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Avatar for Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
Blackburn Dirt Work, LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ridgetop, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had never met Trent before this job. I selected him because he came off as honest, he was local and seemed to be raised right and promised he would not stop until I was happy. He did not disappoint Trent was awesome to work with and his pricing was fair. He excavated for a llarge pool and stayed within level range throughout . Will call him for landscaping around the pool and and hillside excavation in a month. Highly recommended"
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
Grading, French drains, sod install, stump grinding, trenching electrical and water line install final grade seed and straw etc.
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE LLC
GREEN SUMMER LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE LLC
4.7(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgetop, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. Kevin is an 'owner operator' so I don't have to deal with a guy disconnected from the work coming it to check in once in a blue moon. He does stuff the right way. He communicates amazingly, we had some small 'additions' to the project that were fairly priced and didn't go much beyond the original quote (few hundred bucks on a 10k+ job). Also, these additions were caused by poor workmanship of my hardscapes company I had earlier, Kevin's team rebuilt part of their wall, re-supported the coping in one corner, and added a low retaining wall to the edge of the patio to keep the pavers from falling out into the yard (yes, previous company just had pavers end to grass with a plastic mulch bed edge holding in the patio). I was referred to Kevin through a neighbor and he has also completed a fairly large job at my neighbors house since (similar work to mine)."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+64

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Clements Landscaping
4.8(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgetop, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Unfortunately, I have not been able to actually see the yard as I live 500 miles away. I was told by a local that "it looked better than what the city did"; I expected that, at the least, but I'm sure it looked much better. Mr Clements was great at keeping in contact and got the job done ASAP so I'm very pleased with that. I intend to continue to use his service due to the promptness, good contact, and reliability!"
Lawn Care
Lawn care
Bush Hogging
Bush Hogging
Bush Hogging

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for German Trucking & Excavating
German Trucking & Excavating
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgetop, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"He was on time and did a fantastic job. I need my pool backfilled and the spoils moved to a couple hole in my yard. He did it fast clean and exactly the way I wanted. Will definitely use again. I’m a Supt. For a large construction guy. Wish all my site guys worked like him."
Residential Landscaping
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Style Fence LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgetop, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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3 Tree
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ridgetop, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys do an incredible job. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing to spruce up their yard. From the very beginning to the end I was completely satisfied. Both Christian and Will are incredibly hard working and so friendly. They treated my yard like it was their own. Thanks again!"
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Beverly's Garden

+33

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

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.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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