Chattanooga, TN

Excavation Contractor in Chattanooga, TN for Driveways, Grading, and Drainage

As a trusted excavation contractor in Chattanooga, TN, Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping brings gravel driveway installation, drainage work, and grading to homeowners here, with the right equipment and local know-how.

Services in Chattanooga

Excavation, Grading, and Site Services in Chattanooga

Beyond gravel driveway installation and repair, we handle the excavation and grading work that supports it, including drainage installation, land clearing, and utility trenching. Many Chattanooga homeowners start with one project and call us back for the next once they see how the site holds up.

Site Preparation

Site Preparation

We clear, level, and prepare Chattanooga lots for construction, driveways, or landscaping, grading the site so water drains away from your foundation instead of toward it.

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Land Clearing & Grading

Land Clearing & Grading

From overgrown lots near Missionary Ridge to level backyards ready for landscaping, our land clearing and grading work sets a solid, well-drained foundation for whatever comes next.

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Utility Trenching

Utility Trenching

We trench for water lines, power lines, and conduit across Chattanooga properties, working carefully around existing landscaping, retaining walls, and driveways.

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Light Demolition

Light Demolition

Removing an old shed, concrete pad, or deck before a new driveway or landscaping project goes in? Our light demolition service clears the way and hauls off debris.

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Chattanooga's Excavation Contractor for Ridge and Valley Terrain

Chattanooga sits in a bowl of ridges and river valleys, and that geography shapes every project we take on here. Properties tucked below Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge often deal with rocky subsurface and steep grades, while lots closer to the Tennessee River and neighborhoods like St. Elmo and North Chattanooga can hold water longer than homeowners expect.

We've worked driveways and yards from the Riverwalk corridor to the hillside streets near Signal Mountain's base, and we've seen how quickly a poorly graded lot turns into a drainage headache after a hard rain rolls off Missionary Ridge. As the excavation contractor Chattanooga homeowners call before the equipment shows up, our team reads the land first, so grading, trenching, and driveway work hold up through Chattanooga's wet seasons.

Whether your property is a flat lot in Brainerd or a sloped driveway near St. Elmo, we plan the excavation and drainage around how water actually moves across your land, from Chattanooga's ridges and valleys to river-adjacent neighborhoods along the Tennessee River, whether the project is a single gravel driveway installation or a full site preparation job.

Chattanooga's Excavation Contractor for Ridge and Valley Terrain

Why Choose Us

Why Chattanooga Homeowners Choose Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping

Local Terrain Experience

We know how Chattanooga's ridges, valleys, and clay soil behave under equipment, so grading and drainage decisions are based on what actually works here, not a generic approach.

Straightforward, Fair Pricing

We aim to be professional and affordable, giving Chattanooga homeowners clear estimates and honest timelines before any dirt gets moved.

Neighborly Accountability

Our local ties mean we stand behind every project we finish. Your neighbor is our neighbor, and that shows in how we treat your property and your time.

Soil and Drainage Conditions Around Chattanooga

Chattanooga's landscape changes fast from one neighborhood to the next, and we grade and drain each property according to what's actually underfoot. A gravel driveway grading job on a hillside lot near Signal Mountain calls for different base prep than a flat driveway in East Brainerd.

Site conditions we regularly work around here include:

  • Red clay soil common through St. Elmo, North Chattanooga, and Brainerd
  • Rocky, uneven subsurface near Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge
  • Low-lying lots close to the Tennessee River prone to slow drainage
  • Steep driveway grades on hillside properties needing solid base compaction
  • Yards with poor driveway drainage that pool water after heavy rain
  • Older lots where existing culverts or swales no longer handle runoff
Soil and Drainage Conditions Around Chattanooga

Where we work

Excavation and Landscaping Service Areas Near Chattanooga

Alongside Chattanooga, we serve homeowners and businesses across the surrounding Tennessee communities with the same driveway, drainage, and excavation services.

Chattanooga reviews

What Chattanooga Customers Say

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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If you're planning a gravel driveway installation, need drainage fixed before fall rains set in, or have a lot near Missionary Ridge that needs clearing and grading, our crew is ready to walk the site with you. We serve homeowners across Chattanooga from Ocoee, TN with equipment and experience matched to the area's terrain.