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Memphis Construction Etc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piperton, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Xavier and his crew re-did my front flower bed and constructed a stone border. They are very knowledgeable and experienced and did a tremendous job. I would highly recommend for any landscaping needs."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&J Dirt Service, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Piperton, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Contractor gave a very positive review in regards to the quality of the dirt work & site preparation completed by J&J Dirt Service, LLC. The land started out covered with trees & required lots of leveling. I will definitely choose this company again in the future if the opportunity arises. Please reach out to me or contact me if any questions."
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Land clearing
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Land clearing
Stonewall Rd

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Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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