Serving Decatur, TN

Excavation Contractor in Decatur, TN for Site Prep and Land Work

As an excavation contractor serving Decatur, TN, we handle site preparation, grading, and dirt work for homeowners and property owners throughout Decatur and Meigs County. Our crew handles the excavation work that gets your property ready for what comes next.

Services in Decatur, TN

Site Preparation, Excavation, and Grading Services

Property owners in Decatur call us for a wide range of excavation and dirt work, from residential excavation and driveway prep to commercial excavation ahead of new construction. As a site preparation contractor with deep experience across Meigs County's mixed terrain, we bring the right approach whether your lot is river bottom or upland.

Site Preparation

Site Preparation

Grading, land leveling, and dirt work to get a Decatur property ready for a driveway, home addition, barn, or commercial build. We handle the excavation and rough grading so your project starts on solid, properly sloped ground.

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Land Clearing & Grading

Land Clearing & Grading

Clearing brush, trees, and overgrowth on farmland or wooded lots around Decatur, then grading the site so water drains where it should instead of pooling near your foundation or driveway.

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Utility Trenching

Utility Trenching

Trenching for water lines, power lines, and conduit across residential and rural properties, dug to the right depth and backfilled properly so your utility connections hold up over time.

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Light Demolition

Light Demolition

Removal of old sheds, concrete pads, decks, and small structures that need to come out before your next project can begin, cleared and hauled away so the site is ready to work with.

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Our most requested work in the Decatur area includes:

  • Gravel driveway installation and repair for rural and farm properties
  • Land clearing and brush removal on wooded or overgrown acreage
  • Drainage swales and French drain installation for low-lying lots near the river
  • Utility trenching for water lines, power lines, and conduit
  • Retaining wall installation on sloped riverbank or hillside sections
  • Light demolition of old sheds, pads, and outbuildings

Excavation Contractor Experience Across Decatur's River Bottoms and Farmland

Decatur sits where the Hiwassee River meets the Tennessee River, and that geography shapes almost every excavation project we take on here. Properties near Blythe Ferry and along the river tend to have soft, sandy loam soil that drains differently than the clay uplands further inland, while farmland tracts off Highway 30 and Highway 58 often need grading before a new driveway, barn pad, or homestead can go in.

We've worked lots close to Watts Bar Lake where the water table sits high, and we've cleared overgrown acreage on the outskirts of town where fence rows and brush have taken over for years. Whether you're a homeowner near the Meigs County courthouse or a landowner with river-adjacent acreage, our crew shows up with equipment sized for the job and a plan that respects how water moves across your land.

Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping is based in Ocoee, TN, and we've been serving communities like Decatur with the same equipment, crew, and attention to detail we'd bring to a job down the road from our own shop.

Excavation Contractor Experience Across Decatur's River Bottoms and Farmland

Why Choose Us

Why Decatur Property Owners Choose Evergreen

Local Experience With River-Bottom and Farmland Terrain

We've worked enough lots along the Hiwassee and Tennessee River to know how sandy soil and a high water table change the way a driveway or drainage system needs to be built.

Straightforward, Fair Pricing

We give property owners a clear estimate before work starts, with no inflated add-ons once the equipment is on site. Professional work at a price that makes sense for a rural or residential budget.

Equipment and Crew Sized for Rural Properties

From tight farmland access roads to wide-open acreage, we bring the right machinery for the site instead of forcing a one-size approach onto every property.

Local Site Conditions We Plan Around in Decatur

Decatur's mix of river bottom and rolling farmland means no two lots behave the same way once you start digging. We look at soil type, water table depth, and slope before any equipment moves, because guessing on a river-adjacent lot leads to drainage problems later.

Conditions we regularly account for around Decatur include:

  • Sandy loam soil near the Hiwassee and Tennessee River bottoms
  • High water tables on lots close to Watts Bar Lake
  • Seasonal runoff across open farmland tracts off Highway 30
  • Gentler upland grading compared to steeper ridge terrain elsewhere in the region
  • Older fence rows and brush overgrowth on long-idle rural acreage
  • Soft ground access points that require careful equipment routing during wet months
Local Site Conditions We Plan Around in Decatur

Where we work

Excavation and Landscaping Services Across the Region

Evergreen Excavation & Landscaping serves Decatur alongside homeowners and businesses throughout Southeast Tennessee. If your property sits outside Decatur, chances are we already work in your area too.

What neighbors say

Trusted by Homeowners and Property Owners in Decatur

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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Ready to Start Your Decatur Excavation Project?

Whether you're prepping a lot near the Hiwassee River, clearing farmland off Highway 58, or fixing a drainage issue that's been bothering you for seasons, our crew is ready to talk through the work and give you a straightforward estimate for your Decatur property.