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Avatar for Oaks Excavating LLC
Oaks Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
We Can Do It
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mohrmann Contracting Services
4.9(
56
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"Mohrmann services was very professional, nice and reasonable prices. They answered my request on the same day and came over to do job the next day. Super fast and great service. Will definitely use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE
GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE
4.7(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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)."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+60

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
Anthony's Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.7(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
105 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCall Farms Excavation
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"McCall Farms Excavation did a phenomenal job on grading and clearing my property in a really short time frame. That help me tremendously to be able to complete my project in time. They are always ready to work and never disappoint, to this day, I still call McCall Farms for service such as dump truck deliveries, excavation, and land clearing. I strongly recommend giving them a call, they are the best around Middle Tennessee."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CANDO Drainage and Grading LLC
5.0(
5
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Santa Fe Barn Project
Santa Fe Barn Project
Santa Fe Barn Project
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Noble Landscaping & Construction
3.9(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Probably one of the best I’ve found on Angie’s these guys are amazing creative and hard working… Was expecting a two week job they were Done faster than I expected"
Landscaping Project
Mowing season
Mowing
Pressure washing
Landscaping Project

+92

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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