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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

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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding 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(
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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

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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

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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