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Avatar for Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job and redirected my driveway allowing it to drain perfectly. I would highly recommend him and I would definitely hire him again."
Start house seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
House seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Lawn Care, Hauling & Excavating
4.3(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great working with this company replacing a long section of underground corrugated metal drain pipe. The employees here were great, the heavy equipment was owned by the company itself, and the operator was a surgeon with the excavator."
Walkway sitting area
Walkway sitting area
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Cutting driveway

+7

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for Lake Mountain Landscaping & Construction LLC
Lake Mountain Landscaping & Construction LLC
4.0(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"They did a great job! Great price! They cut down 6 trees, grinded the stumps, fixed my patio and did my spring clean up in 3 days. Will use them again! Thank you."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Lafayette Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland Gap, 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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Avatar for Stefaniak Construction
Stefaniak Construction
4.7(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dillion was prompt, friendly, and honest with estimates. He provided an itemized Bill of Materials that he updated as the project progressed and to support changes that I requested. Their estimates were in range with my own estimates for the region. Dillion, B.J., and Brandon are professional, hard working, a pleasure to be around, and I would hire them again."
Custom fireplace
Installed new door where window was built stairs and finishing up stain
We started to tear the chimney down
Custom fireplace
Outside after we stained everything

+55

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smart Alpha Builders LLC
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to do excavation work on my yard and install a new driveway a few years ago. They were always punctual and communicated easily. Completed the job within the timeframe provided. No issues with the driveway, till this day it looks like brand new!"
My jobs
My jobs
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Hall Landscaping And Handyman
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with. Completed building our deck in a timely manner, are very friendly & reasonably priced. Will be working with them again to complete our grading."
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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In Town Plumbing Service
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Went extremely well got the work done super fast, and quality of work is top of the line. Highly recommend this company for any projects your needing done."
Here we are putting down flooring for an elderly couple we are putting down sheets of paneling down to cover the older floor and laying floating floor down it turned out really nice
Water leak
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Blackjack Land Management
Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cumberland Gap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cody did a nice job on regrading and recontouring drainage on our old dirt/gravel road."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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