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Avatar for Layne Construction, LLC
Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Puryear, 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 rate98%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Highline Excavation
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Puryear, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I'm Isaiah, owner of Highline Excavation. I provide dependable excavation services throughout Owensboro, Bowling Green, Henderson, Evansville, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a building pad, grading/sloping, trenching, gravel driveway installation or repair, land clearing, small demolition, or junk removal, I show up on time, work hard, and treat every job like it's my own property. If you're looking for honest work, fair pricing, and someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business. Reach out for a free estimate!\n

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Tennessee Storm Shelters
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Puryear, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent. From the first phone call to the clean up. Everything was outstanding."
Tornado Storm Shelter Installed in the Garage
Start of cutting concrete.
Excavating Project
Tornado Storm Shelter Installed in the Garage
Digging process.

+12

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Taylor Contractors
4.6(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Puryear, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, punctual,knowledgeable,very friendly on time just a very good experience over all, I would hire them again for anything."
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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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Puryear, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

"Chad at CJ Sanders Logistics done a wonderful job clearing my flower beds and trimming up over grown bushes and weeds. He laid sod and spread grass seed and straw. Highly recommended for all outdoor needs. Will definitely use again. Friendly and affordable."
Response time30 mins
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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