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Avatar for Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had never met Trent before this job. I selected him because he came off as honest, he was local and seemed to be raised right and promised he would not stop until I was happy. He did not disappoint Trent was awesome to work with and his pricing was fair. He excavated for a llarge pool and stayed within level range throughout . Will call him for landscaping around the pool and and hillside excavation in a month. Highly recommended"
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Creekview Excavating LLC
Creekview Excavating LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Creekview on my excavation project has been a great experience! The guys are very knowledgeable and helped me shape my property in a way that's going to save me a ton of money during the construction process."
Proctor Pond
Proctor Pond
Proctor Pond
Proctor Pond
Driveway Enhancement

+1

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%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 Gallatin, 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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Landscaping Project
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Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+60

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Allen's Construction & Wreckin'
Allen's Construction & Wreckin'
4.9(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allen is the most humble hard working man I’ve had the pleasure in working with in construction.. initial I only hired him to build a driveway and covert to get to the back of my yard.. he did such a good job I asked to complete a few big excavation jobs!! so blessed to have come crossed this company"
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My jobs

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for McCall Farms Excavation
McCall Farms Excavation
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

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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Noble Landscaping & Construction
3.9(
52
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Noble Landscaping did a perfect finishing of a great job. The planting was exactly what I wanted. I am so glad I chose him for the project. I am very satisfied with the finished project"
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Mowing season
Mowing
Pressure washing
Landscaping Project

+92

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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