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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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Avatar for Blue Springs Land Management
Blue Springs Land Management
5.0(
13
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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 by53%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
62
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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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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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

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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