Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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"Chris did the job as promised. He went above and beyond in his efforts to satisfy my requests."
Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Emergency services offered
"They did a great job and redirected my driveway allowing it to drain perfectly. I would highly recommend him and I would definitely hire him again."
Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Perfect!! He always does a wonderful job!! I highly recommend this company!"
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Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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Emergency services offered
"It went very well. Jay did an excellent job. He dug out a footing for a pergola and made my pond larger. I recommend him to anyone. He knows what he is doing. And does it well."
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Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
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"Cody is The Best. Done Exactly what he said he would do and Actually went Above and Beyond my Expectations, which is saying a lot because I do have high standards on things getting done Right and the way I want them to. I was compelled to pay More than I had even planned because of the High Quality of work which he did! Thanks Again Cody for making my Excavation job a Fantastic experience all around and for being a vital part of Our Dream! You will be my Go-To-Mannin the future for all my excavation needs! Your Client, Dan S."
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Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Offers commercial services
"Elliot and Sons Excavating gave very good service at a very good price. I will be contracting them again for more work. They are a very good company!"
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Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"Brandon & his crew were great!! Helped me level out the entire side of my lot. And developed it for it to properly drain. Thank you SmithScapes"
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Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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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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Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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"John came to scope the demolition of our in-ground pool, complete with filling and grading. He gave us a reasonable quote and a starting date. He showed up early for site prep and completed on time."
Serving Alcoa, TN and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"The guys were very nice, completed the work in a timely manner."
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Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.
When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.
Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.
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