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O'Brian Excavating
4.3(
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Serving Milton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor was very professional did what I asked him to do and he did a really thorough job. Very satisfied with the job done"
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Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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American Dirtworks
5.0(
3
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Serving Milton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Complete septic install , inspection and backfill all in 3 days . Great service ! Extremely professional and fairly priced . Highly recommended"
Septic field
Septic tank and field
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Septic field
Septic backfill

+2

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chalfant Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Milton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired for some landscape and excavation. Did a fantastic job. Worked exactly to my specs. Friendly and professional. Worked fast, great price and fantastic service. Would highly recommend to anyone needing work done."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H & H Excavating, LLC
3.7(
16
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Serving Milton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hudson was here 4 different days. Each day he promised to come, he did! Either on time or early. He discussed every detail of the project with me (lots of details), he worked quickly and efficiently. He charged me just what he was charged for the stone (which he got a discount on) and billed me fairly for the work he did. I have had LOTS of experience with subs and was one myself. I general contracted my own home 20 years ago and dealt with several subs. Only one of them measured up to Hudsonâ s work ethic and attitude. 5 star all the way."
Shop pad
Shop pad
Septic tank replacement
Septic repair
New electric line for MTE

+45

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Gio Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Milton, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone reading this should know I am a huge skeptic. I needed a huge job done remotely (I couldn't be there). I also couldn't give the contractors much to go on as it wasn't my building. LONG STORY SHORT, I finally show up to help out, and the job is already complete. The difficult carpet angles I needed with two different colors, the layout in an area we were unfamiliar with, and the expertise of their team coming back out to fix some screwups on the part of a TOTALLY DIFFERENT GROUP was unbelievable. They came out without question and fixed someone else's messes! Didn't charge me a dime extra... Our entire team was absolutely shocked. We cant wait to come back out to that area and work with this crew again!!!"
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FAQs for excavation projects in Milton, 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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