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Avatar for Valley Crest Services
Valley Crest Services
4.9(
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the work, kept me informed every step of the way, on time, knowledgeable, experienced and professional. I will use Valley Crest Services when I need work performed!"
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+38

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job excavating clearing and grading my property. Cody is honest, responsive and does what he says. Its hard to find this quality of service today at the fair price I received. Highly recommended."
Land Clearing & Finish Grade
Site Work For A Barndo.   Lots and lots Of Dirt Moved!!!!
Electrical Trench Install Up in the Smokey Mountains
Forestry Mulching
Electrical Trench Install

+92

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Winkle's Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jon did a timely, quick, thorough job. And this, after hours. Had he not fixed us up after the workday ended as he did, we would have either been without water overnight or paid our water company to spill 3 gallons per minute down our street. Get Winkle’s Plumbing whenever you can. They’r grand."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Smoky Top Contractor
5.0(
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The project included grading and installing 2 cobblestone driveways, a cobblestone walkway from porch to fountain and stone and brick walkway from patio to back house.They completed written detailed bid and executed flawlessly and on time. This was a 2 1/2 month project."
Pavers
Concrete Patio
Landscaping Project
Pavers
Concrete Patio

+88

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
Avatar for Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work and responsiveness were top notch. It has been a pleasure doing business with Creative Bobcat Concepts; Cory is extremely honest, hard working, very knowledgeable about excavation best practices, and provides very reasonable and fair pricing. Within hours of my request for quotation, Cory drove 1 ½ hours to examine the work necessary, provided a quotation the next day, and completed the job in a timely manner within the highest standards of quality. Thank you Cory, Creative Bobcat Concepts has my highest personal recommendation."
Start house seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
House seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Valley Land Co. LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"We needed our driveway fixed badly and had some massive quotes for cement and asphalt. Everything was done exactly the way we needed and better. We couldn't be happier with the job done and highly recommend!"
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Excavating Project
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Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+19

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Tier Construction Solutions
4.6(
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Top Tier Construction installed 1,900 sq ft of floating floor for us and did an outstanding job. They were cost-effective, friendly, and their communication was excellent from start to finish—clear timelines, quick responses, and no surprises. The Tim arrived on time, worked efficiently with great attention to detail, and left everything clean. Project finished on schedule and on budget. Highly recommend Top Tier Construction!"
Goat Barn Pad
1 Car Garage Pad
Small Shed Pad
Small Shed Pad
2 Car Garage Pad

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Knoxville, TN

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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