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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Collegedale - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Woodrum Landscape and Design
Woodrum Landscape and Design
4.8(
52
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collegedale, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Woodrum Landscape & Design to trim & prune trees in my front and back yards. They did an outstanding job. Also, I had some plants that did t come back after the winter. Wayne recommended some replacements and they look great."
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+88

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Big Harry's Tree Experts LLC
5.0(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Collegedale, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Big Harry's Tree Experts LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%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 Collegedale, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"All Around Solutions LLC workers have been doing an impeccable job at my home! Ethan Putnam and his team are professional, knowledgeable. and pleasant to be around. Ethan has great communication skills too. Compliments from my friends and family have been things like, "This looks like a new house and this doesn't look like the same living room." This company is awesome! Great choice! Their prices are reasonable too. Special THANKS goes out to Ethan & team! /S/ Pauline Green "
Response time10 hrs
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for Tennessee Valley Outdoors, LLC
Tennessee Valley Outdoors, LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collegedale, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am more than happy with the work done by TVO! The 3 workers did a beautiful job paving and installing the fire pit, even in the rain! They came when they said they would, much sooner than anyone else, and they were done by the end of the week! They cleaned up everything and reseeded the grass. Ty was wonderful crunching the numbers for us. He also came to the house every day while the work was being done, answering all questions and making sure the workers had everything they needed. I am already planning on hiring them again for another back yard project!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Global Land Solutions
Global Land Solutions
4.3(
64
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collegedale, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! \n

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mountain-City Pros
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Collegedale, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody went the extra mile to ensure my foundation was fixed! He explained to me the causes and what needed to be done. He didn’t add unnecessary work and everything was done in a timely manner. I definitely recommend him for home improvement needs! Thank you so much!"
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+34

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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.

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