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Avatar for Tri Cities Excavation LLC
Tri Cities Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"he arrived on time went straight to work after i showed him what I had imagined. The work he performed exceeded the original description but he still managed to give me a driveway at near 8 degree to 12 degree and cleared a nice parking area out as well."
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Land Clearing Before and After.
Before and After of Gravel Driveway Install.
Before and After of seven acres of Pine trees.
Pond

+20

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&L Lumber and Excavating
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had M&L Lumber out to get a couple trees trimmed up, they did amazing and will use them next time! Would recommend to anyone need any tree work done."
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Maple tree removal
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Diamond Back Excavation
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Diamondback excavation did a wonderful job on building a paver patio in my backyard. They were reasonable with their prices and were always on schedule. They completed the patio and it looks wonderful."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plumb EZ
4.3(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"Daniel is a great guy and hard worker , thanks for resolving my plumbing issue"
Water Main
Cast Iron
Water Main
Sch. 40 Installed to replace old cast iron
Water Main

+29

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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MGT Enterprise
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

"I had MGT Enterprise to build me a 850 ft gravel driveway, installed 2 drain tiles for the water drainage, cleared off 2 acres and completely graded the land for my house to be built on, and cleared the land for my septic field. They called around and found the most reasonable prices for the job. When the owner gave me an estimate, everything was itemized just as I asked so I could understand what was being spent. MGT Enterprise was very responsive and gave me their professional opinions and described how they would perform all the work when they gave me a quote. Whenever I had questions, they immediately had answers even if I thought they were ridiculous, they never made me feel like I didnt know anything. They were very prompt with job timing and kept me informed through the whole process. They would not leave the job until I came out and they made sure I was 100% satisfied. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any excavation or work in that area."
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+18

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Grid
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"He did an excellent job! Trimmed what I needed, stacked my fire wood and hauled off the brush all for a very reasonable price. Great job!"
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B & B Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"B and B Excavating did an excellent job on my driveway. They were prompt, professional, reasonable pricing and completed the work on time. I would definitely hire B and B excavating again."
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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