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Avatar for Layne Construction, LLC
Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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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

"I have been in construction for 45 years… This is by far the best septic system installers I have ever seen! I work out of state and They came out and completely installed my system and got it inspected with zero issues.. They Took drone footage of the install and the backfilling the fill lines so I would know everything about the system. This is a true professional company !!"
Septic Installation
Septic System
Driveway and culvert
Driveway and culvert
Waterline Install

+1

Response time5 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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.

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
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
American Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Big Sandy, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"So happy with our pool. From the estimate to the completion of our project it has been so easy working with the owner. Our backyard has been transformed feel like I am at a hotel when I am swimming in our pool. They were affordable too , 1/3 of the price of pool and spa depo and way better service."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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.

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