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Avatar for Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+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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15 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

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 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

"I have used Allen's Construction & Wreckin' for years they are amazing they always go above and beyond I would highly recommend to anyone in need of excavation to contact Allen's Construction & Wreckin' they are the best."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Clements Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gallatin, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Unfortunately, I have not been able to actually see the yard as I live 500 miles away. I was told by a local that "it looked better than what the city did"; I expected that, at the least, but I'm sure it looked much better. Mr Clements was great at keeping in contact and got the job done ASAP so I'm very pleased with that. I intend to continue to use his service due to the promptness, good contact, and reliability!"
Lawn Care
Lawn care
Bush Hogging
Bush Hogging
Bush Hogging

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Noble Landscaping & Construction
Noble Landscaping & Construction
3.9(
51
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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 by66%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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