Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Guys, TN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Guys, TN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Guys, TN

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Guys, TN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Guys, TN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on March 24, 2026

Find Excavation pros in Guys

Avatar for West Star Premier Properties LLC
West Star Premier Properties LLC
5.0(
8
)

Serving Guys, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived at a good time and removed my stumps and brought extra dirt to fill in where they pulled out the stumpsâ ¦very politeâ ¦would recommend"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for BCB Farms
BCB Farms
5.0(
7
)

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."
Finished
Finished
Finished
Near done
Before

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for West Tennessee Land Clearing and Construction Pros
West Tennessee Land Clearing and Construction Pros
5.0(
6
)

Serving Guys, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

"Joe was courteous and very professional. He didn’t mind doing anything that was requested. A pleasurable experience. Many Thanks Joe!!! Hope to hire you again. GW"
driveway
driveway
driveway
driveway
driveway

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for watkins excavation and grading llc
watkins excavation and grading llc
5.0(
4
)

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
Request Quote
Showing 1-10 of 41
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The Guys, TN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles