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Avatar for Oaks Excavating LLC
Oaks Excavating LLC
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Murfreesboro, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"WOW! I hit the jackpot in using Oaks Excavating service for assistance is removal of various items from my garage! What a great experience! Efficient and thorough to every detail. In just a few hours, our garage was transformed. Drew was amazing and extremely kind in his work! I highly recommend this company for help in removing the clutter!"
We Can Do It
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&S Construction and Remodeling
4.9(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Murfreesboro, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired J&S Construction remodeling to repair a shed roof, steps to our wooden porch, and to install a railing on our front porch steps. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. He did a great job and quickly. We were working within a time frame and appreciate him accomplishing everything in under 3 days. His estimate for the repairs was affordable and on par with the other estimates we received. We will be hiring J&S again in the future. * I tried uploading photos but it says the file size is too large."
Bathroom floor
Ceiling fan install
Wheel chair ramp
Wheel chair ramp
Subfloor redoing

+121

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE
4.7(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Murfreesboro, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great. Kevin is an 'owner operator' so I don't have to deal with a guy disconnected from the work coming it to check in once in a blue moon. He does stuff the right way. He communicates amazingly, we had some small 'additions' to the project that were fairly priced and didn't go much beyond the original quote (few hundred bucks on a 10k+ job). Also, these additions were caused by poor workmanship of my hardscapes company I had earlier, Kevin's team rebuilt part of their wall, re-supported the coping in one corner, and added a low retaining wall to the edge of the patio to keep the pavers from falling out into the yard (yes, previous company just had pavers end to grass with a plastic mulch bed edge holding in the patio). I was referred to Kevin through a neighbor and he has also completed a fairly large job at my neighbors house since (similar work to mine)."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+60

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Allen's Construction & Wreckin'
Allen's Construction & Wreckin'
4.9(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Murfreesboro, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allen is one of the hardest workers I know. He knows his stuff, and can pretty much accomplish whatever you need to get done. Although we've used Allen for multiple projects over several years, the re-grading and compaction of our pond was probably the largest project. We are grateful for all of his help, and are proud to call him a friend!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
New Seasons Outdoor Services
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Murfreesboro, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was excellent. Highly recommend. Was timely professional and the job was great. I needed weeding mulching bush trimming and some older mature plants replaced. He also buried a drain pipe on the side of my home that was exposed. I was very pleased and will use him again."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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