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Onsite Construction Group

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Onsite Construction Group

4.76(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Onsite Construction Inc. has been serving the greater Washington County, Tennessee and surrounding area since 2018. We specialize in custom grading and excavating, site prep land clearing drainage, ponds work, as well as re-sloping and grading. Septic systems. Our focus is customer care and attention to detail. Call today!

"We are very pleased with the work completed and their work ethic"

Earlene K on November 2024

Onsite Construction Inc. has been serving the greater Washington County, Tennessee and surrounding area since 2018. We specialize in custom grading and excavating, site prep land clearing drainage, ponds work, as well as re-sloping and grading. Septic systems. Our focus is customer care and attention to detail. Call today!

"We are very pleased with the work completed and their work ethic"

Earlene K on November 2024


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Smoky Top Contractor

5.00(
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Smoky Top Contractor

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

"We are very pleased with the work done by Smoky Top Contractor. They listened carefully to our wish list, then helped up design and ultimately constructed our our dream outdoors living area. This included a paved patio area, gas fire pit, pergola and a shed. The guys arrived on time, were hard working, friendly and very conscientious. We love the work they did and truly enjoy our new outdoor space. We highly recommend Smoky Top Contractor."

Susan S on May 2025

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

"We are very pleased with the work done by Smoky Top Contractor. They listened carefully to our wish list, then helped up design and ultimately constructed our our dream outdoors living area. This included a paved patio area, gas fire pit, pergola and a shed. The guys arrived on time, were hard working, friendly and very conscientious. We love the work they did and truly enjoy our new outdoor space. We highly recommend Smoky Top Contractor."

Susan S on May 2025


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Rooted Land Works

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Rooted Land Works

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Rooted Land Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Justin did NOT do what he said he was going to do. He did not dig out the trench before putting the rip rap down. He left a mess in my yard and my neighbors yard. He stated he would come back and clean it up and never came back. NOT happy at all."

Tonia M on May 2023

Rooted Land Works is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Justin did NOT do what he said he was going to do. He did not dig out the trench before putting the rip rap down. He left a mess in my yard and my neighbors yard. He stated he would come back and clean it up and never came back. NOT happy at all."

Tonia M on May 2023


LA Land Development LLC

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LA Land Development LLC

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At LA Land Development LLC, we believe great service starts with being approachable, understanding, and easy to work with. We take the time to truly understand the problem at hand so we can work together toward a solution that benefits everyone. Strong communication is at the heart of our process. We keep things clear, honest, and straightforward so you always know what’s happening and what to expect. With LA Land Development LLC, you’re not just hiring a company—you’re partnering with a team that listens, cares, and is committed to getting the job done the right way.

At LA Land Development LLC, we believe great service starts with being approachable, understanding, and easy to work with. We take the time to truly understand the problem at hand so we can work together toward a solution that benefits everyone. Strong communication is at the heart of our process. We keep things clear, honest, and straightforward so you always know what’s happening and what to expect. With LA Land Development LLC, you’re not just hiring a company—you’re partnering with a team that listens, cares, and is committed to getting the job done the right way.


"Mike was great to work with. called at 8am with a leaking hot water heater. he had a new one installed by 1pm. great job, quality work. very nice significantly less than 2 other big local companies"

Michael b on December 2022

East Tennessee Plumbing provides complete plumbing, excavation, remodeling, and new construction plumbing services to the Morristown, TN community and surrounding areas.

"Mike was great to work with. called at 8am with a leaking hot water heater. he had a new one installed by 1pm. great job, quality work. very nice significantly less than 2 other big local companies"

Michael b on December 2022


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Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement

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Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement

4.67(
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Customers say: Super punctual
15 years of experience

Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement of Knoxville is your resource for everything from small plumbing fixes, to home renovation projects. Check out some of the before and after gallery images on our website to see for yourself. There you will see many of the projects I have completed in the last few years. Many of the remodel projects were complete tear out and rebuilds. Bathroom remodels have ranged from small tight spaces to large room sized showers. We also have done several kitchen remodels one of which will be featured in a popular home magazine. We offer many types of repair and replacement services. Call or e-mail. When you're too busy...Let us "B" there for you!

Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement of Knoxville is your resource for everything from small plumbing fixes, to home renovation projects. Check out some of the before and after gallery images on our website to see for yourself. There you will see many of the projects I have completed in the last few years. Many of the remodel projects were complete tear out and rebuilds. Bathroom remodels have ranged from small tight spaces to large room sized showers. We also have done several kitchen remodels one of which will be featured in a popular home magazine. We offer many types of repair and replacement services. Call or e-mail. When you're too busy...Let us "B" there for you!


JS Builders

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JS Builders

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local buisness, owned and operated serving Seveirville and surrounding area for more than 30 years. Three core carpenters, but varies with job size. Subcontracting: minimal. Cad design, and complete jobs from footer through trim. Primary licensing in commercial and residential building, but hold electrical license as well. Estimations free. No trip charges or initial service fees.

Local buisness, owned and operated serving Seveirville and surrounding area for more than 30 years. Three core carpenters, but varies with job size. Subcontracting: minimal. Cad design, and complete jobs from footer through trim. Primary licensing in commercial and residential building, but hold electrical license as well. Estimations free. No trip charges or initial service fees.


Pape's Handyman/Remodeling Co LLC

4.67(
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Pape's Handyman/Remodeling Co LLC

4.67(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

General contractor that stands behind all of our work. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. References available. We are a company that takes pride in our work and in how we deal with our customers.

General contractor that stands behind all of our work. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. References available. We are a company that takes pride in our work and in how we deal with our customers.


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Roberts Construction & Grading

5.00(
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Roberts Construction & Grading

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Roberts Construction & Grading specializes in residential excavation, septic systems, demolition, ponds, walls, and waterfalls in Marshall, NC. Quality construction, your way. We serve in Marshall, NC, Hot Springs Town NC; Asheville Township NC; Woodfin Town NC; Reems Creek Township NC; Lower Hominy Township NC; and the surrounding areas. Excavating Company, Excavation Service, Excavating Contractor, Excavating Construction, Grading and Excavation Residential Excavation, Septics, Demolition, Ponds, Walls, Waterfalls, Footing Services, For more information visit our website: https://excavatingcontractormarshallnc.com/

"Matt/Logan are extremely professional. They always show up on time and provide a great customer experience! Would recommend hands down!"

Mack c on February 2024

Roberts Construction & Grading specializes in residential excavation, septic systems, demolition, ponds, walls, and waterfalls in Marshall, NC. Quality construction, your way. We serve in Marshall, NC, Hot Springs Town NC; Asheville Township NC; Woodfin Town NC; Reems Creek Township NC; Lower Hominy Township NC; and the surrounding areas. Excavating Company, Excavation Service, Excavating Contractor, Excavating Construction, Grading and Excavation Residential Excavation, Septics, Demolition, Ponds, Walls, Waterfalls, Footing Services, For more information visit our website: https://excavatingcontractormarshallnc.com/

"Matt/Logan are extremely professional. They always show up on time and provide a great customer experience! Would recommend hands down!"

Mack c on February 2024


American Foundation and Waterproofing

4.13(
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American Foundation and Waterproofing

4.13(
15
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Customers say: True professional
19 years of experience

We specialize in Foundation Repair, Crawlspace Repair, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Water Control Systems, Bowing Wall Repairs, Slab Lifting and Sinkhole Remediation.

"Not well. We were promised pictures of the work done and never got them. Requested a follow up to review the work done or not done well. No follow-up call or visit. Do not pay until work is done correctly."

Bill F on March 2024

We specialize in Foundation Repair, Crawlspace Repair, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Water Control Systems, Bowing Wall Repairs, Slab Lifting and Sinkhole Remediation.

"Not well. We were promised pictures of the work done and never got them. Requested a follow up to review the work done or not done well. No follow-up call or visit. Do not pay until work is done correctly."

Bill F on March 2024

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Excavating questions, 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.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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