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Rocky Point Excavation, LLC
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Serving Rickman, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"We had two different grades of stone delivered and installed. The second delivery was delayed by a mistake at the quarry but Jonathan at Putnam Greenspace worked with us and the quarry to reschedule the second delivery /install went as perfectly as the first."
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Liberty pond build

+21

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing LLC
4.7(
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Serving Rickman, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were able to get to my project right on schedule and completed the task ahead of schedule. They are very professional and quality focused. Would recommend them to anyone for excavation , site prep and clearing."
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+6

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Paul C. Winchester Construction
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Serving Rickman, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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"Paul and crew were fantastic. He came out several times to quote the work and to rework the quote to better fit in our budget. We had an existing deck extended and a ramp added, a new garage stairway built and a new deck built for our front entry. Our big focus for this project was improving access from the house to the outdoors for both my handicap husband and our aging arthritic dogs. He’s a busy guy (because he is good) therefore we had to wait awhile for the project to begin but it was worth the wait. They showed up on time every day until the project was completed. He asked for design clarification when necessary and changed coarse without complaint when changes needed to be made. Honest, trustworthy and talented. The quality of his (and crews) work was top notch. Paul takes pride in the quality of the materials used and his workmanship which shows in the end result. The deck in the front is a beautiful extension of our home that not only “classed up” the entry but extended our livable space in this home. Both my husband and I have many decades of home improvement under our belt and can say with confidence that Paul is a fantastic resource for any project you maybe considering. Very pleased."
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boysel Custom Patio And Hardscaping
4.9(
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Serving Rickman, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donald and Mike did some great work digging under my footer for a waterline access. I also had him remove 4 trees for me. He was right on time, did a great job, at a very reasonable rate. I will definitely use them again. Thanks Donald! Margaret Clark"
flag stone sidewalk
fire place
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patio
exterior kitchen

+47

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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