Residential Excavation

Planning a new addition, putting in a pool, or running a new water line to your home? These projects all start with one important step: professional digging. Jefferson Land Clearing & Excavation is your trusted partner for all residential excavation, providing the skilled work you need to get your home improvement project started on solid ground.

Residential Excavation Services in Jefferson, Hamblen, & Grainger Counties

When it comes to digging on your property, precision and safety are everything. This is not a job for a shovel and wheelbarrow. It requires powerful machinery and an experienced operator who knows how to work carefully around your home, your landscaping, and hidden underground utilities.

At Jefferson Land Clearing & Excavation, we specialize in helping homeowners with their excavation needs. We have the right-sized equipment to work efficiently in residential settings. We treat your property with respect, working carefully to minimize disruption to your yard and getting the job done right so the rest of your project can proceed without a hitch.

We Dig for All Your Home Project Needs

No matter what your next home project is, if it involves moving dirt, we’re the team to call. We have the expertise to handle any digging task with the precision your home deserves.

Our residential excavation services include:

  • Home Additions & Foundations: We dig the precise footings and foundations for your new room, garage, or workshop.
  • Swimming Pool Excavation: Let us dig the perfect hole for your in-ground or above-ground swimming pool.
  • Utility Line Trenching: We dig clean, straight trenches for new water lines, sewer lines, and electrical conduits.
  • Septic System Excavation: We handle the digging for new septic tank installations and drain fields.
  • Driveway Preparation: We do the necessary excavation and grading to build a solid base for a new driveway.
  • Drainage & French Drains: We can solve your yard’s water problems by digging for drainage systems like French drains and culverts.

Let us handle the tough groundwork for your next project. For a professional and reliable excavation service, call the local experts. You can reach us for a free estimate at (865) 805-0543.

Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Excavation

Residential excavation happens on a smaller scale. We use smaller, more maneuverable machines that are designed to work in tighter spaces around your house and existing landscaping without causing unnecessary damage.
Operating an excavator is harder than it looks and can be very dangerous. There’s a serious risk of hitting a buried utility line, damaging your home’s foundation, or causing the trench to collapse. A professional has the skill to do the job safely and correctly.
Yes. You must call 811 a few days before we’re scheduled to start. This is a free service that will mark the location of all the public utility lines on your property (gas, electric, water, etc.). This is required by law and is the most important step for safety.
That’s up to you. We can often use the dirt to grade another area of your yard or build a small berm. If you don’t have a use for it, our service includes loading all the excess dirt into our trucks and hauling it away.
We are very mindful that we are working at your home. We plan the most efficient path for our machines to travel and do our best to minimize disruption. We work carefully and professionally to protect your property as much as possible.

Get Your Home Project Started Right

The success of your new addition, pool, or utility line depends on the quality of the excavation. Trust the professionals to do it right. Contact us today for a free estimate.

(865) 805-0543

Service Times

Mon - Sun 6AM - 7PM

Service Areas

Jefferson, Hamblen, & Grainger Counties