collaborative approach, and work ethic were essential to the success of these projects.


I highly recommend North Georgia Grading to anyone seeking dependable professionals who go above and beyond to achieve outstanding results. Their efforts have made a lasting impact, and I would gladly work with them again in the future.

Steven Gresham

Director - Land Planning and Entitlement, PUlte Home Company LLC

Director - Land Planning

and Entitlement,

PUlte Home Company LLC

In my 5-plus years with Lennar and as a Land Development Manager for 5 years with PulteGroup, I have had the pleasure of working with North Georgia Grading and Anthony Powell.


In my opinion, North Georgia Grading is one of, if not the best, sitework contractor that I have worked with. From the bid process, constructing the project and finishing, they always seem to have a plan to deliver projects on time and within budget with safety always in mind. The field supervisors are conscientious, communicate well and are quick to offer efficient solutions to any issues that may arise. Anthony Powell and his team have alwayd been easy to get in touch with if needed.


I would recommend North Georgia Grading to any other developer for projects large and small.


Some of the projects that we have worked on together include:


Woodland Preserve - Vinings - 43 SF Lots

Wimberley - Powder Springs - 120 SF Lots

White Oaks - City of Marietta - 51 TH Lots

Hickory Bluffs POD E - City of Canton - 70 SF Lots

Creekside at Farmers Crossing - City of Ballground - 70 SF Lots

Forrest Crossing / Brownlee Road Construction - City of Woodstock - 98 SF / TH Mix Lots

Steve Huckaby

Land Development Purchasing Manager - Lennar GA LLC

Land Development

Purchasing Manager -

Lennar GA LLC

North Georgia Grading on the Canton Cove Assisted Living has done a very good job with the difficult task of grading and installing the utilities on this site, they have all the right equipment and the competent manpower to do any job. They are by far one of the best site contractors I have had on my sites. I would use them again if given the opportunity as such. They have all the state of the art latest GPS and technology to do any site or any job.

Scott Hirschlein

WDG Construction

David McLaughlin, Lead Development Manager

Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia, Inc.

This letter is to recommend North Georgia Grading, owned by Anthony Powell, as a site development contractor. Anthony’s company has been doing site development work for us for over 5 years. This includes clearing and grading and installing storm and sanitary sewer systems. He has done this for us on numerous projects, ranging from a single lot for a single-family detached house to over 5 acres for a 29 townhome project. Many of our projects are challenging because of the adverse terrain, local restrictions, and tight timetables. However, Anthony has always been very responsive to our needs and produces excellent results.

Keith Allen, Inspector

CCWSA Inspection Dept

North Georgia Grading has worked in Cherokee County & has complied with all rules & regulations. CCWSA would recommend the above person (contractor) for water & sewer projects. If you have any questions please feel free to contact a CCWSA representative @ 770-479-9107.

Jim Chandlee, Pres.

Chandlee & Sons Construction Co.

It has been my pleasure to work with Mr. Powell and his company N. Ga. Grading for several years now. I am a building contractor and developer and am in frequent need of the services Mr. Powell offers with his Co.

In my 30 plus years of experience I have never found anyone more competent and capable of doing “what he says he’ll do”… and at the price he says he’ll do it for. In today’s business this is indeed a rare quality!

Mr. Powell is honest, very competitively priced, and timely in his execution. This, too, is a valuable trait, because “time is money”.

I strongly recommend his Co. to anyone in need of grading, site, or pipe work on their project.

Anthony, just a note to say thank you for the rewarding experiences of the last few years we’ve had together on our Habitat sites. You and your team have always been the ones I could depend on to get the job done. We’ve tackled many difficult sites and brought them in on time and within budget, mostly unheard of in this day of extra work and change orders. Most of all, I appreciate the positive attitude and friendliness of your crews no matter what the task or timetable. I also know this kind of attitude comes from the top; workers reflect the outlook and work ethic of their boss.

Thanks again, and even though I’m retiring from Habitat, feel free to ask for my endorsement at any time. Keep up the good work.

Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia

Habitat for Humanity-

North Central Georgia

Chester Johnson, Manager of Site Development, Chester & Reid Johnson

Chester Johnson,

Manager of

Site Development,

Chester & Reid Johnson

Carl Hawthorne

H4 Development

Over the past several years, North Georgia Grading has provided site work for John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods and Pulte Homes. They are currently working on the final phase of a very high profile development called Alstead in Roswell next to Centennial High School. This project is extremely environmentally sensitive with a neighborhood near by with a 15 acre lake that has threaten Pulte Homes and affiliates. The city of Roswell is the toughest jurisdiction for erosion and the only municipality that has successfully fined me in 18 years of developing residential and commercial properties. Likewise, the Pulte building team will be out of lots to build in the next two months. This project is a pressure cooker of deadlines and liability for me and Pulte Homes.

Therefore when selecting a contractor, I needed someone who could expedite my site to limit my exposure by completing the site faster than anyone else in the industry. I needed a contractor that would be able to hit schedules and be flexible to manage additional components of the site if my typical specialty contractor are unable to perform. I had to find a site contractor that I trusted to keep me and Pulte Homes out of court by managing the erosion control in a manner that requires daily monitoring and preparation. Out of all of the contractors I use from Plateau, Strack, Brent Scarbrough, I selected North Georgia Grading only for this site. Not only have they completed the site per the schedule, they worked with me to finish my project a month early.

As someone who grew up working in a family site work company before getting my civil engineer degree, I have never seen a company that works so seamless and willing to go the extra mile for their client. When we found problems with the civil design, Anthony and his team found affordable solutions which kept us on schedule. Furthermore, their ability to self perform the majority of the items themselves is exactly what is needed in this market as subcontractors are constantly missing deadlines for completion.

When I hired North Georgia Grading, I didn’t hire a contractor. I hired a partner on my team that is more concerned about my schedules and deadlines, than how much it will cost them to pay overtime or the additional cost to entice a subcontractor to mobilize sooner to keep his crews on schedule. No matter the size of the project, North Georgia Grading has the resources, talent, and passion to complete it before anyone else can.

John H. Wagener, Manager/Member

John H. Wagener,

Manager/Member

The Greenstone Group, LLC

It is my pleasure to write a reference letter for North Georgia Grading & Septic, Inc. (company) and Anthony Powell, the president. I have had a great pleasure of working with this company on the Woodstock City Homes Development on Arnold Mill Road. We are nearing completion of this project, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The work has been done ahead of schedule and without significant problems or delays, and has met the rigid “City of Woodstock” high standards. The company “hit the job” running with over a dozen major pieces of equipment on site at the start, and provided quality work from both their workforce and their sub-contractors.


North Georgia’s superintendent kept the site clean and organized in a manner that well represented the professionalism of the company. The quality of the sub-contractor workmanship was well controlled by North Georgia. Communication from the project manager and the superintendent was both timely and efficient.


I highly recommend North Georgia Grading & Septic for any of your site development needs.

North Georgia Grading recently helped us complete a large single-family development in Canton, Ga. Their crew provided a positive team-orientated mindset that was a critical part of overcoming schedule challenges. From the other contractors onsite to the city inspectors, everyone had nothing but praise and respect for how the North Georgia Grading crews on our project handled themselves in a professional manner while providing quality workmanship. I would highly recommend North Georgia to any other developer or general contractor and I would welcome the opportunity to have them on any of our future developments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Fred Snell

Partner, Lynwood Development Group

Partner, Lynwood

Development Group

Fred Snell

William Creekmore

President - Manor Lake Development, LLC

President -

Manor Lake Development, LLC

I'm happy to recommend North Georgia Grading for any sitework or related services. We are currently working with them on our Manor Lake Assisted LIving - Hiram Cottages project and have worked with them on numerous projects over the past 20+ years. They always have been, and continue to be, dependable, professional, and easy to work with.


Their team handles everything from excavation and grading to utility installation with skill and attention to detail. They stay on-schedule, communicate clearly, and work seamlessly with the other crews on-site. It's clear they take pride in their work and care about getting the job done right.


What stands out most is their reliability and proactive approach. Anytime an issue comes up, they respond quickly, find a solution, and keep the project moving, avoiding unnecessary delays.


I have no hesitation working with them now or in the future, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a solid and experienced sitework contractor. Feel free to reach out if you'd like more info about our experience.

I'm happy to recommend North Georgia Grading for any sitework or related services. We are currently working with them on our Manor Lake Assisted LIving - Hiram Cottages project and have worked with them on numerous projects over the past 20+ years. They always have been, and continue to be, dependable, professional, and easy to work with.


Their team handles everything from excavation and grading to utility installation with skill and attention to detail. They stay on-schedule, communicate clearly, and work seamlessly with the other crews on-site. It's clear they take pride in their work and care about getting the job done right.


What stands out most is their reliability and proactive approach. Anytime an issue comes up, they respond quickly, find a solution, and keep the project moving, avoiding unnecessary delays.


I have no hesitation working with them now or in the future, and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a solid and experienced sitework contractor. Feel free to reach out if you'd like more info about our experience.

J.R. Crowe

Vice President of Land Development, Toll Bros, INC

Vice President of

Land Development,

Toll Bros, INC

Over the last decade, North Georgia Grading, Inc. has provided exceptional service and quality while completing a variety of projects. They take a collaborative approach and have the ability to drive progress when encountering multiple obstacles. Every job they have done made me feel like it was the most important job they have. I highly recommend North Georgia Grading, Inc.

Keith Allen, Inspector

CCWSA Inspection Dept

North Georgia Grading has worked in Cherokee County & has complied with all rules & regulations. CCWSA would recommend the above person (contractor) for water & sewer projects. If you have any questions please feel free to contact a CCWSA representative @ 770-479-9107.

Habitat for Humanity-

North Central Georgia, Inc.

This letter is to recommend North Georgia Grading, owned by Anthony Powell, as a site development contractor. Anthony’s company has been doing site development work for us for over 5 years. This includes clearing and grading and installing storm and sanitary sewer systems. He has done this for us on numerous projects, ranging from a single lot for a single-family detached house to over 5 acres for a 29 townhome project. Many of our projects are challenging because of the adverse terrain, local restrictions, and tight timetables. However, Anthony has always been very responsive to our needs and produces excellent results.

David McLaughlin,

Lead Development Manager

It has been my pleasure to work with Mr. Powell and his company N. Ga. Grading for several years now. I am a building contractor and developer and am in frequent need of the services Mr. Powell offers with his Co.

In my 30 plus years of experience I have never found anyone more competent and capable of doing “what he says he’ll do”… and at the price he says he’ll do it for. In today’s business this is indeed a rare quality!

Mr. Powell is honest, very competitively priced, and timely in his execution. This, too, is a valuable trait, because “time is money”.

I strongly recommend his Co. to anyone in need of grading, site, or pipe work on their project.

Chandlee & Sons

Construction Co.

Jim Chandlee, Pres.

NORTH GEORGIA GRADING, INC.

77 Winner’s Circle
Jasper, GA 30143

Phone: 678-454-1260

Fax: 678-454-1560

Copyright © 2025 North Georgia Grading. All Rights Reserved.

77 Winner’s Circle
Jasper, GA 30143

Phone: 678-454-1260

Fax: 678-454-1560

Copyright © 2025 North Georgia Grading. All Rights Reserved.

NORTH GEORGIA GRADING, INC.

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