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Avatar for Blewett Outdoor Living
Blewett Outdoor Living
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cory responded quickly, discussed some options for the yard and provided a quote. He was exceptionally professional and kept me updated on every step. Outstanding job."
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+14

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Blue Springs Land Management
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Blue Land Springs Management did a great job taking care of our yard which was in need of a face lift. The customer service and communication is unlike any other company we’ve utilized in the past. I’ll be glad to have them back!"
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project
Driveway and Building Pad Installation
Landscaping Project

+12

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Legacy Land Services
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great group of guys. Had my septic system dug and placed in just two days! Very reliable and will contact you at any moment there seems to be a problem."
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+7

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Tennessee Valley Outdoors, LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done to more than I expected. very professional and Ty Cobb was very easy to talk to. I will use them again in other projects. The prices were very reasonable. Thank you."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
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Junk R Us LLC
4.7(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within 2 hours of requesting help on Anji, all of my old furniture and stuff was removed. They were super fast and friendly & quick to call. I would highly recommend this team and gladly call them back again if needed. A+++"
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Home Clean-up!
Carport Clean-up!
Yard Clean-up!
Front Porch Clean-up!

+12

Response time10 hrs
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Avatar for Wilamut Construction Co. LLC
Wilamut Construction Co. LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a great job, did his job quickly and did above and beyond."
Pool House Framing
Pool House Framing
Pool House Framing
Dirt Work
Dirt Work

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morrison's Concrete & Demo
4.3(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"THE WORKER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE THE PROJECT TURNED OUT GREAT!!!"
850' Driveway
850' Driveway
Basement Floor
Garage slab
Concrete Driveway

+36

Response time5 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&W Dirtworks/Forestry Mulching
4.1(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"i had S&W do some work clearing and preparing for a new building and not only did they do a amazing job they did it very quickly! very pleased with the work they did!"
Response time2 days
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A&P Works
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My point of contact Austin was great and made it happen for me despite all my feet dragging. Very satisfied with the end result and will use them again in the future!"
Driveway Clearing/Repair
Driveway Repair/Clearing
Gravel Drive
Gravel Drive
Driveway Repair

+11

Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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