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Avatar for Mayfield David Construction
Mayfield David Construction
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr mayfield showed up on time a was able to complete the sewer install as promised. He also completed the project within the expected time frame, very professional and courteous. I’d talked to a couple more guys before him and he was the best contractor by far, came highly recommended."
Church waterline
Church waterline
Grinder pump install
Gas piping and meter set
Water tap and service

+9

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Clear Ground Land Co. LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Clear Ground Land Co is professional and genuine. They responded back quickly. I had them clear up some trees for me and now it looks amazing! They quoted me and gave me a fair price. I would highly recommend them!"
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth
Clearing Overgrowth

+2

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Avara Land Management
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Made quick work of a big job cutting and mulching a big area of brush and timber for a future building site! Definitely recommend!"
Mayberry land clean up
Mayberry land clean up
Short creek driveway job
Short creek driveway job
Short creek driveway job

+8

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Layne Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very detailed, clear understanding of the requirements and detailed all in the contract, would definitely recommend and use again in the future."
Septic Installation
Septic System
Driveway and culvert
Driveway and culvert
Waterline Install

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TLH Construction LLC
4.8(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Did a quick and great job!"
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VVM Earthworks
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

VVM Earthworks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do.

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Mathis Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waverly, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Mathis Excavating, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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