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Avatar for Smoky Top Contractor
Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Maynardville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Smoky Top Contractor is a great crew! I needed some land cleared and concrete poured for a house. They moved quickly from the process of quoting, doing the job, and cleaning up! They are very fairly priced as well. I will definitely be giving them a call for my next project !"
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
Avatar for Valley Crest Services
Valley Crest Services
4.9(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Maynardville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clayton is the best out there. In a time where just getting someone to show up is half the battle, he goes above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain things. He kept us updated on the timing of our project. The construction field is very busy at the moment, but he made sure to let us know when plans had to change due to weather and supply issues. He accepts nothing less than perfection and left our property spotless, unlike contractors in the past."
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+38

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rhino Excavation
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Maynardville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so happy to choose Ryan and Rhino Excavation to work on our retaining wall and driveway project. Along with their associates of Mulch and More, the project came out amazing! We can't say enough great things about this young man! From a great work ethic and constant communication throughout the project was a breath of relief. If you are looking for a a retaining wall, hardscape/landscape project, driveway or concrete work, give Ryan a call."
Retaining Wall Repair
Retaining Wall Repair
Complete yard cleanup
Flower bed install and French drain install
Yard grade

+16

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JAM Lawn & Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Maynardville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We needed some landscaping clean up on the front of our home. I work in construction management and work with all the trades. We truly appreciated Jorge’s kindness and work ethic. I’m happy to say he is taking over our lawn service permanently. He did a job that was truly above and beyond! It looks phenomenal and the grass is cut perfectly! If you’re thinking about hiring or getting a quote from anyone, reach out to this company first!"
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel

+17

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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.

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.

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.

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