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Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cody is The Best. Done Exactly what he said he would do and Actually went Above and Beyond my Expectations, which is saying a lot because I do have high standards on things getting done Right and the way I want them to. I was compelled to pay More than I had even planned because of the High Quality of work which he did! Thanks Again Cody for making my Excavation job a Fantastic experience all around and for being a vital part of Our Dream! You will be my Go-To-Mannin the future for all my excavation needs! Your Client, Dan S."
Land Clearing & Finish Grade
Site Work For A Barndo. Lots and lots Of Dirt Moved!!!!
Electrical Trench Install Up in the Smokey Mountains
Forestry Mulching
Electrical Trench Install

+92

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We were extremely pleased with every aspect of this project. Response to our inquiry was prompt. Mickey explained the job completely and offered excellent suggestions. The results was more than we texpected for less than our budget. Work was done promptly, efficiently and professionally. Clean up was very well done. I would not hesitate to recommend Smoky Top Contractors."
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

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Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Lake Mountain Landscaping & Construction LLC
4.0(
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"They were very fast and did an excellent job in preparing the designated spot for my pool. They flattened a 17' x 10' area then packed it with sand. Would recommend them for future projects."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
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JAM Lawn & Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I hired this professional to trim some bushes. He did an amazing job!!! Better than anyone has done before. He was very professional and his prices were fair. I highly recommend him!!!!"
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel

+3

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

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