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Marlin EarthWorks

116 Roaden Court
5.00(
13
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Marlin EarthWorks

116 Roaden Court
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We offer a long list of services to the Middle Tennessee area, such as: Tree/Brush Clearing, Demolition & Disposal, Gravel Pads & Driveways, Flood & Erosion Control, Hauling & Excavation. Estimates are always Free. Call us anytime!

"I would recommend Jason and his son with Marlin Earthworks. Jason is responsive and shows up when he says he will. I would definitely use them again."

Steve J on November 2024

We offer a long list of services to the Middle Tennessee area, such as: Tree/Brush Clearing, Demolition & Disposal, Gravel Pads & Driveways, Flood & Erosion Control, Hauling & Excavation. Estimates are always Free. Call us anytime!

"I would recommend Jason and his son with Marlin Earthworks. Jason is responsive and shows up when he says he will. I would definitely use them again."

Steve J on November 2024


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Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC

1009 E Evelyn Ct
5.00(
13
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Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC

1009 E Evelyn Ct
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Brush removal, minor and major landscape, sod install, grading, excavation, stump grinding, and more!!! Have an idea for your home or business, we can make it a reality. We offer affordable prices, and quality work guaranteed!

"Great. Great guy honest pricing and great work Done at the time he said he finish"

Chris B on April 2021

Brush removal, minor and major landscape, sod install, grading, excavation, stump grinding, and more!!! Have an idea for your home or business, we can make it a reality. We offer affordable prices, and quality work guaranteed!

"Great. Great guy honest pricing and great work Done at the time he said he finish"

Chris B on April 2021


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Tennessee Storm Shelters

127 Waverly Plaza
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Tennessee Storm Shelters

127 Waverly Plaza
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

2021 Winner of the Super Service Award. Our goal is to provide families the protection needed to weather any storm We install the highest quality and industry-leading storm shelters and safe rooms. The storm shelters can be installed in the garage or outdoors along with above ground safe rooms. We offer garage flush mounts, outdoor storm shelters, safe rooms that are ADA Compliant and make it easy for a scooter or wheelchair to enter and exit. We have one just right size shelter for your family to weather any storm. Be sure to ask about our Senior and Military discounts.

"John and his team were excellent from the first conversation to the install. He explained all the options and cost breakdown clearly and worked to ensure we were confident with our decision. He is VERY responsive and his team did an amazing job on the installation. They were timely, courteous and went out of their way to ensure every part of the install was to our expectations. They also cleaned up and ensured our space was spotless before they left. This was an excellent experience and we couldn't be happier with the piece of mind they provided at a great price. If you are considering a storm shelter do yourself a favor and give John a call."

Neftali A on April 2021

2021 Winner of the Super Service Award. Our goal is to provide families the protection needed to weather any storm We install the highest quality and industry-leading storm shelters and safe rooms. The storm shelters can be installed in the garage or outdoors along with above ground safe rooms. We offer garage flush mounts, outdoor storm shelters, safe rooms that are ADA Compliant and make it easy for a scooter or wheelchair to enter and exit. We have one just right size shelter for your family to weather any storm. Be sure to ask about our Senior and Military discounts.

"John and his team were excellent from the first conversation to the install. He explained all the options and cost breakdown clearly and worked to ensure we were confident with our decision. He is VERY responsive and his team did an amazing job on the installation. They were timely, courteous and went out of their way to ensure every part of the install was to our expectations. They also cleaned up and ensured our space was spotless before they left. This was an excellent experience and we couldn't be happier with the piece of mind they provided at a great price. If you are considering a storm shelter do yourself a favor and give John a call."

Neftali A on April 2021


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Allen's Construction & Wreckin'

7011 Bethel Rd
4.94(
8
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Allen's Construction & Wreckin'

7011 Bethel Rd
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With 34 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your dreams and visions . We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Allen's Construction and Wreckin a call today, we look forward to working together with you on your upcoming project. From land clearing, slope and leveling grade,gravel driveway repairs, and new road cut-out, water mitigation- culverts or French drain to new ponds dug out or demuck existing pond .licensed and insured. Free estimates

"We had a growing depression in our front yard and contacted so many companies, but no one followed through. After getting nowhere, we found Mr. Allen on Angie’s List — and we’re so glad we did. He responded quickly, came out the very next day to assess the issue, and gave us an estimate. Just three days later, the work was completed. He communicated clearly throughout the process and truly knew what he was doing. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very genuine — he took the time to understand our concerns and our frustration after being let down by others. Mr. Allen gave us confidence from the start, and he followed through just like he said he would. We’re extremely thankful and would highly recommend his company to anyone."

Caroline C on August 2025

With 34 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your dreams and visions . We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Allen's Construction and Wreckin a call today, we look forward to working together with you on your upcoming project. From land clearing, slope and leveling grade,gravel driveway repairs, and new road cut-out, water mitigation- culverts or French drain to new ponds dug out or demuck existing pond .licensed and insured. Free estimates

"We had a growing depression in our front yard and contacted so many companies, but no one followed through. After getting nowhere, we found Mr. Allen on Angie’s List — and we’re so glad we did. He responded quickly, came out the very next day to assess the issue, and gave us an estimate. Just three days later, the work was completed. He communicated clearly throughout the process and truly knew what he was doing. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very genuine — he took the time to understand our concerns and our frustration after being let down by others. Mr. Allen gave us confidence from the start, and he followed through just like he said he would. We’re extremely thankful and would highly recommend his company to anyone."

Caroline C on August 2025


Spanky's Excavation and Land Management

2280 Stratford Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Spanky's Excavation and Land Management

2280 Stratford Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Hobdy Lawn And Landscape

4060 Calista Rd
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro

Hobdy Lawn And Landscape

4060 Calista Rd
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Hobdy Lawn And Landscape is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The owner was excellent to work with and explained each step of the aeration and over seeding process in detail! Highly recommend!!"

Alan H on December 2023

Hobdy Lawn And Landscape is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The owner was excellent to work with and explained each step of the aeration and over seeding process in detail! Highly recommend!!"

Alan H on December 2023


James Excavating

1925 Allen Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

James Excavating

1925 Allen Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

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 excavating needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give James Excavating a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job!"

Paul H on April 2022

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 excavating needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give James Excavating a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job!"

Paul H on April 2022


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Garner Solutions

383 Kinnard Rd
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro

Garner Solutions

383 Kinnard Rd
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

Garner Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did a good job"

JAMES U on June 2024

Garner Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did a good job"

JAMES U on June 2024


Precision Demolition

3712 Mount Zion Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Precision Demolition

3712 Mount Zion Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
22 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Precision Demolition is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Precision Demolition is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Thickett-B-Gone

Located In:
4.80(
5
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Thickett-B-Gone

Located In:
4.80(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thickett-B-Gone, specializes in tree removal and land clearing. We proudly serve our 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 leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"A good worker ,good job"

Teresa A on July 2025

Thickett-B-Gone, specializes in tree removal and land clearing. We proudly serve our 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 leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"A good worker ,good job"

Teresa A on July 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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