Serving Athens, TN

Excavation Contractor in Athens, TN for Trenching, Grading, and Site Work

Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping is the excavation contractor Athens, TN homeowners and businesses call for trenching, grading, and full site work.

Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping brings power line trenching and full excavation services to homeowners and properties across McMinn County.

Services in Athens, TN

Utility Trenching, Site Prep, and Excavation Services in Athens

Evergreen offers a full slate of excavation, trenching, and landscaping services for Athens homeowners and property owners, from a single new water line to a full-lot land clearing and grading project. We size the equipment and crew to the job, whether that's a small residential trench or a larger commercial site.

Site Preparation

Site Preparation

We clear, grade, and level Athens building sites so your foundation, driveway, or outbuilding starts on solid, well-drained ground.

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Land Clearing & Grading

Land Clearing & Grading

From brush removal on overgrown pasture edges to full lot clearing, we get Athens properties ready to build, farm, or landscape.

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Utility Trenching

Utility Trenching

Our utility trenching services cover water line trenching, power line trenching, and conduit trenching, laid out to code and backfilled properly.

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Light Demolition

Light Demolition

We remove old sheds, concrete pads, and deteriorating decks so your Athens property is clear for its next project.

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Common requests we handle around Athens include:

  • Water line trenching for new wells, cisterns, and utility connections
  • Power line trenching and conduit trenching for detached garages, barns, and workshops
  • French drain installation and drainage swales for yards that hold water after storms
  • Landscape lighting installation along driveways, walkways, and outbuildings
  • Gravel driveway installation and resurfacing for long rural drives
  • Retaining wall installation along sloped pasture edges and cut banks

Athens Excavation Contractor Solutions for Local Terrain and Trenching

Athens sits in the heart of McMinn County, where rolling farmland meets small-lot neighborhoods near the courthouse square and Tennessee Wesleyan University. Many of the properties we work on stretch out along Congress Parkway, Decatur Pike, and the county roads that fan out toward the Hiwassee River, which means longer driveways, bigger yards, and more ground to move than a typical in-town lot.

As the excavation contractor Athens property owners turn to for underground work, we handle water line trenching for new wells and utility hookups, along with power line trenching and conduit trenching for detached garages, workshops, and outbuildings common on Athens acreage. Whether you're near the historic homes along Ingleside Avenue or out past Mayfield Dairy Farms on the edge of town, we plan every trench around your property's slope and soil so the work holds up.

Our crews also handle the grading, drainage, and landscaping work that often goes hand in hand with a trenching project, so you're not managing three different contractors for one job. From new construction on the outskirts of town to drainage upgrades on established lots near downtown, we bring the right machines for McMinn County ground to every job.

Athens Excavation Contractor Solutions for Local Terrain and Trenching

Why Choose Us

Why Athens Chooses Evergreen for Excavation and Trenching

We Know McMinn County Ground

Between the limestone shelf and the clay-loam farmland, Athens soil isn't uniform. We've dug enough trenches and graded enough driveways here to know what to expect before we break ground.

Straightforward, Affordable Pricing

We quote the work plainly and stand behind the estimate, so Athens homeowners and business owners know what a project costs before we start.

One Crew for the Whole Project

From trenching to grading to landscaping, our team can carry a project from raw dirt to finished yard without handing you off to another contractor.

Athens Soil and Site Conditions We Plan Around

McMinn County sits on limestone bedrock, and Athens properties often show it in the form of karst features and the occasional sinkhole, especially on older farmland. We test the ground before we trench or grade so we're not caught off guard mid-project.

A few conditions we regularly account for around Athens:

  • Limestone bedrock and karst features common on outlying pastureland
  • Mixed clay-loam topsoil that compacts differently than the red clay found closer to Cleveland
  • Runoff from surrounding ridges draining toward the Hiwassee River watershed
  • Older rural driveways that need culvert work or regraded drainage
  • Larger lot sizes on the town's edges that call for heavier grading equipment
  • A mix of tight in-town lots near downtown and open acreage further out
Athens Soil and Site Conditions We Plan Around

Where We Work

Proudly Serving Athens and Nearby Tennessee Communities

Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping is based in Ocoee, TN and serves homeowners and businesses throughout McMinn County and the surrounding region, including:

What Neighbors Say

Reviews From Athens Area Customers

Kevin Gilliam
4 months ago
★★★★★
I needed several acres of over-seeding to be done. Daniel and Mason showed up when scheduled, And completed the job , with exceptional effort, and professionalism. The entire process from start, to finish, was what you expect, when hiring a company. I will be using their company for a few other upcoming projects I have.
Angie Lewallen
4 months ago
★★★★★
We couldn't be happier with our project! Daniel is a master "rock-scaper"....we had a challenging bank and erosion issues, and needed better access. Now we have beautiful steps, a natural entry, and a firm bank. Evergreen was a great choice!
Ruth Fernandez
5 months ago
★★★★★
Great company. Very hard workers, punctual and friendly. Highly recommend
Danny Britt
6 months ago
★★★★★
They are very easy to deal with. Did the landscaping like Daniel explained that he would. Satisfied with the job.
Daniel Swafford
8 months ago
★★★★★
Daniel has helped us with several projects over the past four years. We are very pleased with the quality of his work. His knowledge and experience have been extremely helpful in making decisions about how and when to do our landscaping jobs. Daniel is consistently on time and has the equipment to do professional work. He charges a fair price and makes every effort to explain what each project involves in terms of labor, equipment, and materials. It has been a pleasure to have him do our projects. I would highly recommend him!
Linda Dillon
8 months ago
★★★★★
Daniel Hair, owner of Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping, along with his team, are the epitome of professionalism. They show up when they tell you they will be there, their work is exemplary and their pricing is reasonable. They have gone above and beyond with their work ethic. They answer even the most inane of questions and assist when asked. Daniel steps up to offer advice because he is an experienced professional and most people who are in my position have no idea what we don't know. His advice has been sound and his responses are thoughtful and helpful. If you have a need for an experienced professional to handle any tree removal, land clearing, excavation work or leveling a place for a house, please give Daniel a call! You will not regret it.
Bramlett Home Inspections
a year ago
★★★★★
Daniel and his crew have always done a great job taking care of our Excavation and landscaping needs. I highly recommend him.

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Get Started on Your Athens Excavation or Trenching Project

Whether you need a new water line trenched, a drainage problem solved, or a full lot cleared and graded, our crew is ready to talk through your Athens property and give you a straight answer on cost and timeline.