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Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement

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Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement

4.67(
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Customers say: Super punctual
15 years of experience

Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement of Knoxville is your resource for everything from small plumbing fixes, to home renovation projects. Check out some of the before and after gallery images on our website to see for yourself. There you will see many of the projects I have completed in the last few years. Many of the remodel projects were complete tear out and rebuilds. Bathroom remodels have ranged from small tight spaces to large room sized showers. We also have done several kitchen remodels one of which will be featured in a popular home magazine. We offer many types of repair and replacement services. Call or e-mail. When you're too busy...Let us "B" there for you!

Bizzy B Plumbing & Home Improvement of Knoxville is your resource for everything from small plumbing fixes, to home renovation projects. Check out some of the before and after gallery images on our website to see for yourself. There you will see many of the projects I have completed in the last few years. Many of the remodel projects were complete tear out and rebuilds. Bathroom remodels have ranged from small tight spaces to large room sized showers. We also have done several kitchen remodels one of which will be featured in a popular home magazine. We offer many types of repair and replacement services. Call or e-mail. When you're too busy...Let us "B" there for you!


American Foundation and Waterproofing

4.13(
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American Foundation and Waterproofing

4.13(
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Customers say: True professional
19 years of experience

We specialize in Foundation Repair, Crawlspace Repair, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Water Control Systems, Bowing Wall Repairs, Slab Lifting and Sinkhole Remediation.

"Not well. We were promised pictures of the work done and never got them. Requested a follow up to review the work done or not done well. No follow-up call or visit. Do not pay until work is done correctly."

Bill F on March 2024

We specialize in Foundation Repair, Crawlspace Repair, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Water Control Systems, Bowing Wall Repairs, Slab Lifting and Sinkhole Remediation.

"Not well. We were promised pictures of the work done and never got them. Requested a follow up to review the work done or not done well. No follow-up call or visit. Do not pay until work is done correctly."

Bill F on March 2024


Brandon Eubanks Plumbing & Electrical

4.67(
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Brandon Eubanks Plumbing & Electrical

4.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide the highest quality eye examinations, using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, and we are able to diagnose, prescribe, and treat numerous conditions. We also prescribe contacts and glasses, and have a variety of brands and styles.

We provide the highest quality eye examinations, using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, and we are able to diagnose, prescribe, and treat numerous conditions. We also prescribe contacts and glasses, and have a variety of brands and styles.



Bosco And Sons Construction

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Bosco And Sons Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bosco and Sons is a family business which takes great pride in our work and strives for perfection. Ask any one of our previous customers and they will sell you on Bosco and Sons. Please call for a free estimate today.

Bosco and Sons is a family business which takes great pride in our work and strives for perfection. Ask any one of our previous customers and they will sell you on Bosco and Sons. Please call for a free estimate today.



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Brooks Excavating & Construction LLC

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Brooks Excavating & Construction LLC

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Brooks Excavating & Construction offers superior general contracting services in the Greeneville, TN area. We serve residential, commercial, and industrial companies specializing in site development. We provide services for: • Roads • Municipal utilities • Footers • Water and sewer lines • Septic systems • Land clearing And much more. Our owner, Donnie Brooks has years of experience in this field and can help you today. Insured and licensed, we are your professional guarantee for quality excavating and construction services. Call us today for more information.

Brooks Excavating & Construction offers superior general contracting services in the Greeneville, TN area. We serve residential, commercial, and industrial companies specializing in site development. We provide services for: • Roads • Municipal utilities • Footers • Water and sewer lines • Septic systems • Land clearing And much more. Our owner, Donnie Brooks has years of experience in this field and can help you today. Insured and licensed, we are your professional guarantee for quality excavating and construction services. Call us today for more information.


Transplants, Inc.

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Transplants, Inc.

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17 years of experience

Transplants Inc., is a premier full service landscape and nursery company with a wide variety of unique landscape services for Residential and Commercial Properties. ** Design/Build ** Professional lawn analysis of the current overall health of your turf, trees & shrubbery ** Landscape maintenance services & preventative maintenance services to maintain optimal overall health and growth ** Tree/shrubbery trimming to provide the optimal over all health and growth ** Sprinkler systems for new and existing landscape ** Sod and seeding sod ** Mulch, stones for landscape beds ** Walkways, hardscape and speciality gardens ** Tree removals and trimming

Transplants Inc., is a premier full service landscape and nursery company with a wide variety of unique landscape services for Residential and Commercial Properties. ** Design/Build ** Professional lawn analysis of the current overall health of your turf, trees & shrubbery ** Landscape maintenance services & preventative maintenance services to maintain optimal overall health and growth ** Tree/shrubbery trimming to provide the optimal over all health and growth ** Sprinkler systems for new and existing landscape ** Sod and seeding sod ** Mulch, stones for landscape beds ** Walkways, hardscape and speciality gardens ** Tree removals and trimming


Bunnells Construction llc

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Bunnells Construction llc

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Here at BCS we are licensed and insured! We offer the following. . land clearing, erosion control and repair, Gravel driveways, Culvert installation and repair, Property maintenance, Demolition, Ditches, storm cleanup, and Dirt and Excavation work. We are hardworking Americans as well and understand the value of your time and money. We are a small company looking to expand and do BIG things for property and business owners.

Here at BCS we are licensed and insured! We offer the following. . land clearing, erosion control and repair, Gravel driveways, Culvert installation and repair, Property maintenance, Demolition, Ditches, storm cleanup, and Dirt and Excavation work. We are hardworking Americans as well and understand the value of your time and money. We are a small company looking to expand and do BIG things for property and business owners.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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. 

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