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Mayfield David Construction
5.0(
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Serving Erin, 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

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Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Erin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very detailed, clear understanding of the requirements and detailed all in the contract, would definitely recommend and use again in the future."
Septic Installation
Septic System
Driveway and culvert
Driveway and culvert
Waterline Install

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
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West Star Premier Properties LLC
5.0(
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Serving Erin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived at a good time and removed my stumps and brought extra dirt to fill in where they pulled out the stumpsâ ¦very politeâ ¦would recommend"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avara Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Erin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric came out and gave me an estimate on some dirt work I needed done. He was very professional and answered every question I had. Eric and his crew done a fantastic job on my dirt work. They were on time and right on budget. Their now my go to company for all my excavation and land development needs!"
Mayberry land clean up
Mayberry land clean up
Short creek driveway job
Short creek driveway job
Short creek driveway job

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Weyer Works Home Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Erin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Weyer Works – Quality Craftsmanship You Can Trust\nAt Weyer Works, we provide dependable, high-quality home repair and improvement services with a focus on doing the job right the first time. From small fixes to full repairs, we bring the same level of care, precision, and professionalism to every project.\nOur services include drywall repair, carpentry, flooring, deck repair, door and window replacement, and general property maintenance. We take pride in clean work, clear communication, and showing up when we say we will.\nAs a locally owned business, we value honesty, fair pricing, and building long-term relationships with our customers. No shortcuts, no surprises—just solid work you can rely on.\nCall or text 615-973-0038 today for a free estimate and let Weyer Works take care of your next project.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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