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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Tusculum - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Broadys Dirtworx LLC
Broadys Dirtworx LLC
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Tusculum, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are a father and son team. They show up when they say they will. They are hard workers and know what they are doing. My backyard was a disaster, very uneven, full of rocks/boulders and had a really bad slope. I couldn't mow it with my mower. I had to weed wack it. I had them come in and grade,fill and put top soil down. It looks fantastic and is now mow able. They also did a driveway for me. They are very fair with pricing. I highly recommend them."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project

+11

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Smoky Top Contractor
Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Tusculum, 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

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Avatar for Rooted Land Works
Rooted Land Works
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Tusculum, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Make sure you are very specific in your vision, the work to be done and what you expect at the end of the job. Great attitude from rooted land works. Easy to work with and will help you accomplish your goals."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for LPZ Land and Fencing Solutions
LPZ Land and Fencing Solutions
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tusculum, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

LPZ Land and Fencing Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!!!!!!

Response time30 mins
Avatar for M&L Lumber and Excavating
M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tusculum, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very friendly but were professional in their job. They worked slowly on removing the tree from my house making sure nothing was damaged. They cleaned up after themselves including putting grass seeds down and straw. I would most currently hire them again."
Before
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During project.
Maple tree removal
After

+49

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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 Tusculum, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Blackjack Land Management did a phenomenal job. I was very pleased with their finished work. Their pricing was very reasonable. They completed the work in a timely manner as agreed. Great teamwork by the crew. I would definitely recommend Blackjack Land Management if you have any excavating or clearing projects. Very professional and trust worthy. They also provide other services that I am sure they would do a pleasing job."
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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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. 

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