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Blewett Outdoor Living

4.71(
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Blewett Outdoor Living

4.71(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Blewett Outdoor Living is family owned and operated and has been in business since 2009. We are capable and equipped to complete any commercial or residential projects. Blewett Outdoor Living strives to provide quality workmanship at a competitive price with regular continuing education on the products and services provided.

"(TL/DR: We are happy with the work Cory did, and I would recommend him for your landscaping needs.) The theme here is "all's well that ends well." Cory is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and he's very agreeable to work with. He and his crew work remarkably quickly, too, and the quality of work is very good. The job was not without its hiccups, though. Cory is not a proactive communicator, and that caused us some grief along the way. Without boring you with every detail, Cory and his crew got to work on Day 1, and by the end of Day 2, they had built an entire retaining wall on a line different from the one we'd talked about. He told me he had lain the foundation on Day 1 and, when he didn't hear from me, assumed it was correct and moved on to building the wall on Day 2. Problem is, he didn't inform me that I needed to review his Day 1 work (I never imagined that he would do the work differently than what we talked about when he met me for the initial estimate), or that he would interpret no word from me as acceptance of his work. The result was that he had to deconstruct the wall and then rebuild it along the correct line, which I'm sure was a lot of work, but he did it and did so cheerfully. This kerfuffle was unfortunately repeated, in essence, with the landscape stairs--building, followed by no word from him, followed by silence from me, followed by a discrepancy between what he built and what I wanted. This was especially frustrating, because, after the wall incident, he said he would take photos of the unfinished stairs and send them to me for approval before completing them. But, all's well that ends well: he and I met to discuss the issue, and then he and his crew redid the stairs to my satisfaction. To sum up, my experience with Cory is that he will make judgment calls, build, and hope it works out right rather than consulting you to see what you want and doing it that way (or telling you it can't be done that way for a particular reason). If you have a drawn plan that Cory can refer to, you may not have these issues, and perhaps I should have insisted on drawing him a plan when he didn't insist on having one before beginning work. Or, if you don't work during the day, you could oversee the work and give feedback as it's happening to prevent any issues from arising. But don't expect Cory to be proactive about communication. So, after all that, do I regret getting Cory to do the work? Absolutely not. He got it done quickly, did it well, did it for an excellent price, and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. And we are. We are very excited about the way things turned out, and we can't wait to use the back yard space that Cory helped us create. I would absolutely recommend him."

Matt B on May 2021

Blewett Outdoor Living is family owned and operated and has been in business since 2009. We are capable and equipped to complete any commercial or residential projects. Blewett Outdoor Living strives to provide quality workmanship at a competitive price with regular continuing education on the products and services provided.

"(TL/DR: We are happy with the work Cory did, and I would recommend him for your landscaping needs.) The theme here is "all's well that ends well." Cory is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and he's very agreeable to work with. He and his crew work remarkably quickly, too, and the quality of work is very good. The job was not without its hiccups, though. Cory is not a proactive communicator, and that caused us some grief along the way. Without boring you with every detail, Cory and his crew got to work on Day 1, and by the end of Day 2, they had built an entire retaining wall on a line different from the one we'd talked about. He told me he had lain the foundation on Day 1 and, when he didn't hear from me, assumed it was correct and moved on to building the wall on Day 2. Problem is, he didn't inform me that I needed to review his Day 1 work (I never imagined that he would do the work differently than what we talked about when he met me for the initial estimate), or that he would interpret no word from me as acceptance of his work. The result was that he had to deconstruct the wall and then rebuild it along the correct line, which I'm sure was a lot of work, but he did it and did so cheerfully. This kerfuffle was unfortunately repeated, in essence, with the landscape stairs--building, followed by no word from him, followed by silence from me, followed by a discrepancy between what he built and what I wanted. This was especially frustrating, because, after the wall incident, he said he would take photos of the unfinished stairs and send them to me for approval before completing them. But, all's well that ends well: he and I met to discuss the issue, and then he and his crew redid the stairs to my satisfaction. To sum up, my experience with Cory is that he will make judgment calls, build, and hope it works out right rather than consulting you to see what you want and doing it that way (or telling you it can't be done that way for a particular reason). If you have a drawn plan that Cory can refer to, you may not have these issues, and perhaps I should have insisted on drawing him a plan when he didn't insist on having one before beginning work. Or, if you don't work during the day, you could oversee the work and give feedback as it's happening to prevent any issues from arising. But don't expect Cory to be proactive about communication. So, after all that, do I regret getting Cory to do the work? Absolutely not. He got it done quickly, did it well, did it for an excellent price, and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. And we are. We are very excited about the way things turned out, and we can't wait to use the back yard space that Cory helped us create. I would absolutely recommend him."

Matt B on May 2021


"Did a great job and came back to address and fix a small needed fix"

Denise W on December 2023

Rocky Top Excavation is locally owned and operated. We provide unmatched customer service. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to doing business with you!

"Did a great job and came back to address and fix a small needed fix"

Denise W on December 2023


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Drainage & Erosion Specialists

4.50(
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Drainage & Erosion Specialists

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Drainage & Erosion Specialists is Veteran owned and offers a multitude of property management services to restore or repair damaged land. Anything from water drainage systems to outdoor construction projects and landscaping, we provide a broad range of services for your outdoor needs.

"Alan did a fantastic job for me and I highly recommend him. He did everything he said, when he said he would. Arrived on time both days and gave a reasonable price. I'd definitely hire him again."

Teresa H on October 2025

Drainage & Erosion Specialists is Veteran owned and offers a multitude of property management services to restore or repair damaged land. Anything from water drainage systems to outdoor construction projects and landscaping, we provide a broad range of services for your outdoor needs.

"Alan did a fantastic job for me and I highly recommend him. He did everything he said, when he said he would. Arrived on time both days and gave a reasonable price. I'd definitely hire him again."

Teresa H on October 2025


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Junk R Us LLC

5.00(
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Junk R Us LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

- At Junk 'R Us, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We operate with unwavering integrity, ensuring that every interaction and service we provide is grounded in honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior. Our commitment to a customer-first approach sets us apart – we prioritize your needs, concerns, and satisfaction above all else. - Integrity is at the heart of our operations. We believe in doing what's right, even when no one is watching. From our initial contact to the final sweep, you can trust that we will handle your belongings and spaces with the utmost care and respect. We are dedicated to providing you with accurate information, fair pricing, and efficient solutions, so you can rely on us to deliver on our promises every time.

"Speedy and efficient."

Kathy G on November 2024

- At Junk 'R Us, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We operate with unwavering integrity, ensuring that every interaction and service we provide is grounded in honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior. Our commitment to a customer-first approach sets us apart – we prioritize your needs, concerns, and satisfaction above all else. - Integrity is at the heart of our operations. We believe in doing what's right, even when no one is watching. From our initial contact to the final sweep, you can trust that we will handle your belongings and spaces with the utmost care and respect. We are dedicated to providing you with accurate information, fair pricing, and efficient solutions, so you can rely on us to deliver on our promises every time.

"Speedy and efficient."

Kathy G on November 2024


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Chickamauga Construction, LLC

4.67(
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Chickamauga Construction, LLC

4.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With 20 years of experience in the concrete and excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from concrete to excavating. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Chickamauga Construction, LLC, a call today. We look forward to working with you! Please add as much detail in your description of your project as you can. When we evaluate the cost of your lead we look for details on your project and if there are none, we typically will not pay for the lead. Thanks so much! We want to do your work.

"* Called Martin and scheduled an appt. for him to look at my property. I needed to wait about a week...which I was fine with. * Day of appt., he did not show. I called and he apologized for missing the appointment due to being stuck on a previous job (understandable)...so he reschedules with me for the next day. (I cordially agree) * Next day's appointment...again he did not show. I called and left a message on Martin's voicemail. He never called back. * I made several attempts to call again, but the calls never go through. * I can only assume that Martin has decided that the work I need is not worth his time...and I have wasted a week of my time with a man and his company who show little courtesy and low character towards a prospective client by not communicating with them. * I would have been fine if he had just told me he wasn't interested in looking at my property instead of stringing me along for over a week...only to end up ghosting me. Â"

Brad B on January 2024

With 20 years of experience in the concrete and excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from concrete to excavating. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Chickamauga Construction, LLC, a call today. We look forward to working with you! Please add as much detail in your description of your project as you can. When we evaluate the cost of your lead we look for details on your project and if there are none, we typically will not pay for the lead. Thanks so much! We want to do your work.

"* Called Martin and scheduled an appt. for him to look at my property. I needed to wait about a week...which I was fine with. * Day of appt., he did not show. I called and he apologized for missing the appointment due to being stuck on a previous job (understandable)...so he reschedules with me for the next day. (I cordially agree) * Next day's appointment...again he did not show. I called and left a message on Martin's voicemail. He never called back. * I made several attempts to call again, but the calls never go through. * I can only assume that Martin has decided that the work I need is not worth his time...and I have wasted a week of my time with a man and his company who show little courtesy and low character towards a prospective client by not communicating with them. * I would have been fine if he had just told me he wasn't interested in looking at my property instead of stringing me along for over a week...only to end up ghosting me. Â"

Brad B on January 2024


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Morrison's Concrete & Demo

5.00(
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Morrison's Concrete & Demo

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Here at Morrison's Concrete & Demo we are the best at what we do and it shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism and timeliness. Our employees are always timely and focused on the job. With years of experience in our trade you can be confident that you are hiring the best company for your concrete needs. We specialize in decorative concrete stamping so give us a call to start your project!

"THE WORKER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE THE PROJECT TURNED OUT GREAT!!!"

Eugene A on March 2021

Here at Morrison's Concrete & Demo we are the best at what we do and it shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism and timeliness. Our employees are always timely and focused on the job. With years of experience in our trade you can be confident that you are hiring the best company for your concrete needs. We specialize in decorative concrete stamping so give us a call to start your project!

"THE WORKER WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE THE PROJECT TURNED OUT GREAT!!!"

Eugene A on March 2021


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Wilamut Construction Co. LLC

5.00(
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Wilamut Construction Co. LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Wilamut Construction prides themselves on all types of exterior work. With a passion and 6 years of experience for grading, land clearing, site prep, and bush hogging/ brush cutting, Wyatt is able to make your dream a reality. Equipment ranging from bulldozers, excavators and track loader, Wyatt is prepared for any project no matter the size. Give Wilamut a call- for your next big idea project!

"They are a young company with good talent. They follow through on al the work they provide"

Brian W on March 2022

Wilamut Construction prides themselves on all types of exterior work. With a passion and 6 years of experience for grading, land clearing, site prep, and bush hogging/ brush cutting, Wyatt is able to make your dream a reality. Equipment ranging from bulldozers, excavators and track loader, Wyatt is prepared for any project no matter the size. Give Wilamut a call- for your next big idea project!

"They are a young company with good talent. They follow through on al the work they provide"

Brian W on March 2022


R&S Land Services

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R&S Land Services

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Luke Sneed Lawn and Land Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Luke Sneed Lawn and Land Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business


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EVOLUTION LAND SERVICES

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EVOLUTION LAND SERVICES

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Wine Plumbing LLC

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Wine Plumbing LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wine Plumbing LLC is a residential/commercial plumbing company which specializes in plumbing repair, drainage issues, fixture repair and replacement, and remodels. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We have a few different pricing options for our customers depending on the job. We will try our best to work with our customers on the best way of handling their individual needs. We are a local, family owned business with over two decades of experience in everything from residential plumbing to industrial piping.

"Josh is the most professional contractor that I have ever used. He was prompt, Did a great job, charged a fair price and followed up on what he did. Do yourself a favor and call him for your plumbing needs. Michael Carter. 770-633-5748"

Michael C on February 2021

Wine Plumbing LLC is a residential/commercial plumbing company which specializes in plumbing repair, drainage issues, fixture repair and replacement, and remodels. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. We have a few different pricing options for our customers depending on the job. We will try our best to work with our customers on the best way of handling their individual needs. We are a local, family owned business with over two decades of experience in everything from residential plumbing to industrial piping.

"Josh is the most professional contractor that I have ever used. He was prompt, Did a great job, charged a fair price and followed up on what he did. Do yourself a favor and call him for your plumbing needs. Michael Carter. 770-633-5748"

Michael C on February 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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