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Rocky Top Excavation, LLC

4.90(
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Rocky Top Excavation, LLC

4.90(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Rocky Top Excavation is locally owned and operated. We provide unmatched customer service. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to doing business with you!

"Did a great job and came back to address and fix a small needed fix"

Denise W on December 2023

Rocky Top Excavation is locally owned and operated. We provide unmatched customer service. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to doing business with you!

"Did a great job and came back to address and fix a small needed fix"

Denise W on December 2023

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Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.64(
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Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.64(
11
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•Approved Pro
70 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

At Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air, we've proudly served the Greater Chattanooga area for over three decades with honest, high-quality plumbing, HVAC, and septic solutions. Whether it's a burst pipe, a broken AC, or a routine system check, our experienced team delivers fast, reliable service backed by integrity, professionalism, and care.

"They were perfect."

wava b on September 2025

At Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air, we've proudly served the Greater Chattanooga area for over three decades with honest, high-quality plumbing, HVAC, and septic solutions. Whether it's a burst pipe, a broken AC, or a routine system check, our experienced team delivers fast, reliable service backed by integrity, professionalism, and care.

"They were perfect."

wava b on September 2025

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Blewett Outdoor Living

4.71(
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Blewett Outdoor Living

4.71(
100
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 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

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Black Water Construction

4.93(
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Black Water Construction

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Here at Blackwater Construction and Excavation we specialize in land management projects like excavation, water diversion, clearing, cleaning, and maintaining your property as well as cutting and prepping land for driveways. If you have a job that needs to be done we have a crew ready to make it happen. Don’t let another summer go by with out finishing all your around the house projects! Message us today for a quote!

"I hired these guys to clear off my land to build my home. They cleared the land, installed a septic, built my house pad, built my driveway, and placed my water line & underground electric. These guys were phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone needing some work done! "

Kate C on June 2025

Here at Blackwater Construction and Excavation we specialize in land management projects like excavation, water diversion, clearing, cleaning, and maintaining your property as well as cutting and prepping land for driveways. If you have a job that needs to be done we have a crew ready to make it happen. Don’t let another summer go by with out finishing all your around the house projects! Message us today for a quote!

"I hired these guys to clear off my land to build my home. They cleared the land, installed a septic, built my house pad, built my driveway, and placed my water line & underground electric. These guys were phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone needing some work done! "

Kate C on June 2025

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Riley Electrical & Maintenance

5.00(
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Riley Electrical & Maintenance

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Electrical Installation and Maintenance Electrical Distribution/ Switch Gear Service Installation Branch Circuit Wiring Transfer Switches Electro/Mechanical Devices Motor Control System Installation and Repair Flow Control and Metering Automated System Control Design & Installation Power Generation Generator Sales Generator Maintenance, Services & Repair Mechanical Installation and Maintenance Pumps and Pump Stations Wells and Water Distribution Systems Waste Water Treatment Plants Lift Stations Irrigation Systems Authorized Watertronics and MCI Flowtronex service provider Installation Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service Pressure Reducing Air Compressors: High Pressure, Rotary Screws, Rotary Vane and Reciprocating

"Chad was professional, fair and went above and beyond. I would highly this company."

Heather M M on November 2022

Electrical Installation and Maintenance Electrical Distribution/ Switch Gear Service Installation Branch Circuit Wiring Transfer Switches Electro/Mechanical Devices Motor Control System Installation and Repair Flow Control and Metering Automated System Control Design & Installation Power Generation Generator Sales Generator Maintenance, Services & Repair Mechanical Installation and Maintenance Pumps and Pump Stations Wells and Water Distribution Systems Waste Water Treatment Plants Lift Stations Irrigation Systems Authorized Watertronics and MCI Flowtronex service provider Installation Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service Pressure Reducing Air Compressors: High Pressure, Rotary Screws, Rotary Vane and Reciprocating

"Chad was professional, fair and went above and beyond. I would highly this company."

Heather M M on November 2022

CJ Craft Construction Co.

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CJ Craft Construction Co.

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Several years of residential and commercial constructions. Most of experience is in plumbing, framing, and remodeling. Integrity and honesty is our company core values. Doing things right the first time.

Several years of residential and commercial constructions. Most of experience is in plumbing, framing, and remodeling. Integrity and honesty is our company core values. Doing things right the first time.

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

Wicked Web Design & SEO

5.00(
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Wicked Web Design & SEO

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

Norman Plumbing

4.19(
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Norman Plumbing

4.19(
37
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Customers say: Terrific value
17 years of experience

6-employees, no-subs,cost is determined by the job. Emergency service charge will be estimated once job is looked at. 20% discount on referrals.

6-employees, no-subs,cost is determined by the job. Emergency service charge will be estimated once job is looked at. 20% discount on referrals.

D & D Underground, LLC

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D & D Underground, LLC

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15 years of experience

We are a Directional Drilling and General Excavation Contractor. We are licensed and insured. Free Estimates

We are a Directional Drilling and General Excavation Contractor. We are licensed and insured. Free Estimates

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FAQs for septic system installation and replacement projects in Chattanooga, TN

The smallest standard septic system uses a 500-gallon tank, which costs between $875 and $1,150 installed. This size works well for single-occupant dwellings with minimal wastewater production. However, many local regulations specify minimum tank sizes, so check with your building department before committing to this compact option. Some jurisdictions require at least 750 gallons regardless of home size to ensure adequate waste processing capacity.

The installation timeline varies based on site conditions, permit processing, and contractor schedules. The process includes obtaining permits, conducting soil tests, excavation, tank placement, leach field construction, and final connections. Weather conditions, soil challenges, and inspection scheduling can all affect the overall timeline. It's wise to begin planning well in advance of when you need the system operational.

The most economical approach is to install a conventional anaerobic system with a plastic tank. To minimize costs while maintaining legality, obtain multiple quotes from licensed installers, consider scheduling during their slower seasons, and handle basic site preparation yourself. Never skip permits or required testing to save money—illegal installations can result in significant fines and mandatory removal, ultimately costing far more than doing it right initially.

Regular pumping helps prevent system failures and extends operational life. Most small systems require pumping every three to five years, though frequency depends on household size and usage patterns. Pumping services cost between $290 and $530, making this maintenance expense relatively minor compared to potential repair costs ranging from $500 to $2,600 for neglected systems. Establishing a regular maintenance schedule based on your installer's recommendations helps avoid costly emergency services.

The Chattanooga, TN homeowners’ guide to septic system installations and replacements

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