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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!"
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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(
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
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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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Clear Ground Land Co. LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Franklin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Clear Ground Land Co is professional and genuine. They responded back quickly. I had them clear up some trees for me and now it looks amazing! They quoted me and gave me a fair price. I would highly recommend them!"
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth

+2

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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