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Avatar for Smoky Top Contractor
Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Andrew Pazder Excavation
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

I started off in a skid steer at young age with my family owning an excavation business and became very interested at a young age. I’ve been in excavation full time since I was 15 years old working at 2 grading company’s one residential and the other commercial to better my knowledge for whatever the job throws at my crew and I.

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Lake view lot
Lake view lot
Lake view lot

+16

Full Service Property
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Response time1 day
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lake Mountain Landscaping & Construction LLC
4.0(
26
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Superior Excavation & Clearing LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

John Waltman, owner of Superior Excavation & Clearing LLC, brings over 4 years of experience in site preparation, grading, and demolition. Specializing in both major and minor grading projects, John and his team are committed to delivering high-quality results while working within their clients' budgets. Superior Excavation & Clearing prides itself on clear, effective communication, ensuring every project meets the client's needs and financial means. Whether it's clearing land or preparing a site for development, John and his team ensure a smooth process from start to finish, with a focus on professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Response time11 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Burkhalter Construction
5.0(
3
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our electrical work and fence repair and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

Inground pool
Inground pool
Inground pool
Inground pool
Inground

+29

Response time4 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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IVS Construction Corp.
3.8(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: Quality work

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 10 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James Perry Construction
3.9(
32
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

If you have a project and want experience, quality, and honest with a job well done, then please check out James Perry Construction. We have over 25 years of experience and references to give you.Our lead supervisor Daniel Perry has been with our company for 14 years. We also stand with our word and we complete your project to your satisfaction. Our goal is to put your vision into reality! Please check our past customer reviews; I treat my clients as if they were my own family. In today's economy we all try to make every dollar count but we will not compromise the quality of any project we do it takes a certain amount of money to complete anything, for instance you can't fill the car up on $5.00 worth of gas although that would be great, it doesn't work that way! We know the realistic side, give us a call.

 Cathedrals ceilings
 Cut front yard
Addition
 Start footing
 Harley racking

+115

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for JAM Lawn & Landscaping
JAM Lawn & Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding preparation, communication and results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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. 

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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