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Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Harrogate, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job and redirected my driveway allowing it to drain perfectly. I would highly recommend him and I would definitely hire him again."
Start house seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
House seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lake Mountain Landscaping & Construction LLC
4.0(
26
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Serving Harrogate, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"They were very fast and did an excellent job in preparing the designated spot for my pool. They flattened a 17' x 10' area then packed it with sand. Would recommend them for future projects."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stefaniak Construction
4.7(
13
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Serving Harrogate, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dillion was prompt, friendly, and honest with estimates. He provided an itemized Bill of Materials that he updated as the project progressed and to support changes that I requested. Their estimates were in range with my own estimates for the region. Dillion, B.J., and Brandon are professional, hard working, a pleasure to be around, and I would hire them again."
Custom fireplace
Installed new door where window was built stairs and finishing up stain
We started to tear the chimney down
Custom fireplace
Outside after we stained everything

+55

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smart Alpha Builders LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Harrogate, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to do excavation work on my yard and install a new driveway a few years ago. They were always punctual and communicated easily. Completed the job within the timeframe provided. No issues with the driveway, till this day it looks like brand new!"
My jobs
My jobs
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Hall Landscaping And Handyman
5.0(
7
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Serving Harrogate, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with. Completed building our deck in a timely manner, are very friendly & reasonably priced. Will be working with them again to complete our grading."
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones
Stepping stones

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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 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.

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