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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Gatlinburg - Updated Nov 2026

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Rooted Land Works
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gatlinburg, 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
B&S Construction and Excavation
4.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bobby, Ben, and the rest of the crew did an amazing job excavating, landscaping and grading our backyard. Bobby constantly kept us in the loop on the progress of the project and went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. Bobby even provided a follow-up to see if we had any issues. Bobby and his team are very professional and courteous! I would highly recommend Bobby and his crew to anyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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WMF Land Services
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. Three mature trees were in a tight space and near the house, All the work had be done on ropes, no bucket truck and the guys expertly dropped everything right around the base, barely disturbed the rest of the yard. Then they hauled out the heavy hickory and oak by hand. Cleanup was great. Couldn't have hoped for a better job and a fairer price."
Tree Removals
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Taking down a tree that’s about to fall Out in the road monster white oak removal
Removing trees of of the home

+38

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Onsite Construction
4.2(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Gatlinburg, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Knew how to anticipate unusual problems with system. When rock was encountered they rolled with it and did not charge extra. Great job of cleanup afterward - burned brush after clearing, then carefully buried remains of the fire. The TN environmental inspector obviously knew them well and had approved their work before. OnSite also guided me through the permitting process. They were easy to work with and seemed to have a lot of experience. They did a good job of explaining why the new installation had to be done the way it was done."
New Driveway
Driveway repair in progress
Shell
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Gatlinburg, TN

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.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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