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Lyman Brothers Construction
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piney Flats, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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"Great crew to work with. Next day after our first meeting I received sketches of the kitchen we discussed. They really listened to our needs and gave several options. We did a kitchen remodel, new flooring, interior painting, and a new deck with storage shed. Sam and the whole staff are amazing."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by12%of homeowners
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MY DIGNITY SENIOR SAFE HOMES LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piney Flats, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

My Dignity Senior Safe Homes is East Tennessee?s trusted provider of home safety modifications for seniors and veterans. We help families reduce fall risks and support independent living through fast, professional upgrades such as grab bars, ramps, stair rails, and bathroom modifications. Our certified specialists deliver hospital-grade solutions within 48 hours of assessment, ensuring peace of mind after hospital discharge or during transitions at home. Backed by My Dignity Personal Care Services and the Senior Micro Villages network, we combine compassionate care with expert craftsmanship to keep loved ones safe, comfortable, and aging with dignity in their own homes.

ADA Compliant Bathroom
ADA Compliant Bathroom
ADA Compliant Bathroom
ADA Compliant Bathroom
ADA Compliant Bathroom

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M&L Lumber and Excavating
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piney Flats, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were excited to have Landon & his team. They provided a positive presence at our home. They had all equipment needed to do an expert job within a short period of time. I would be happy to recommend them to others."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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