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Avatar for Elliott & Son Excavating LLC
Elliott & Son Excavating LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Elliot and Sons Excavating gave very good service at a very good price. I will be contracting them again for more work. They are a very good company!"
2” sewer line
Kiser Home
2” sewer line
Kiser Home
2” sewerline

+14

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work and responsiveness were top notch. It has been a pleasure doing business with Creative Bobcat Concepts; Cory is extremely honest, hard working, very knowledgeable about excavation best practices, and provides very reasonable and fair pricing. Within hours of my request for quotation, Cory drove 1 ½ hours to examine the work necessary, provided a quotation the next day, and completed the job in a timely manner within the highest standards of quality. Thank you Cory, Creative Bobcat Concepts has my highest personal recommendation."
Start house seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
House seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
17
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Blackjack Land Management did a phenomenal job. I was very pleased with their finished work. Their pricing was very reasonable. They completed the work in a timely manner as agreed. Great teamwork by the crew. I would definitely recommend Blackjack Land Management if you have any excavating or clearing projects. Very professional and trust worthy. They also provide other services that I am sure they would do a pleasing job."
Land Clearing & Finish Grade
Site Work For A Barndo.   Lots and lots Of Dirt Moved!!!!
Electrical Trench Install Up in the Smokey Mountains
Forestry Mulching
Electrical Trench Install

+92

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirt works llc
4.7(
20
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only did they do a fantastic job, they worked with us to do as much as they could within our budget! Stayed in constant contact with us and showed up when promised! More contractors should operate like DirtWorks!!"
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Additional Photos

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Springs Land Management
5.0(
7
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Super great job. Came and gave estimate and showed up in time. Even came under the hours estimated. He was very honest. A man of his word. We have hired him for a phase 2 of the work we need done. Very, very satisfied with his work."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project
Driveway and Building Pad Installation
Landscaping Project

+12

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Valley Crest Services
4.9(
30
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clayton is the best out there. In a time where just getting someone to show up is half the battle, he goes above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain things. He kept us updated on the timing of our project. The construction field is very busy at the moment, but he made sure to let us know when plans had to change due to weather and supply issues. He accepts nothing less than perfection and left our property spotless, unlike contractors in the past."
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+38

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Johnson Excavating
5.0(
3
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

"Eric was great! We have a big gravel pad out in a d drive way, alot of grade work. Several tree and stumps removed. Our septic system and piping. He dis amazing!!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ROCKY ELLISON MASONRY
4.7(
140
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Serving Powell, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We added a sun room to existing home. Decided on stone for the exterior. Called Rocky to inquire about pricing and timeline and he was out at the house within two days to give a quote and had the work order written up that same day and provided to us via email and followed up with a phone call. He was out on our property within an day and was finished in a few days. The stone looks amazing and his recommendation for the color of grout to set off the stone we chose was spot on. We chose a cottage style stone with varying sizes, shapes and colors. He took great pains in making sure he had all of the various size and style stones and the varying colors were evenly spaced. He sorted through every rock until he found the perfect one for that spot. He was extremely friendly and personable and explained everything he was doing as he went along. I am beyond pleased with his work and highly recommend him to anyone who is needing masonry work performed efficiently and professionally."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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