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Avatar for Blewett Outdoor Living
Blewett Outdoor Living
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Professional company with a reasonable cost and totally dependable. I have future projects including hardscapes which I will definitely use Blewett again! Thank you, Corey!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Chickamauga Construction, LLC
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Chickamauga Construction is a first-rate business. They went way beyond our expectations. Martin is both courteous and very knowledgeable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
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+24

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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All Around Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"Very pleased with our completed projects. Everything was done in a timely manner. Everyone were cordial, knowledgeable and professional. Obvious caring about the finished job. Ethan is a true professional."
Response time1 day
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Foskey Exteriors, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great people, wonderful work and true craftsmanship. Both of my decks look much better. I look forward ti using this company again and again. Increased my property value by 25k"
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+48

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
4.3(
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jared is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Legacy Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very difficult job due to severe slope on most of the project. Amazed at their dedication and excellence in completing this job rapidly and under budget. I would not hesitate to recommend Legacy Land services."
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Junk R Us LLC
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JunkRUs LLC did an excellent job of tearing down a shed in my back yard that a huge pine tree fell on. They worked quickly and efficiently to get the job done. They hauled the remains of the building and ALL the debris off. The area where the shed once stood was left perfectly clean. The owners were courteous, polite, and just good people to do business with. I highly recommend them."
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+12

Response time9 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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