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Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very detailed, clear understanding of the requirements and detailed all in the contract, would definitely recommend and use again in the future."
Septic Installation
Septic System
Driveway and culvert
Driveway and culvert
Waterline Install

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Taylor Contractors
4.6(
7
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Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went very well with the yard he had to work with, We thought. Jason was very informative, he let us know at every stage what was going to happen. Very thoughtful ,nice and fair person. He was reasonable as far as pricing the job at task. Thank you Jason.?"
Before
Retaining Wall
Before
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall

+17

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CJ Sanders Logistics LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Paris, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

"He done a great job he cleaned out a shed and tore down also he hauled it away he was very friendly He did a excellent job he is reasonably priced"
Response time30 mins
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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