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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Plainview - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Smoky Top Contractor
Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We were extremely pleased with every aspect of this project. Response to our inquiry was prompt. Mickey explained the job completely and offered excellent suggestions. The results was more than we texpected for less than our budget. Work was done promptly, efficiently and professionally. Clean up was very well done. I would not hesitate to recommend Smoky Top Contractors."
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Valley Crest Services
4.9(
30
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Valley Crest is hands down the best contractor we have ever worked with. He had done more than one project for us, in fact, he does all the builds we have. From our deck to our porch, the projects he has done are the best we have ever seen. ((Wish the site would let us put more than one project down.)) Owner, Clayton, is kind, personable, and ready to solve any task - going above and beyond."
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+38

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Quality Lawn Care, Hauling & Excavating
4.3(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Quality Lawn Care late last year to remove the remnants of a root system, grade and level out my lawn away from the house, and reseed. Everyone was friendly enough when outperforming the work, but the yard did not look level. When I asked about it, they said it would settle and level out and if there were any issues to give them a call. After everything started to grow in and I cut the grass I found several areas where roots were exposed in addition to an overall unlevel lawn - let alone the grading being non-existent. I took it as the downside of having a large tree removed and reached back out to them to get a quote on having everything gone over again in addition to other work - fully expecting to pay for the service. They were quick to respond and come out to get a quote. Larry was very friendly and got everything down for additional work while stating the original work would be covered and done free of charge. That was a great relief to hear ... except that was the last I heard. I have called the numbers I had previously several times across three weeks and left messages with no response. I left 1 star for work quality and value since they performed some work. I left a half star for customer service since they were friendly when dealing with them, but there was ZERO follow-up and have now been ghosted. Shameful way to reconcile an issue by offering to guarantee work and then disappear. -UPDATE: I was contacted by Quality Lawn Care to schedule the work as the rain continuously delayed schedules and they had to wait on the dirt to finish the landscaping. After a few weeks, we were able to get someone out and they completed the grading with fill dirt. I will have to rake the spots in the lawn that were filled as it contains a lot of rocks and asphalt chunks that I do not want to hit with my mower. I watered everything multiple times a day per their instruction, but grass is not growing in the spots that were fixed - likely due to the dirt condition. That said, I have revised my ratings accordingly."
Walkway sitting area
Walkway sitting area
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Cutting driveway

+7

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Stiles Property Maintenance
4.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Tristen redid our back deck/porch. At first we thought we just needed to redo the boards on top. However, once he got the top off, we quickly realized that the railing and support beams were also rotten so he had to redo almost our whole deck. He was very communicative every step of the way and made sure we were okay with every change before he did anything. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for maintenance issues or needing a deck repair!"
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JAM Lawn & Landscaping
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We needed some landscaping clean up on the front of our home. I work in construction management and work with all the trades. We truly appreciated Jorge’s kindness and work ethic. I’m happy to say he is taking over our lawn service permanently. He did a job that was truly above and beyond! It looks phenomenal and the grass is cut perfectly! If you’re thinking about hiring or getting a quote from anyone, reach out to this company first!"
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel

+17

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rhino Excavation
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Plainview, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan was very good at his job. He is very polite, courteous and reasonably priced. He always showed up on time. He's a young kid but he really works hard! I was very impressed with him and had no problem with him whats so ever! I would recommend him to anyone! I have absolutely nothing bad to say about him. It's hard to find someone his age with the drive and the determination that he has. I can't say enough how impressed I was with him! I couldn't believe it! Very satisfied customer!"
Retaining Wall Repair
Retaining Wall Repair
Complete yard cleanup
Flower bed install and French drain install
Yard grade

+16

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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