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Avatar for Black Water Construction
Black Water Construction
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired these guys to clear off my land to build my home. They cleared the land, installed a septic, built my house pad, built my driveway, and placed my water line & underground electric. These guys were phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone needing some work done!"
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mountain Valley Dirt and Trees, LLC
Mountain Valley Dirt and Trees, LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Caleb and his buddy really went above and beyond with my project! Their rates were fair for the amount of work they did, and they provided a lot of helpful input along the way. They were also super quick to respond, arriving on time and doing a really thorough job. Since this was my first time using a tree removal service, I was a bit skeptical at first, but they reassured me and made sure I had everything I needed before and after the job. I was truly impressed by their hardworking attitude and attention to detail before they finished. I definitely recommend their services for any home projects—you'll be glad you did! Thanks so much, guys—you really rock!"
Clean up
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Carpet Removal
Carpet Removal

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, 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

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Peace of Mind Property Maintenance
Peace of Mind Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

I take pride in offering honest, quality and reliable work.\nI was raised by a master plumber and started working in the trades when I was about 5 years old. Now, over 25 years later, I have learned to manage large projects by myself. I have extensive experience in residential and commercial plumbing service work but I have grown to love landscaping and property maintenance. The instant gratification of working with earth is much more satisfying.\nMowing, Landscape Remodel, Custom Decks & Fences, Ponds/Waterfalls, Seasonal & Storm Cleanup, Tree Trimming/Removal. \n\nIf you would like to support a local, family owned business that offers top quality service, Peace of Mind Property Maintenance is ready to go!

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Junk R Us LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Dayton, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trustworthy, professional, on time, great communication, wonderful work ethic, cared about doing quality work at a fair price, went above and beyond to do an excellent job of cleaning old burned down barn debris, removed old tires, dug up old patio remains of half-buried bricks, particleboard and carpets, and then leveled the areas by raking and mowing to beautify and complete the job I would hire this company again and again, and I recommend them to everyone."
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Home Clean-up!
Carport Clean-up!
Yard Clean-up!
Front Porch Clean-up!

+12

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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.

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