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Cut & Fill Excavations
5.0(
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Serving Dickson, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jacob was so easy to work with from the first phone call to making sure everything was cleaned and satisfied our needs before loading the equipment out. He did a great job working in a very confining space. Jacob budgeted the project upfront and there were no “extras” to complete the Work. Highly recommend calling Jacob for any light equipment work you may need."
Morrison camp and home
The Pinewood compound
CCC farms
Morrison camp and home
The Pinewood compound

+13

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mayfield David Construction
5.0(
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Serving Dickson, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Mayfield did a ton of work on my home. Entire septic install, gas piping, and water connection to well. He was a Pitbull at getting the job completed. Really easy to work with. Would recommend him for any job."
Church waterline
Church waterline
Grinder pump install
Gas piping and meter set
Water tap and service

+9

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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P2 Land Solutions & Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dickson, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great communicating! Showed up when he said they would. Considerate and got it done in a short amount of time. Would hire him again in a heartbeat! Patrick is awesome!"
Dickson TN Field Clearing
Reclaiming an 8 acre past
Shed Demo
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Davis Excavating
New to Angi

Serving Dickson, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Davis Excavating is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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