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Rocky Top Services
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"Friendly, family oriented guys who understand and stress the clients approval. They went the extra mile with us, and it is greatly appreciated. These guys are professionals, and they know what theyâ re doing, and do it exceptionally well. I would highly recommend rocky top services to anyone, and would hire them again without any reservations. Good ole country boys who work safe and hard."
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Valley Land Co. LLC
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"We needed our driveway fixed badly and had some massive quotes for cement and asphalt. Everything was done exactly the way we needed and better. We couldn't be happier with the job done and highly recommend!"
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Complete Property Management
5.0(
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! On the day planned I left a check taped to our door and, unfortunately, the hydraulic pump went out on the grinder while at our house. Keith called me to let me know and left the check but promised he would be back. The next morning, he had the pump repaired and came straight o our house and did an excellent job. Very trustworthy and reliable!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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