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Avatar for Elliott & Son Excavating LLC
Elliott & Son Excavating LLC
5.0(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Elliot and Sons Excavating gave very good service at a very good price. I will be contracting them again for more work. They are a very good company!"
2” sewer line
Kiser Home
2” sewer line
Kiser Home
2” sewerline

+14

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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving La Follette, 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
Response rate100%
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Quality Lawn Care, Hauling & Excavating
4.3(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great working with this company replacing a long section of underground corrugated metal drain pipe. The employees here were great, the heavy equipment was owned by the company itself, and the operator was a surgeon with the excavator."
Walkway sitting area
Walkway sitting area
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Cutting driveway

+7

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UT Excavation
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Bryson seemed to be a very hard worker and meticulous with his job. He made triple sure everything was accurate and on the up and up. Highly recommend for any work."
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IVS Construction Corp.
3.8(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: Quality work

"Very professional and fast. Hard workers and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend."
Response time3 days
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EAE Consulting & Contracting
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I am a disabled Marine Corps veteran with 15 years in the construction industry. I have many connections and sub contractors in the Knoxville area and we can take care of any task you may have at hand

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Lafayette Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Lafayette Landscaping, we provide dependable, professional service throughout Knoxville and the surrounding areas. We offer landscaping, junk removal, pressure washing, and property cleanups. Whether you need a construction site cleaned up, old furniture hauled away, or a freshly mulched flower bed, we’re here to help. Our goal is to make every job quick, stress-free, and leave your property looking its best.

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Johnson Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"This guy did a great job putting in my electric line and septic tank. He knows exactly how to do the job and is very professional."
Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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