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Blaine Henry Excavating LLC
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I met Blaine and his father, Ron in December. I instantly knew they were the people I wanted to do the job. As we walked around my yard I was impressed with their knowledge and courtesy. I was particularly happy to hear they'd been in this business for 3 generations. I interviewed two other companies getting the obligatory 3 references. The difference between the 2 and Blaine was night and day. Neither of them really knew what they were doing. One, it seemed had to check with my engineer on every step. Blaine knew exactly what to do without consulting anyone (except sometimes his dad)- they were a Team! They are the experts. The job was finished sooner than expected. I've never seen people work so efficiently.. They worked in tandem with the structural engineers specifications. Although I don't think they needed his instructions. They left a very clean worksite (after excavation work!) I highly recommend this excellent company."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Fanel Hardscapes and Landscapes
4.8(
33
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They took the grass out between two driveways, It was fantastic. They left the place spotless, fantastic workers. There was no spot of mud or dirt when they left. And I will highly, highly recommend them. Three of us were senior citizens they were so nice and they were just marvelous."
Landscaping Project
Stone and Gravel Project
Concrete walkway
Gravity blocks wall and bricks pavers patio
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project

+275

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrew Pazder Excavation
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Norris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

I started off in a skid steer at young age with my family owning an excavation business and became very interested at a young age. I’ve been in excavation full time since I was 15 years old working at 2 grading company’s one residential and the other commercial to better my knowledge for whatever the job throws at my crew and I.

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Lake view lot
Lake view lot
Lake view lot

+16

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

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