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Dan's Digs

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Dan's Digs

4.85(
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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Courteous and reliable."

Mike O on March 2023

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Courteous and reliable."

Mike O on March 2023

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Sme trucking and escavating

5.00(
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Sme trucking and escavating

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We are a local family-owned and operated business. Quality work is our #1 priority. No job is too small. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"SME trucking is a one of a kind trucking business to that handles all of your ✅Rock Hauls ✅Dirt Hauls-topsoil, fill dirt, chert ✅Haul offs ✅Demolition We are a locally owned and operated business. ☎️Today for a quote 931-691-6127 SME trucking is locally owned by wonderful people and will go out of their way to meet all of your needs!"

Katelyn G on February 2024

We are a local family-owned and operated business. Quality work is our #1 priority. No job is too small. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"SME trucking is a one of a kind trucking business to that handles all of your ✅Rock Hauls ✅Dirt Hauls-topsoil, fill dirt, chert ✅Haul offs ✅Demolition We are a locally owned and operated business. ☎️Today for a quote 931-691-6127 SME trucking is locally owned by wonderful people and will go out of their way to meet all of your needs!"

Katelyn G on February 2024

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Black Water Construction

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Black Water Construction

4.93(
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25 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Here at Blackwater Construction and Excavation we specialize in land management projects like excavation, water diversion, clearing, cleaning, and maintaining your property as well as cutting and prepping land for driveways. If you have a job that needs to be done we have a crew ready to make it happen. Don’t let another summer go by with out finishing all your around the house projects! Message us today for a quote!

"I hired these guys to clear off my land to build my home. They cleared the land, installed a septic, built my house pad, built my driveway, and placed my water line & underground electric. These guys were phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone needing some work done! "

Kate C on June 2025

Here at Blackwater Construction and Excavation we specialize in land management projects like excavation, water diversion, clearing, cleaning, and maintaining your property as well as cutting and prepping land for driveways. If you have a job that needs to be done we have a crew ready to make it happen. Don’t let another summer go by with out finishing all your around the house projects! Message us today for a quote!

"I hired these guys to clear off my land to build my home. They cleared the land, installed a septic, built my house pad, built my driveway, and placed my water line & underground electric. These guys were phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone needing some work done! "

Kate C on June 2025

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Keaton Gooch

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Keaton Gooch

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2 years of experience

We specialize in land clearing, forestry mulching, excavating, and more!. We have industry experience since 2014 in commercial, civil, and residential construction. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in land clearing, forestry mulching, excavating, and more!. We have industry experience since 2014 in commercial, civil, and residential construction. We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

Battlefield Line Design

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Battlefield Line Design

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7 years of experience

Battlefield Line Design is your premier asphalt paving, sealing and maintenance provider. We provide driveway, parking lot and street paving as well as crack-filling, sealing, patching, and striping. We guarantee all of our work as well as guaranteeing a fair competitive price. All work is insured and contracted for your protection.

Battlefield Line Design is your premier asphalt paving, sealing and maintenance provider. We provide driveway, parking lot and street paving as well as crack-filling, sealing, patching, and striping. We guarantee all of our work as well as guaranteeing a fair competitive price. All work is insured and contracted for your protection.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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