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Avatar for Blewett Outdoor Living
Blewett Outdoor Living
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I made the appointment with Mr. Blewett several weeks in advance. On the (Monday) morning scheduled, he arrived on time and took care of winterizing the system. I plan to continue to use Blewett Lawn & Landscaping to maintain our system."
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+14

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Woodrum Landscape and Design
Woodrum Landscape and Design
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Woodrum Landscaping did a fantastic job. Started and completed job quickly. Their design for my yard was exactly what was needed. I would highly recommend them."
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+88

Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Avatar for Black Water Construction
Black Water Construction
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+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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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Did a great job removing down trees and cleaning up the mess the trees left worked hard and efficiently. Were ready to do the job asked and do more than asked. I recommend them."
Clean up
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Carpet Removal
Carpet Removal

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Chickamauga Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Chickamauga Construction is a first-rate business. They went way beyond our expectations. Martin is both courteous and very knowledgeable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
Concrete Parking
Driveway
Retaining Wall
Helical Pile Installation - Foundation Repair
Concrete Patio and Retaining Wall

+24

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Avatar for Dega Enterprises, LLC
Dega Enterprises, 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 Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone I was in touch with was very friendly made sure I was happy with their work and was accommodating professional and kept in touch if there was a delay. GREAT PEOPLE."
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Multiple Utilities Supply Ditch
Multiple Utilities Supply Ditch
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After Machine Grading

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Avatar for Foskey Exteriors, LLC
Foskey Exteriors, LLC
4.8(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hunter got our job done fast and efficiently! I was happy with the end result!"
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+48

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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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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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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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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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