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VVM Earthworks
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutherford, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

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C & D Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutherford, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Honestly we were in major need of our yard to be finished up and we were super worried cause everyone else was busy or outrageously expensive. Canâ t thank C & D Service enough for coming out!!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grit Lawn, Garden, Dirt, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutherford, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had dirt work done (filling in a large space where a pool had been.) They did a great job and did it in a timely manner. We were very pleased with the work. The price was very reasonable. We would definitely recommend them to anyone needing their services."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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