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Lyman Brothers Construction
5.0(
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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job for a reasonable price. They gave a free quote for the job first. They answered all of our questions and more. Once we hired them, they showed up when they said they were going to and worked until the job was done. They were very knowledgeable. We hired them to regrade our yard and install a french drain. Two days after the project was finished, it rained really hard and the yard drained like it was supposed to. We are very happy with their work and would hire them again. We would recommend them."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Onsite Construction
4.2(
37
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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Broady's Dirtworx, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Easy to work with. Did what he said he would do and did it well. Showed up when he said, Respondied quickly. Finished when he said, and made sure I liked it. Price was what we agreed on before starting. Highly recommend Jonathan and his father. Wish everyone was like that, but they are not. Building a home and seen â em all!"
pad
pad
land clearing
land clearing
roadway

+21

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Johnson City, 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.

The Johnson City, TN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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