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Avatar for Woodrum Landscape and Design
Woodrum Landscape and Design
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hixson, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Woodrum Landscaping and Design did a great job with our landscaping project. Pattie was terrific to work with. She and her team were very thorough and professional. They did everything that they said they would do regarding the project. The price we paid was a very fair price for all of the work that was done. I would definitely hire them again."
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+88

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Mountain Valley Dirt and Trees, LLC
Mountain Valley Dirt and Trees, LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hixson, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional in all respects! They trimmed some hedges a bit and cut some totally back. They removed 3 small trees. They worked quickly and steadfastly. They totally cleaned up the debris. Price was reasonable. I recommend them without any reservation."
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+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Dega Enterprises, LLC
Dega Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Hixson, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sean and his colleagues repaired/replaced three large culverts that had washed out from a logging road that was about 3/4 mile long. They regraded the road, removed and repaired or reinstalled three different culverts and were in and out on time, despite plenty of rain. They came in within budget and the communication between contractor and client was excellent. I trust this guy like few other contractors I have hired."
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+7

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Around Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hixson, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"All Around Solutions LLC workers have been doing an impeccable job at my home! Ethan Putnam and his team are professional, knowledgeable. and pleasant to be around. Ethan has great communication skills too. Compliments from my friends and family have been things like, "This looks like a new house and this doesn't look like the same living room." This company is awesome! Great choice! Their prices are reasonable too. Special THANKS goes out to Ethan & team! /S/ Pauline Green "
Response time10 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for Global Land Solutions
Global Land Solutions
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hixson, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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