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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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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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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

"Very professional! Left the yard cleaner than before they started!"
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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

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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