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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Tazewell - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for JAM Lawn & Landscaping
JAM Lawn & Landscaping
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tazewell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We needed some landscaping clean up on the front of our home. I work in construction management and work with all the trades. We truly appreciated Jorge’s kindness and work ethic. I’m happy to say he is taking over our lawn service permanently. He did a job that was truly above and beyond! It looks phenomenal and the grass is cut perfectly! If you’re thinking about hiring or getting a quote from anyone, reach out to this company first!"
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel
Flower bed remodel

+17

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Lafayette Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tazewell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Lafayette Landscaping, we provide dependable, professional service throughout Knoxville and the surrounding areas. We offer landscaping, junk removal, pressure washing, and property cleanups. Whether you need a construction site cleaned up, old furniture hauled away, or a freshly mulched flower bed, we’re here to help. Our goal is to make every job quick, stress-free, and leave your property looking its best.

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Smokey & CO Property Group
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tazewell, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Smokey & Co Properties Group!\n\nWe are a locally owned and insured business proudly serving Knoxville, TN, and surrounding areas. With a professional background in civil engineering, construction project management, and property management, we bring valuable experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality workmanship to every project.\n\nWe specialize in handyman services, home repairs, property maintenance, minor renovations, and general home improvements. We also offer seasonal services, including holiday lighting and decorating.\n\nAs homeowners and short-term rental operators ourselves, we understand the importance of maintaining your property, protecting your investment, and getting the job done right.\n\nWhether you have a small repair, a growing to-do list, or a larger project in mind, we’re happy to help!\n\nWe offer free estimates, honest communication, dependable service, and competitive pricing.\n\nWe look forward to earning your business!

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Avatar for Blackjack Land Management
Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Tazewell, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job excavating clearing and grading my property. Cody is honest, responsive and does what he says. Its hard to find this quality of service today at the fair price I received. Highly recommended."
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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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. 

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.

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