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Hoarder Control
4.3(
9
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Serving Mason, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"They did a great job. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, they still got the job done in less time than I thought and at a very reasonable price. I will definitely recommend them to anyone who needs this kind of work."
Concrete Slab Removal
Light demolition job
Light demolition job
Hoarding Cleanup
Hoarding Cleanup

+13

Response time20 mins
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Excavating and Trenching
5.0(
1
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Serving Mason, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Eric did a great job, he is very knowledgeable and efficient. He dug a drain from our driveway that was having erosion problems and installed drainage pipes on the side to fed them to the street storm drain."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gordon Services
4.5(
11
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Serving Mason, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"You will not be disappointed if you hire this crew. Honest, hard-working professionals - going above and beyond when needed - a pleasure doing business with them."
Old Culvert
New Culvert
Preparing For New Culvert
Preparing For New Culvert
My work

+60

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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