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Blewett Outdoor Living

4.71(
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Blewett Outdoor Living

4.71(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Blewett Outdoor Living is family owned and operated and has been in business since 2009. We are capable and equipped to complete any commercial or residential projects. Blewett Outdoor Living strives to provide quality workmanship at a competitive price with regular continuing education on the products and services provided.

"(TL/DR: We are happy with the work Cory did, and I would recommend him for your landscaping needs.) The theme here is "all's well that ends well." Cory is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and he's very agreeable to work with. He and his crew work remarkably quickly, too, and the quality of work is very good. The job was not without its hiccups, though. Cory is not a proactive communicator, and that caused us some grief along the way. Without boring you with every detail, Cory and his crew got to work on Day 1, and by the end of Day 2, they had built an entire retaining wall on a line different from the one we'd talked about. He told me he had lain the foundation on Day 1 and, when he didn't hear from me, assumed it was correct and moved on to building the wall on Day 2. Problem is, he didn't inform me that I needed to review his Day 1 work (I never imagined that he would do the work differently than what we talked about when he met me for the initial estimate), or that he would interpret no word from me as acceptance of his work. The result was that he had to deconstruct the wall and then rebuild it along the correct line, which I'm sure was a lot of work, but he did it and did so cheerfully. This kerfuffle was unfortunately repeated, in essence, with the landscape stairs--building, followed by no word from him, followed by silence from me, followed by a discrepancy between what he built and what I wanted. This was especially frustrating, because, after the wall incident, he said he would take photos of the unfinished stairs and send them to me for approval before completing them. But, all's well that ends well: he and I met to discuss the issue, and then he and his crew redid the stairs to my satisfaction. To sum up, my experience with Cory is that he will make judgment calls, build, and hope it works out right rather than consulting you to see what you want and doing it that way (or telling you it can't be done that way for a particular reason). If you have a drawn plan that Cory can refer to, you may not have these issues, and perhaps I should have insisted on drawing him a plan when he didn't insist on having one before beginning work. Or, if you don't work during the day, you could oversee the work and give feedback as it's happening to prevent any issues from arising. But don't expect Cory to be proactive about communication. So, after all that, do I regret getting Cory to do the work? Absolutely not. He got it done quickly, did it well, did it for an excellent price, and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. And we are. We are very excited about the way things turned out, and we can't wait to use the back yard space that Cory helped us create. I would absolutely recommend him."

Matt B on May 2021

Blewett Outdoor Living is family owned and operated and has been in business since 2009. We are capable and equipped to complete any commercial or residential projects. Blewett Outdoor Living strives to provide quality workmanship at a competitive price with regular continuing education on the products and services provided.

"(TL/DR: We are happy with the work Cory did, and I would recommend him for your landscaping needs.) The theme here is "all's well that ends well." Cory is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and he's very agreeable to work with. He and his crew work remarkably quickly, too, and the quality of work is very good. The job was not without its hiccups, though. Cory is not a proactive communicator, and that caused us some grief along the way. Without boring you with every detail, Cory and his crew got to work on Day 1, and by the end of Day 2, they had built an entire retaining wall on a line different from the one we'd talked about. He told me he had lain the foundation on Day 1 and, when he didn't hear from me, assumed it was correct and moved on to building the wall on Day 2. Problem is, he didn't inform me that I needed to review his Day 1 work (I never imagined that he would do the work differently than what we talked about when he met me for the initial estimate), or that he would interpret no word from me as acceptance of his work. The result was that he had to deconstruct the wall and then rebuild it along the correct line, which I'm sure was a lot of work, but he did it and did so cheerfully. This kerfuffle was unfortunately repeated, in essence, with the landscape stairs--building, followed by no word from him, followed by silence from me, followed by a discrepancy between what he built and what I wanted. This was especially frustrating, because, after the wall incident, he said he would take photos of the unfinished stairs and send them to me for approval before completing them. But, all's well that ends well: he and I met to discuss the issue, and then he and his crew redid the stairs to my satisfaction. To sum up, my experience with Cory is that he will make judgment calls, build, and hope it works out right rather than consulting you to see what you want and doing it that way (or telling you it can't be done that way for a particular reason). If you have a drawn plan that Cory can refer to, you may not have these issues, and perhaps I should have insisted on drawing him a plan when he didn't insist on having one before beginning work. Or, if you don't work during the day, you could oversee the work and give feedback as it's happening to prevent any issues from arising. But don't expect Cory to be proactive about communication. So, after all that, do I regret getting Cory to do the work? Absolutely not. He got it done quickly, did it well, did it for an excellent price, and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. And we are. We are very excited about the way things turned out, and we can't wait to use the back yard space that Cory helped us create. I would absolutely recommend him."

Matt B on May 2021


"We’re do I start. This project, our retaining wall, was an epic journey. To say that The American Dream Team are a dream team won’t do them credit. With sheer will the team of Nick, Elizabeth, and Isaiah faced a number of of life’s challenges from flat tires, trucks that had maintenance issues, a car fire, and more. Yet never did they waver, give up or change what was agreed to. My wife said “this company is so honest, trustworthy, and just real people trying to make a honest living.” We were lucky to get to know them. A great company. Give them a try you won’t be disappointed."

Charles C on August 2025

Family owned business, 10+ years experience, we do landscaping, hardscaping & handyman work, hauling, remodeling and everything in between and we do it with a smile and a funny Danish accent.

"We’re do I start. This project, our retaining wall, was an epic journey. To say that The American Dream Team are a dream team won’t do them credit. With sheer will the team of Nick, Elizabeth, and Isaiah faced a number of of life’s challenges from flat tires, trucks that had maintenance issues, a car fire, and more. Yet never did they waver, give up or change what was agreed to. My wife said “this company is so honest, trustworthy, and just real people trying to make a honest living.” We were lucky to get to know them. A great company. Give them a try you won’t be disappointed."

Charles C on August 2025


"Shawn was very efficient and creative in his problem solving and was competitively priced. My only issue was with getting a return phone call at the end of the project regarding a minor issue, but I would still use him again."

Denae L on November 2020

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Shawn was very efficient and creative in his problem solving and was competitively priced. My only issue was with getting a return phone call at the end of the project regarding a minor issue, but I would still use him again."

Denae L on November 2020


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Turn2Us Handyman Services

4.93(
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Turn2Us Handyman Services

4.93(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Turn2Us Handyman Services was created with the homeowner in mind. Our goal is to help you with all your household projects by providing a full handyman service or simply providing a handyman to help you with your to-do list. No need to call multiple businesses to handle your projects, we can do it all! We are dedicated to providing you with the best handyman service available at the most affordable price without sacrificing quality.

"My kitchen floor was severely warped and had 30+ years of layered board and vinyl. Brandon and Scott from Turn to Us showed up on time and began working immediately, They repaired and replaced the floor in less that 2 days and it is gorgeous! I could not have been more pleased with the timing, their attitudes and craftsmanship. I will definitely be using them again."

Vanessa N on January 2020

Turn2Us Handyman Services was created with the homeowner in mind. Our goal is to help you with all your household projects by providing a full handyman service or simply providing a handyman to help you with your to-do list. No need to call multiple businesses to handle your projects, we can do it all! We are dedicated to providing you with the best handyman service available at the most affordable price without sacrificing quality.

"My kitchen floor was severely warped and had 30+ years of layered board and vinyl. Brandon and Scott from Turn to Us showed up on time and began working immediately, They repaired and replaced the floor in less that 2 days and it is gorgeous! I could not have been more pleased with the timing, their attitudes and craftsmanship. I will definitely be using them again."

Vanessa N on January 2020


M&M Excavating

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M&M Excavating

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Hi everyone, We are a company that strives for perfection in everything we do! We offer a wide variety of services: Sewer & Waterline Repair Land Clearing House Seats Fill Lines Waterproofing Gutter Drains Tree & Stump Removal And MUCH MORE! Please Call Text or Leave a message Miles-813-588-9682 or Mark-865-275-1659

Hi everyone, We are a company that strives for perfection in everything we do! We offer a wide variety of services: Sewer & Waterline Repair Land Clearing House Seats Fill Lines Waterproofing Gutter Drains Tree & Stump Removal And MUCH MORE! Please Call Text or Leave a message Miles-813-588-9682 or Mark-865-275-1659


EVANS SEPTIC TANK SVC

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EVANS SEPTIC TANK SVC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

R&R Scapes

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R&R Scapes

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Pavers Irrigation Drainage Systems Sod Installation Lawn Care/Maintenance Concrete Land Clear-outs Tree/Shrub Pruning Plant Installation Low Voltage Lighting/Exterior

Pavers Irrigation Drainage Systems Sod Installation Lawn Care/Maintenance Concrete Land Clear-outs Tree/Shrub Pruning Plant Installation Low Voltage Lighting/Exterior


Bryan Pritchard Homes

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Bryan Pritchard Homes

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23 years of experience

Licensed general contractor covering all aspects of building, maintance or repairs associated with commercial, industrial, and residential building needs. This is a small, family owned company that uses subcontractors who are insured and specialized in each area. References are available upon request with opportunity to view homes built from the ground up or updated through remodeling projects. Jobs are priced according to individual customer needs.

Licensed general contractor covering all aspects of building, maintance or repairs associated with commercial, industrial, and residential building needs. This is a small, family owned company that uses subcontractors who are insured and specialized in each area. References are available upon request with opportunity to view homes built from the ground up or updated through remodeling projects. Jobs are priced according to individual customer needs.


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Pals with trowels

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Pals with trowels

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15 years of experience

All masonry/concrete services, with proven satisfaction from our customers in regards to, professionalism jobs done right. We take pride in any tasks we take on, some of which are, block/brick/stone placement. All kinds of masonry, including textured stucco, stone design stucco,and, brick design stucco. Concrete, pouring and finishing, up to 12 yards daily, as well as monolithic formwork, driveway, and sidewalk forming as well, also concrete or masonry steps. Decorative yard hardscapes, fountains, well houses, mailboxes, fire pits,etc .. every job in this category will be unique to your taste...we build wood decks, gazebos,,small barns and sheds. Also lawn care service. We hire in by the hour as well,only on odd jobs not listed above. Give us a try, you'll see why, That our motto is.."We satisfy"

All masonry/concrete services, with proven satisfaction from our customers in regards to, professionalism jobs done right. We take pride in any tasks we take on, some of which are, block/brick/stone placement. All kinds of masonry, including textured stucco, stone design stucco,and, brick design stucco. Concrete, pouring and finishing, up to 12 yards daily, as well as monolithic formwork, driveway, and sidewalk forming as well, also concrete or masonry steps. Decorative yard hardscapes, fountains, well houses, mailboxes, fire pits,etc .. every job in this category will be unique to your taste...we build wood decks, gazebos,,small barns and sheds. Also lawn care service. We hire in by the hour as well,only on odd jobs not listed above. Give us a try, you'll see why, That our motto is.."We satisfy"


Volunteer Contracting

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Volunteer Contracting

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At Volunteer Contracting we mainly focus on land clearing/bush hogging, grade work, and etc. My brother and I have been in the business for just a few years, but have done the work since we were young kids. We are owned and operated in the Lenoir City area, but expand to wherever the work is. Give us a call if you need any work done, We will be happy to help!

At Volunteer Contracting we mainly focus on land clearing/bush hogging, grade work, and etc. My brother and I have been in the business for just a few years, but have done the work since we were young kids. We are owned and operated in the Lenoir City area, but expand to wherever the work is. Give us a call if you need any work done, We will be happy to help!

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FAQs for retaining wall installation projects in Athens, TN

With proper design and construction, stone retaining walls can last anywhere from 50 to 200 years. They're built to withstand soil pressure and environmental factors, especially when reinforced with geogrid and constructed on solid foundations. Using quality materials and skilled professionals ensures your retaining wall will be durable for decades.

You can choose between natural stone and stone veneer for your project. Natural stone offers timeless durability and character, while stone veneer provides a sleek, modern look and is lighter to install. Both options are strong and provide good drainage. Consider your budget, maintenance preferences, and design goals to decide which material is best for your wall.

Choosing the right masonry professional is key to ensuring your stone wall stands the test of time. Be sure to check that the contractor has valid licenses and certifications, and a strong track record of quality work. Look at their past projects and read customer reviews. Meeting them in person and getting detailed quotes will help you make an informed decision. Taking these steps will help you find an expert who can build a sturdy and beautiful wall for your home.

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