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Avatar for Broadys Dirtworx LLC
Broadys Dirtworx LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are a father and son team. They show up when they say they will. They are hard workers and know what they are doing. My backyard was a disaster, very uneven, full of rocks/boulders and had a really bad slope. I couldn't mow it with my mower. I had to weed wack it. I had them come in and grade,fill and put top soil down. It looks fantastic and is now mow able. They also did a driveway for me. They are very fair with pricing. I highly recommend them."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tree Masters Tree & Land Clearing
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kylar and his crew tackled and very difficult job today with no issues at all! Very technical and professional! Anyone needing trees cut that are in difficult locations and think there is no way it can be done, I promise you they can. 5 out of 5 stars! ⭐️"
Tree removal
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land cleared and leveled
Land clearing

+10

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TC Companies LLC
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cleaned out and removed over 2000 feet of ditches. Chris communicated well with me. I got my money's worth from this company. Would highly recommend them. Chris also worked for my brother cleaning up farm ditches and installing some culverts. He did an excellent job for him. Glenn & Bill Williams"
before
retaining wall
before we started
gravel footer
retaining wall

+31

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri Cities Excavation LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and Mike did a fantastic job in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable in their profession. We would highly recommend them!"
Lake
Land Clearing Before and After.
Before and After of Gravel Driveway Install.
Before and After of seven acres of Pine trees.
Pond

+20

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Landon did an amazing job taking care of some trees in our back yard. Affordable, easy to work with and just an overall top quality business."
Before
Before
During project.
Maple tree removal
After

+49

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Broady's Dirtworx, LLC
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good call back and helpful to get you what you need. Was very happy with the next day service which is not always the case in East Tennessee. Highly recommend this contractor."
pad
pad
land clearing
land clearing
roadway

+21

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gwin's Excavating
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Absolutely great work and pricing very communicative and honest went above and beyond doing this work for me I highly recommend this company Showed when said they would and worked nonstop I can not speak so highly of this company and the work I am definitely recommending him to any and everyone I know"
Job under $1,000
AFTER
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Diamond Back Excavation
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Diamondback excavation did a wonderful job on building a paver patio in my backyard. They were reasonable with their prices and were always on schedule. They completed the patio and it looks wonderful."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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. 

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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