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Avatar for Tree Masters Tree & Land Clearing
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
Avatar for Gwin's Excavating
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
Avatar for Plumb EZ
Plumb EZ
4.3(
22
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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

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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