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Noble Landscaping & Construction
3.9(
52
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summertown, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Noble Landscaping did a perfect finishing of a great job. The planting was exactly what I wanted. I am so glad I chose him for the project. I am very satisfied with the finished project"
Landscaping Project
Mowing season
Mowing
Pressure washing
Landscaping Project

+92

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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MackWay LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summertown, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

When you hire MackWay, you can expect:\n\n* Prompt and reliable service\n* Honest, upfront pricing\n* Professional and courteous communication\n* Careful handling of your property\n* Clean, efficient work from start to finish\n\nWe’re a locally owned business dedicated to earning your trust through quality service and attention to detail. We look forward to helping you with your next removal project and becoming your go-to hauling partner.

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Collinwood Excavation
4.3(
24
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Summertown, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Obviously, they are very professional at what they do. They arrived at the agreed upon time, worked quickly and efficiently, cutting, grading and felling the trees. Tommy and his associate were friendly and courteous, asking the right questions to ensure that we were satisfied with the service. They did more than we had anticipated in such a short time. I certainly will recommend them."
Pool Prep & Backfill
Lot clearing
Pool Grading
Bushhogging
Basement Dig

+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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