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S&S Excavating and Trenching
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Burlison, 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
General Plumbing
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Burlison, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I really liked General because even though they already had a full schedule, they found time to fit me in, and it was quick. He did what he had to do, cleaned up, and was out the door, and everything was working again."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Earth Works Excavation
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Burlison, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ive worked with Dan on many projects, and it is always pleasure. Dan and his super knowledgeable team have a way of making the most daunting projects feel effortless. They are super communicative and able to work within my complicated schedule. If you need excavation work done I highly recommend Earth Works Excavation! I will absolutely continue using them for my projects in the future."
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+4

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ECC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Burlison, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Response time8 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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