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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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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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All Around Solutions LLC
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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

"Custom wood painted deck and wheelchair ramp. These guys were absolutely phenomenal. I am very happy with their work and plan to use them again. They went above and beyond the scope of work they quoted me on. I'm delighted. Could not possibly recommend any more highly. They are A+++ in my book!"
Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Foskey Exteriors, LLC
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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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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Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Global Land Solutions
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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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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Junk R Us LLC
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Serving Ooltewah, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Trustworthy, professional, on time, great communication, wonderful work ethic, cared about doing quality work at a fair price, went above and beyond to do an excellent job of cleaning old burned down barn debris, removed old tires, dug up old patio remains of half-buried bricks, particleboard and carpets, and then leveled the areas by raking and mowing to beautify and complete the job I would hire this company again and again, and I recommend them to everyone."
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Response time10 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

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