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Avatar for Holland Drain & Water Leak
Holland Drain & Water Leak
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Brighton, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Brett did an excellent job explaining the process and regularly providing status updates. He completed the process quickly and made sure things were thoroughly cleaned up. He even followed up 2 days later to make sure things were still operating smoothly. Brett is now my go-to contact for all things plumbing."
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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West Star Premier Properties LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable and. quick service. Nice, hard working men. Thank you."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crows Nest Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He took very good care of us and highly recommend him!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
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S&S Excavating and Trenching
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eric did a great job, he is very knowledgeable and efficient. He dug a drain from our driveway that was having erosion problems and installed drainage pipes on the side to fed them to the street storm drain."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gordon Services
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Brighton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"It was a pleasure doing business with this crew - always pleasant and professional."
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+60

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Leath Septic And Land Clearing
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Brighton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They are an amazing company, owner is extremely professional and very prompt,10/10 would recommend for anyone's land clearing and septic needs"
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+12

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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