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Mayfield David Construction
5.0(
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Serving Erin, TN and surrounding areas

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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

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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

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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