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Avatar for Rocky Point Excavation, LLC
Rocky Point Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Honest, dependable, has great recommendations throughout the project. Cost and time conscious. Excellent, professional services customized for my needs. On time and showed up when they said they would. Highly recommend them for all your outdoor projects."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Lawson excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast and went above and beyond what I requested!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bolin Home Improvements
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"professional, hard working and honest folks. I will refer them to anyone who needs work done."
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Recommended by20%of homeowners
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McCall Farms Excavation
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great team to work with! I’m a general contractor and they are the only people I’ll use on my projects. I can trust them to get the job done right the first time whether it’s grading, digging utilities, land clearing, or installing septic tanks, etc"
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Top Notch Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. Went above and beyond to me sure everything looked the best it could, even pointed out extra issues and fixed at no additional cost. Very happy with his work."
Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were able to get to my project right on schedule and completed the task ahead of schedule. They are very professional and quality focused. Would recommend them to anyone for excavation , site prep and clearing."
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+6

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lances landscaping and tree services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They came out the day I called them to look at the job. Came back the next morning and by noon they were done. They picked up on some things that I had missed."
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Paul C. Winchester Construction
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Paul and his crew were very professional, very courteous, answered all our questions and concerns. Paul provided his recommendations when we were unsure of certain aspects of our project. Would definitely recommend him and would not hesitate to hire him for our other projects"
Response time2 days
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Algood, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Bryson seemed to be a very hard worker and meticulous with his job. He made triple sure everything was accurate and on the up and up. Highly recommend for any work."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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