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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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"I had a significant erosion problem on a sloped portion of my yard. Putnam Greenspace provided a quote that included the cost of all materials, so I knew what I would be paying. The topsoil was delivered, graded, raked, and seeded. Erosion control netting was laid down and all was done on time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Putnam Greenspace to anyone. As an addition to this project, Putnam Greenspace also cleared out an old burn pile in my back yard that included concrete blocks and fence wire. This was not a job that I could easily have accomplished - if at all - by hand. The site was left cleared and leveled and ready to go."
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Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing LLC
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Serving Rickman, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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
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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 his crew were very professional, very courteous, answered all our questions and concerns. Paul provided his recommendations when we were unsure of certain aspects of our project. Would definitely recommend him and would not hesitate to hire him for our other projects"
Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boysel Custom Patio And Hardscaping
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Serving Rickman, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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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"
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+47

Response time5 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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. 

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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