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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 Mosheim, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We were extremely pleased with every aspect of this project. Response to our inquiry was prompt. Mickey explained the job completely and offered excellent suggestions. The results was more than we texpected for less than our budget. Work was done promptly, efficiently and professionally. Clean up was very well done. I would not hesitate to recommend Smoky Top Contractors."
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Rooted Land Works
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mosheim, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Make sure you are very specific in your vision, the work to be done and what you expect at the end of the job. Great attitude from rooted land works. Easy to work with and will help you accomplish your goals."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mosheim, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very friendly but were professional in their job. They worked slowly on removing the tree from my house making sure nothing was damaged. They cleaned up after themselves including putting grass seeds down and straw. I would most currently hire them again."
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During project.
Maple tree removal
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+49

Recommended by100%of homeowners
JC Tree Cutting and Landscaping Services
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mosheim, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a very large and tall tree in our fenced backyard. It had died from some disease, and we were afraid for when limbs would start to fall off. Juan came out and gave us a reasonable quote to cut tree down and cut into easily burned sections. He was fully prepared to do the work and had more than enough tools to do the job when he arrived. His method of working was fast and safe for him and us. We will request his services again when we need another tree taken down or trimmed. Highly recommend him to anyone needing tree services."
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Tree still standing
After Safe Drop
Before

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by11%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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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