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Leedy Farms & Land Management LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summertown, TN and surrounding areas

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Leedy Farms & Land Management LLC is a locally owned and operated land management, excavation, and property improvement company based in Buchanan, Tennessee. Established in 2023, our team brings decades of combined hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, excavation, land clearing, grading, property maintenance, welding, fabrication, construction support, and industrial work.\n\nWe serve West Tennessee and surrounding areas and are willing to travel for larger projects. Our services include excavation, land and lot clearing, tree and brush removal, driveway and road work, gravel spreading, grading, drainage improvements, bush hogging, site preparation, and property cleanup.\n\nWe believe in honesty, dependability, hard work, clear communication, and treating every customer's property like our own. We take pride in doing the job right from start to finish.\n\nFrom clearing to completion – we do it all!

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MackWay LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summertown, TN and surrounding areas

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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