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Avatar for Black Water Construction
Black Water Construction
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired these guys to clear off my land to build my home. They cleared the land, installed a septic, built my house pad, built my driveway, and placed my water line & underground electric. These guys were phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone needing some work done!"
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mountain Valley Dirt and Trees, LLC
Mountain Valley Dirt and Trees, LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Caleb and his buddy really went above and beyond with my project! Their rates were fair for the amount of work they did, and they provided a lot of helpful input along the way. They were also super quick to respond, arriving on time and doing a really thorough job. Since this was my first time using a tree removal service, I was a bit skeptical at first, but they reassured me and made sure I had everything I needed before and after the job. I was truly impressed by their hardworking attitude and attention to detail before they finished. I definitely recommend their services for any home projects—you'll be glad you did! Thanks so much, guys—you really rock!"
Clean up
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Carpet Removal
Carpet Removal

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for All Around Solutions LLC
All Around Solutions LLC
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Custom wood painted deck and wheelchair ramp. These guys were absolutely phenomenal. I am very happy with their work and plan to use them again. They went above and beyond the scope of work they quoted me on. I'm delighted. Could not possibly recommend any more highly. They are A+++ in my book!"
Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
New Seasons Outdoor Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keep up the good work and thanks for caring. Thank you for the beautiful landscaping done on my yard. I'm very pleased with everything from the work done, as well as the reasonableness of the quote, and your work ethics. I'll continue to refer you to any of my friends who request landscaping done."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Discharging downspouts directly onto freshly graded areas causes severe erosion and undermines backfill compaction. Overwatering your landscaping in TN clay soils leads to harmful soil expansion around trenches. Parking heavy vehicles on newly backfilled ground creates deep voids and settlement issues. Additionally, planting large trees near drainage lines guarantees destructive root intrusion that ruins recent excavating work.

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Watch for persistent yard pooling, basement seepage, or deep erosion channels after heavy Chattanooga rainstorms. You should also inspect your property for ground settling, yard depressions, or cracked driveways, as the area's limestone geology makes sinkholes a real concern. Finally, recurring wet spots or sewage odors strongly indicate failing underground lines that require excavating to access and repair.

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Always contact the state utility marking service three full business days before beginning any excavating to prevent dangerous line strikes. Secure all required local grading and land disturbance permits. You must also check local zoning codes for floodplain setbacks. Request a geotechnical assessment to identify hidden sinkholes, and schedule your work during the drier summer months in Chattanooga.

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Most residential excavating takes one to seven days, depending on the scope. For example, a drainage trench takes one to three days, while foundation work requires three to seven days. In TN, state law requires waiting three full business days for utility marking before digging begins. Rocky soil conditions or wet winter weather will extend your timeline.

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Schedule all final inspections to officially close out your local permits. Establish vegetation immediately by seeding or sodding bare clay soils before the heavy Chattanooga rain seasons begin. Keep silt fencing in place until ground cover fully establishes. Finally, observe your new drainage patterns throughout a full winter wet season to ensure your excavating performs perfectly.

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