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Avatar for Layne Construction, LLC
Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

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 time4 hrs
Response rate98%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Star Premier Properties LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived at a good time and removed my stumps and brought extra dirt to fill in where they pulled out the stumpsâ ¦very politeâ ¦would recommend"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avara Land Management
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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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TLH Construction LLC
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast service and did a great job"
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VVM Earthworks
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

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M & M Home Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to M&M Home Services proudly servicing Camden and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.\n\n

Response time1 hour
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Mathis Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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