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Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very detailed, clear understanding of the requirements and detailed all in the contract, would definitely recommend and use again in the future."
Septic Installation
Septic System
Driveway and culvert
Driveway and culvert
Waterline Install

+1

Response time5 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avara Land Management
5.0(
4
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Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric came out and gave me an estimate on some dirt work I needed done. He was very professional and answered every question I had. Eric and his crew done a fantastic job on my dirt work. They were on time and right on budget. Their now my go to company for all my excavation and land development needs!"
Mayberry land clean up
Mayberry land clean up
Short creek driveway job
Short creek driveway job
Short creek driveway job

+8

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Mathis Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Mathis Excavating, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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