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Black Water Construction
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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VolLand Solutions Inc
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"We had our driveway cut, and these guys were extremely professional from start to finish. The price was very reasonable for the amount of work needed. They provided a quick quote and completed the job in a timely manner. Everything turned out great — highly recommend this company!"
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Dan's Digs
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Dan and his brother do awesome work! Very reliable,work was completed to my satisfaction and in a very timely manner. They both were very professional and 2 of the nicest people you will ever meet! I would highly recommend this company. His bid was very responsible!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
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Nicks Construction and Remodeling
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"It went great they worked hard and finished in good time and cleaned up all scrap up and most of all very down to earth people and plot told me up front what to expect very appreciated"
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Steven Bradley Davis Excavation LLC
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"He showed up prompt to when he was expected. Let me know what he thought would do best fkr what i wanted the finished product to be was very profesional and executed everything he said he would. Very satisfied and would highly recomend. I know i will be using him again in the future"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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. 

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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