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J&S Construction and Remodeling
4.9(
35
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired J&S Construction remodeling to repair a shed roof, steps to our wooden porch, and to install a railing on our front porch steps. Couldn't be happier with the outcome. He did a great job and quickly. We were working within a time frame and appreciate him accomplishing everything in under 3 days. His estimate for the repairs was affordable and on par with the other estimates we received. We will be hiring J&S again in the future. * I tried uploading photos but it says the file size is too large."
Bathroom floor
Ceiling fan install
Wheel chair ramp
Wheel chair ramp
Subfloor redoing

+161

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Luke Prichard Excavating & Trucking
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Although we only had a small project, Luke came out and did an excellent job. He regraded our driveway as well as some minor excavating. We are very pleased with the final product and would highly recommend Luke and his company for any size job!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Noble Landscaping & Construction
4.0(
53
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken and his coworker finished the job in 90 minutes! I absolutely love how it turned out. He is so friendly and patient with my questions. Ken gave me some advice on what to use to keep my garden beautiful. I would definitely recommend Noble Landscaping and Construction if you're looking to beautify your yard."
Landscaping Project
Mowing season
Mowing
Pressure washing
Landscaping Project

+92

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Paul C. Winchester Construction
3.8(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Paul and crew were fantastic. He came out several times to quote the work and to rework the quote to better fit in our budget. We had an existing deck extended and a ramp added, a new garage stairway built and a new deck built for our front entry. Our big focus for this project was improving access from the house to the outdoors for both my handicap husband and our aging arthritic dogs. He’s a busy guy (because he is good) therefore we had to wait awhile for the project to begin but it was worth the wait. They showed up on time every day until the project was completed. He asked for design clarification when necessary and changed coarse without complaint when changes needed to be made. Honest, trustworthy and talented. The quality of his (and crews) work was top notch. Paul takes pride in the quality of the materials used and his workmanship which shows in the end result. The deck in the front is a beautiful extension of our home that not only “classed up” the entry but extended our livable space in this home. Both my husband and I have many decades of home improvement under our belt and can say with confidence that Paul is a fantastic resource for any project you maybe considering. Very pleased."
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tennessee Land Solutions
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Tennessee Land Solutions provides reliable land clearing, grading, and small-scale excavation services for residential and rural properties. We focus on doing the job right the first time with clear communication, fair pricing, and dependable results. Every project is handled with care, and we stay committed to making sure customers are satisfied from start to finish.

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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