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Avatar for Blackjack Land Management
Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Talbott, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by26%of homeowners
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Stiles Property Maintenance
4.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Tristen redid our back deck/porch. At first we thought we just needed to redo the boards on top. However, once he got the top off, we quickly realized that the railing and support beams were also rotten so he had to redo almost our whole deck. He was very communicative every step of the way and made sure we were okay with every change before he did anything. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for maintenance issues or needing a deck repair!"
1 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 Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James Perry Construction
3.9(
32
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Talbott, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"James Perry Construction promptly returned my call, answered questions, and was able to get the job done very quickly. Every one that we dealt with was kind and courteous and respectful. They did a great job of cleaning up after themselves. No debris, leftover concrete, paper cups or any other trash was left on the work site. Not only are our steps beautiful, James Perry Construction went the extra mile in placing our very heavy planters on the corner of the front step they built. I will definitely hire them again. I just wish we had found them before we built our home."
 Cathedrals ceilings
 Cut front yard
Addition
 Start footing
 Harley racking

+115

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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