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Diamond Back Excavation

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Diamond Back Excavation

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We are a licensed septic installer in Tennessee. We offer grading for new construction. We dig footers basements, clear land. We also specialize in driveway installation and repair. Give us a call today!

"Installed a French drain. Ironically, we had a major rain event three days after the drain had been installed and it worked perfectly. I could not offer a higher recommendation."

Dan R on July 2023

We are a licensed septic installer in Tennessee. We offer grading for new construction. We dig footers basements, clear land. We also specialize in driveway installation and repair. Give us a call today!

"Installed a French drain. Ironically, we had a major rain event three days after the drain had been installed and it worked perfectly. I could not offer a higher recommendation."

Dan R on July 2023

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Peterson Construction Co.

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Peterson Construction Co.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. With decades of experience, we offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and major renovations, but we also offer a wide range of expertise for custom builds and other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Down to earth, easy to work with, always did what they said they would. Extremely competitive pricing!"

Randy H on May 2023

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. With decades of experience, we offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and major renovations, but we also offer a wide range of expertise for custom builds and other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Down to earth, easy to work with, always did what they said they would. Extremely competitive pricing!"

Randy H on May 2023

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Universal Property Improvements

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Universal Property Improvements

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We specialize in electrical and gas services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in electrical and gas services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

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CH Excavation

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CH Excavation

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8 years of experience

We specialize in water install and repair, drainage systems, grading, general land maintenance and clearing, concrete, etc. We operate an excavator and skidsteers for about anything you can imagine.

We specialize in water install and repair, drainage systems, grading, general land maintenance and clearing, concrete, etc. We operate an excavator and skidsteers for about anything you can imagine.

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M&L Lumber & Excavating

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M&L Lumber & Excavating

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in excavating, land clearing, site preparation, grading for construction, french drains, underground utilities, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fantastic great job"

David D on September 2024

We specialize in excavating, land clearing, site preparation, grading for construction, french drains, underground utilities, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Fantastic great job"

David D on September 2024

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Nordstar Builders

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Nordstar Builders

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Here at Nordstar Builders, we are complete general contracting company from new home builds to custom remodels and we can take care of all your excavating and existing septic or new septic installs

"Chris Vestal is the best!! We had water intrusion due to a failed drainage system. Chris showed up within a day of being called, came up with a game plan and communicated with us until the plan was solidified and a price quote was settled. He showed up on time ready for work. In the process he discovered our main water line was in disrepair, called in a company plumber and had our new water line installed within hours. I can’t stress enough his reliability, courteous communication, positive work ethic, knowledge and professionalism!!! Thank you Chris!!"

Tammie J on July 2024

Here at Nordstar Builders, we are complete general contracting company from new home builds to custom remodels and we can take care of all your excavating and existing septic or new septic installs

"Chris Vestal is the best!! We had water intrusion due to a failed drainage system. Chris showed up within a day of being called, came up with a game plan and communicated with us until the plan was solidified and a price quote was settled. He showed up on time ready for work. In the process he discovered our main water line was in disrepair, called in a company plumber and had our new water line installed within hours. I can’t stress enough his reliability, courteous communication, positive work ethic, knowledge and professionalism!!! Thank you Chris!!"

Tammie J on July 2024

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Landworx

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Landworx

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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LANDWORX is a family owned and operated division of RBS Group LLC / ETJSM. Our corporation has been in business since 1984 serving Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. LANDWORX division specializes in residential and commercial property land clearing of all sizes. There is no job too large or small for your land management needs. Services Provided: -Land/Brush Clearing -Tree Trimming -Herbicide Applications -Fence Line Clearing -Light Excavation

"This service saved me time and an in determined amount of money. The team and equipment was in-matched. They came when they said they would and worked to please me the owner of the land. I would recommend the team to anyone who needs a professional job and a great team to work with. I enjoyed their trusted service!"

Joe J on January 2024

LANDWORX is a family owned and operated division of RBS Group LLC / ETJSM. Our corporation has been in business since 1984 serving Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. LANDWORX division specializes in residential and commercial property land clearing of all sizes. There is no job too large or small for your land management needs. Services Provided: -Land/Brush Clearing -Tree Trimming -Herbicide Applications -Fence Line Clearing -Light Excavation

"This service saved me time and an in determined amount of money. The team and equipment was in-matched. They came when they said they would and worked to please me the owner of the land. I would recommend the team to anyone who needs a professional job and a great team to work with. I enjoyed their trusted service!"

Joe J on January 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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