Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Paris, TN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Paris, TN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Excavation pros in Paris

Avatar for Layne Construction, LLC
Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I have been in construction for 45 years… This is by far the best septic system installers I have ever seen! I work out of state and They came out and completely installed my system and got it inspected with zero issues.. They Took drone footage of the install and the backfilling the fill lines so I would know everything about the system. This is a true professional company !!"
Septic Installation
Septic System
Driveway and culvert
Driveway and culvert
Waterline Install

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
VVM Earthworks
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

Leedy Farms & Land Management LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Leedy Farms & Land Management LLC is a locally owned and operated land management, excavation, and property improvement company based in Buchanan, Tennessee. Established in 2023, our team brings decades of combined hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, excavation, land clearing, grading, property maintenance, welding, fabrication, construction support, and industrial work.\n\nWe serve West Tennessee and surrounding areas and are willing to travel for larger projects. Our services include excavation, land and lot clearing, tree and brush removal, driveway and road work, gravel spreading, grading, drainage improvements, bush hogging, site preparation, and property cleanup.\n\nWe believe in honesty, dependability, hard work, clear communication, and treating every customer's property like our own. We take pride in doing the job right from start to finish.\n\nFrom clearing to completion – we do it all!

M & M Home Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to M&M Home Services proudly servicing Camden and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.\n\n

Response time1 hour
...
Showing 1-10 of 56
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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.

The Paris, TN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.