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BCB Farms
5.0(
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Serving Guys, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have never felt so comfortable working with any other company I have ever hired for any kind of work. Fantastic people, honest, great work. We will hire BCB anytime we need excavating or land maintenance work. As a previous reviewer; we met them on-site of our land to go over the plans. A couple months later Cassie called us. They sent pictures each day of the work and we live 700 miles away. Looking forward to a long relationship."
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+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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West Tennessee Land Clearing and Construction Pros
5.0(
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Serving Guys, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"He was AMAZING! He did such a great job and he was so nice and absolutely hilarious! Will definitely have him do work for us again in the future! Thanks Ron!!"
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+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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watkins excavation and grading llc
5.0(
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Serving Guys, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Everything went great .Very knowledgeable about the job to be done.Very friendly and respectful.On time and did a great job.Not in a rush as he took his time and did extra work above and beyond the very basic scope of the project.I would highly recommend Watkins Land clearing to everyone. Jack G"
B&e farms
Holloday, TN
Land clearing in Tuscumbia
Driveway repair
B&e farms

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beachy's Forestry Mulching
5.0(
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Serving Guys, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kent came and mulched my overgrown landscape, going from one area of my 3 acre yard to the next. Everywhere he worked became a clean new area for me to landscape. What's left behind is like a park, with mulch already on the site. Unbelievable the work he performed in 4 hours! It would have taken a 10 man crew with saws and heavy equipment several days to do what he did in 4 hours. Up front, clear pricing, He did exactly what he said he would do in a small window of acceptable weather in the early spring. I couldn't have asked for more"
Response time4 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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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