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Weyer Works Home Solutions
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Erin, TN and surrounding areas

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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

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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