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Avatar for Smoky Top Contractor
Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We were extremely pleased with every aspect of this project. Response to our inquiry was prompt. Mickey explained the job completely and offered excellent suggestions. The results was more than we texpected for less than our budget. Work was done promptly, efficiently and professionally. Clean up was very well done. I would not hesitate to recommend Smoky Top Contractors."
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Quality Lawn Care, Hauling & Excavating
4.3(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Quality Lawn Care late last year to remove the remnants of a root system, grade and level out my lawn away from the house, and reseed. Everyone was friendly enough when outperforming the work, but the yard did not look level. When I asked about it, they said it would settle and level out and if there were any issues to give them a call. After everything started to grow in and I cut the grass I found several areas where roots were exposed in addition to an overall unlevel lawn - let alone the grading being non-existent. I took it as the downside of having a large tree removed and reached back out to them to get a quote on having everything gone over again in addition to other work - fully expecting to pay for the service. They were quick to respond and come out to get a quote. Larry was very friendly and got everything down for additional work while stating the original work would be covered and done free of charge. That was a great relief to hear ... except that was the last I heard. I have called the numbers I had previously several times across three weeks and left messages with no response. I left 1 star for work quality and value since they performed some work. I left a half star for customer service since they were friendly when dealing with them, but there was ZERO follow-up and have now been ghosted. Shameful way to reconcile an issue by offering to guarantee work and then disappear. -UPDATE: I was contacted by Quality Lawn Care to schedule the work as the rain continuously delayed schedules and they had to wait on the dirt to finish the landscaping. After a few weeks, we were able to get someone out and they completed the grading with fill dirt. I will have to rake the spots in the lawn that were filled as it contains a lot of rocks and asphalt chunks that I do not want to hit with my mower. I watered everything multiple times a day per their instruction, but grass is not growing in the spots that were fixed - likely due to the dirt condition. That said, I have revised my ratings accordingly."
Walkway sitting area
Walkway sitting area
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Cutting driveway

+7

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lake Mountain Landscaping & Construction LLC
4.0(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"They were very fast and did an excellent job in preparing the designated spot for my pool. They flattened a 17' x 10' area then packed it with sand. Would recommend them for future projects."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Looper Residential Construction Management
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Noah provided me a quote and was able to come out the next day to take care of my removal. He was perfectly on time, professional, and friendly. I would definitely use his company again for future projects. Thanks!"
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rooted Land Works
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Make sure you are very specific in your vision, the work to be done and what you expect at the end of the job. Great attitude from rooted land works. Easy to work with and will help you accomplish your goals."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Joseph Conner
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been in road construction for 13 years and have a full time job. I have a 1.5 ton excavator that I own myself that I can do smaller landscaping jobs with on the side I.e. land clearing, ditch cleaning/clearing, or small junk removal. I also have a couple of lawn mowers and weed eaters as well as chainsaws

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H&D Property Management
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to H&D Property Management – Land Clearing, Gravel & Property Services!\n\nAt H&D Property Management, we take pride in providing dependable, high-quality property improvement services with honest communication, fair pricing, and attention to detail. We understand that every project is an investment, and we treat every property as if it were our own.\n\nWe specialize in:\n• Gravel driveway installation, repair, and resurfacing\n• Land clearing and brush removal\n• Forestry mulching and property cleanup\n• Storm debris cleanup\n• Junk removal and hauling\n• Skid steer services\n• Grading and leveling\n• Dirt, gravel, and material delivery\n• Small demolition projects\n• General property maintenance\n\nWhether you need a fresh gravel driveway, overgrown land cleared, storm damage cleaned up, or unwanted debris hauled away, we’re committed to delivering quality workmanship and dependable service from start to finish.\n\nWe proudly serve homeowners and businesses throughout East Tennessee.

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Lafayette Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cosby, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Lafayette Landscaping, we provide dependable, professional service throughout Knoxville and the surrounding areas. We offer landscaping, junk removal, pressure washing, and property cleanups. Whether you need a construction site cleaned up, old furniture hauled away, or a freshly mulched flower bed, we’re here to help. Our goal is to make every job quick, stress-free, and leave your property looking its best.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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