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Avatar for Smoky Top Contractor
Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Afton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Smoky Top Contractor is a great crew! I needed some land cleared and concrete poured for a house. They moved quickly from the process of quoting, doing the job, and cleaning up! They are very fairly priced as well. I will definitely be giving them a call for my next project !"
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Rooted Land Works
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Afton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Make sure you are very specific in your vision, the work to be done and what you expect at the end of the job. Great attitude from rooted land works. Easy to work with and will help you accomplish your goals."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Tennessee Land Solutions
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Afton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Tennessee Land Solutions provides reliable land clearing, grading, and small-scale excavation services for residential and rural properties. We focus on doing the job right the first time with clear communication, fair pricing, and dependable results. Every project is handled with care, and we stay committed to making sure customers are satisfied from start to finish.

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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H&D Property Management
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Afton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to H&D Property Management – Land Clearing, Gravel & Property Services!\n\nAt H&D Property Management, we take pride in providing dependable, high-quality property improvement services with honest communication, fair pricing, and attention to detail. We understand that every project is an investment, and we treat every property as if it were our own.\n\nWe specialize in:\n• Gravel driveway installation, repair, and resurfacing\n• Land clearing and brush removal\n• Forestry mulching and property cleanup\n• Storm debris cleanup\n• Junk removal and hauling\n• Skid steer services\n• Grading and leveling\n• Dirt, gravel, and material delivery\n• Small demolition projects\n• General property maintenance\n\nWhether you need a fresh gravel driveway, overgrown land cleared, storm damage cleaned up, or unwanted debris hauled away, we’re committed to delivering quality workmanship and dependable service from start to finish.\n\nWe proudly serve homeowners and businesses throughout East Tennessee.

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LPZ Land and Fencing Solutions
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Afton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

LPZ Land and Fencing Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!!!!!!

Response time30 mins
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M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Afton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M&L best contractors I have ever worked with. Kept me informed throughout the process of work date and time. Showed up on time and worked throughout the day. Landon is a master with the small backhoe. They had to drop the 60 ft elm to miss the pool and a magnolia tree and only have a couple of feet on either side to drop. They dropped it in the perfect position missing everything. After clean up you couldn't tell they had been there. They also do other jobs like landscaping and foundation work. These guys were a pleasure to work with and they know what they are doing. I received a very high value for my money."
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Maple tree removal
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+49

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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