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Avatar for Oaks Excavating LLC
Oaks Excavating LLC
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did an awesome job. Super easy to work with, showed up when they said they would, and got everything fixed up quickly. The yard already looks so much better. Definitely recommend them if you need any kind of excavating work!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE
4.7(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great. Kevin is an 'owner operator' so I don't have to deal with a guy disconnected from the work coming it to check in once in a blue moon. He does stuff the right way. He communicates amazingly, we had some small 'additions' to the project that were fairly priced and didn't go much beyond the original quote (few hundred bucks on a 10k+ job). Also, these additions were caused by poor workmanship of my hardscapes company I had earlier, Kevin's team rebuilt part of their wall, re-supported the coping in one corner, and added a low retaining wall to the edge of the patio to keep the pavers from falling out into the yard (yes, previous company just had pavers end to grass with a plastic mulch bed edge holding in the patio). I was referred to Kevin through a neighbor and he has also completed a fairly large job at my neighbors house since (similar work to mine)."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony and his team were great to work with! They were extremely dependable, and they removed two ash trees that were very dangerous! I appreciated their concern and promptness in removal of these trees! Highly recommend them for all your needs! BJ Walls"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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McCall Farms Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Credit card accepted

"Great team to work with! I’m a general contractor and they are the only people I’ll use on my projects. I can trust them to get the job done right the first time whether it’s grading, digging utilities, land clearing, or installing septic tanks, etc"
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CANDO Drainage and Grading LLC
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

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CANDO LLC is a locally owned excavation company specializing in drainage correction, grading, and site preparation throughout Middle Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience, we focus on solving water-related issues like yard flooding, erosion, new construction and new driveways and washout repairs by fixing the problem at the source.\n\nWe take a practical, straightforward approach ? clear communication, proper planning, and work done right the first time. Whether it?s drainage, grading, or building pads, our goal is long-term results, not temporary fixes.\nServing Maury and Williamson Counties and their surrounding areas. By appointment.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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