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Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
7
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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

"The quality of the work and responsiveness were top notch. It has been a pleasure doing business with Creative Bobcat Concepts; Cory is extremely honest, hard working, very knowledgeable about excavation best practices, and provides very reasonable and fair pricing. Within hours of my request for quotation, Cory drove 1 ½ hours to examine the work necessary, provided a quotation the next day, and completed the job in a timely manner within the highest standards of quality. Thank you Cory, Creative Bobcat Concepts has my highest personal recommendation."
Start house seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
House seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rutherford Construction
4.2(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy did an excellent Job.. I look forward to having him do more work for me in the future. He is very professional in attire and workmanship, Up do date tools to do up to date work. Prompt, explained what he would do and how it would look. Just a pleasure to have him here."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Lafayette Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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