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Tennessee Property Enhancers, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jared is extremely professional and always shows up when he says he will. He is honest about his work and genuinely wants to help with your issues in any way he can. My yard had a ton of standing water after it would rain. Jared came back several times to find the right solution for this yard. He ended up installing 6 drains in the yard and we can already see a HUGE improvement after rain. He has checked in on us several times since the installation. If you are looking for any type of grading or drain work look no further! I would definitely recommend Tennessee Property Enhancers and would use them again should I need any further work done. It is hard to find an honest company that sticks to their word. I had several other people not show up or provide inaccurate information before I spoke with Jared. I felt his pricing was fair and he completed the job in a timely fashion. I couldn't ask for a better professional to work with to fix this issue. Thank you Jared and Tennessee Property Enhancers!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. Kevin is an 'owner operator' so I don't have to deal with a guy disconnected from the work coming it to check in once in a blue moon. He does stuff the right way. He communicates amazingly, we had some small 'additions' to the project that were fairly priced and didn't go much beyond the original quote (few hundred bucks on a 10k+ job). Also, these additions were caused by poor workmanship of my hardscapes company I had earlier, Kevin's team rebuilt part of their wall, re-supported the coping in one corner, and added a low retaining wall to the edge of the patio to keep the pavers from falling out into the yard (yes, previous company just had pavers end to grass with a plastic mulch bed edge holding in the patio). I was referred to Kevin through a neighbor and he has also completed a fairly large job at my neighbors house since (similar work to mine)."
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Landscaping Project

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CANDO Drainage and Grading LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

CANDO LLC is a locally owned excavation company specializing in drainage correction, grading, and site preparation throughout Middle Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience, we focus on solving water-related issues like yard flooding, erosion, new construction and new driveways and washout repairs by fixing the problem at the source.\n\nWe take a practical, straightforward approach ? clear communication, proper planning, and work done right the first time. Whether it?s drainage, grading, or building pads, our goal is long-term results, not temporary fixes.\nServing Maury and Williamson Counties and their surrounding areas. By appointment.

Santa Fe Barn Project
Santa Fe Barn Project
Santa Fe Barn Project
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Noble Landscaping & Construction
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Columbia, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys worked very hard cleaning out my beds and replacing them with new plants, After the planting was completed they installed a geotextile fabric and river rock. It looks so much better!"
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+92

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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