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Clear Ground Land Co. LLC
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Serving Gates, TN and surrounding areas

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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!"
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CJ Sanders Logistics LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gates, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

"I had an old refrigerator that I needed to get rid of. They showed up exactly when they said they would, and quickly loaded the refrigerator. The price was more than reasonable. I would highly recommend them for any large item removal."
Response time30 mins
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Excavating and Trenching
5.0(
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Serving Gates, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eric did a great job, he is very knowledgeable and efficient. He dug a drain from our driveway that was having erosion problems and installed drainage pipes on the side to fed them to the street storm drain."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gordon Services
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Serving Gates, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"You will not be disappointed if you hire this crew. Honest, hard-working professionals - going above and beyond when needed - a pleasure doing business with them."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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