
Serving Charleston, TN
Excavation Contractor in Charleston, TN for Drainage, Grading, and Site Prep
As the excavation contractor homeowners and businesses call along the Hiwassee River, Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping handles yard drainage fixes, driveway installation, and site prep throughout Charleston, TN. Our crew brings the right equipment for every job.
Charleston, TN services
Excavation, Drainage, and Site Preparation Services in Charleston

Site Preparation
We clear, grade, and level building sites so your foundation, driveway, or outdoor project starts on solid, properly drained ground.

Land Clearing & Grading
From brush removal to full lot clearing, we open up your Charleston property and grade it to shed water correctly.

Utility Trenching
We trench for water lines, power lines, and conduit with minimal disruption to your yard or driveway.

Light Demolition
Old sheds, concrete pads, and decks come down cleanly and get hauled off, clearing the way for your next project.
Beyond the core services below, we handle a full range of excavation and outdoor projects for Charleston properties, including:
- Driveway installation, driveway repair, and gravel driveway resurfacing
- Drainage installation, French drain installation, and drainage swales for wet yards
- Retaining wall installation for sloped lots near the river
- Landscaping, lawn seeding, and irrigation installation
- Gravel, mulch, rock, and topsoil delivery and spreading
- Tree removal and stump removal for wooded lots
Our four core excavation and site services cover the heavier groundwork Charleston homeowners and property owners rely on most:
Charleston's Excavation Contractor for Drainage and Grading Work
Charleston sits along the Hiwassee River, just across the water from Calhoun and a short drive from the old Fort Marr blockhouse site, within a stretch of Bradley County's flood-prone bottomland. Properties here range from low-lying river bottom lots that flood after heavy rain to gently rolling parcels set back from Highway 11, and each one moves water differently depending on soil type, slope, and how close it sits to the river.
As the excavation contractor homeowners near the river crossing turn to first, we've graded driveways, completed French drain installation on lots that stay soggy well into spring, and corrected driveway drainage problems along gravel roads that wash out after every storm. That local experience means we know where standing water tends to collect and how to route it away from foundations, driveways, and yards before it becomes a bigger problem for your property or your neighbors downhill.
Whether you're dealing with a washed-out gravel drive or a backyard that never quite dries out, our team builds landscape drainage solutions matched to how water actually moves across Charleston ground, not a one-size-fits-all fix. We plan every project around the site's grading, soil, and proximity to the floodplain so the fix holds up season after season.

Why Choose Us
Why Charleston Homeowners and Businesses Choose Evergreen
We Know the Hiwassee River Bottomland
We've worked properties on both sides of the river crossing and understand how flood-stage water and seasonal rain move through Charleston lots.
Straightforward, Local Pricing
We're upfront about cost and timeline before we start, and we stand behind the work because Charleston is part of the same community we live and work in.
One Crew for the Whole Project
From excavation and grading to drainage and landscaping, we handle it all with our own equipment and crew, no subcontractors to coordinate.
Local Ground Conditions That Shape Drainage Work in Charleston
Charleston's location along the Hiwassee River floodplain means drainage planning has to account for more than a typical hillside lot. We size and place every system based on how the local ground actually behaves.
- Silty, low-lying soil near the river that holds water long after storms pass
- Red clay subsoil on higher ground that sheds rain fast but drains slowly underneath
- Rural driveways along Highway 11 and county roads that need proper culverts to handle runoff
- Yards close to the water table that flood without a working drainage swale
- Older lots with drainage systems that were never sized for current rainfall patterns
- Grading changes needed where new construction has altered natural water flow
Our crews use this knowledge to size French drain installation correctly, plan drainage swales along low spots, and set grades that carry water off gravel driveways, lawns, and building pads before it pools near your home or business. We also account for how nearby lots and roadways drain, since water crossing property lines is common along the river bottom and rural stretches of Highway 11.

Where we work
Excavation and Landscaping Services Across the Region
Alongside Charleston, we serve homeowners and property owners throughout the surrounding Tennessee communities.
What Charleston customers say
Reviews From Charleston, TN Property Owners
Get Your Charleston Yard Draining the Right Way
If water is pooling in your yard, your driveway is washing out, or you're planning new construction near the Hiwassee River, our crew is ready to build a drainage and grading plan that fits your Charleston property, from French drain installation to full driveway drainage repair.









