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Avatar for Blewett Outdoor Living
Blewett Outdoor Living
4.5(
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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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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!"
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Driveway and Building Pad Installation
Landscaping Project

+12

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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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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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Legacy Land Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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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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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good company, my call was done quickly and done right. I would recommend TVO for all your outdoor issues."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
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Junk R Us LLC
4.7(
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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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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Front Porch Clean-up!

+12

Response time10 hrs
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Morrison's Concrete & Demo
4.3(
26
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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

+36

Response time5 days
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S&W Dirtworks/Forestry Mulching
4.1(
4
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Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They was quick and professional. made my 3/4 mile long driveway look better than its looked in years. from quote to finish was a two day process"
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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