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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(
8
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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!"
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project
Driveway and Building Pad Installation
Landscaping Project

+12

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Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
62
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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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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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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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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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Home Clean-up!
Carport Clean-up!
Yard Clean-up!
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

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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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

"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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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

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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