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Mohrmann Contracting Services
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shelbyville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"The person that did my work did a really good job. He did some repair to my deck Make some recommendation to keep my deck in good repair for fair amount of time. The person that came gave me a time limit that the job would be complete and it was done. Clean up great."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dan's Digs
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelbyville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent workmanship. Price/estimate was on point for the project. Had teardrop driveway turnaround, additional culvert added, drainage installed, RV pad and 15x15 shed pad installed. Dan and Buck were honest professional and all around great guys. Will recommend them again and again. Thanks so much for a great job done!!!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stones River Excavation
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelbyville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Stones River Excavation! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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TRAVCO LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+3 more

Serving Shelbyville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were impressed with the Travco team from the beginning to the end of the process. They were very reasonable on price and were able to get started/complete the project in record time. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone in their service area."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, TN homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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