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Avatar for Broadys Dirtworx LLC
Broadys Dirtworx LLC
5.0(
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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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TC Companies LLC
5.0(
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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

"This team was quick to respond to any communication and completed some top quality work in an efficient and timely manner. Even after running into a couple unexpected hiccups (no way to have known or prevented), they immediately went into action with a solution! My wall turned out amazing! We couldn’t be happier with the work or the crew! Thanks Tim & Chris!"
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retaining wall
before we started
gravel footer
retaining wall

+31

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Gwins Excavating did an outstanding job preparing the site for our retaining wall. Josh was professional, efficient, and precise, ensuring the excavation was done perfectly. The entire process was smooth, and the results exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend their services!"
Job under $1,000
AFTER
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Plumb EZ
4.3(
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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 2020

Credit card accepted

"Plumb EZ was an excellent choice for completing my plumbing needs. Daniel was willing to work on a Sunday and also stay after business hours to complete the job. The job was completed in a timely manner with a fair price. I will use Plumb EZ in the future and will recommend others use Plumb EZ as well."
Water Main
Cast Iron
Water Main
Sch. 40 Installed to replace old cast iron
Water Main

+29

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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