Water that won’t
go away.
French drains, downspout extensions and drainage corrections for soggy yards and water collecting near your home.
Explore drainage solutionsDRAINAGE & GRADING · MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Less water.
More usable yard.
Standing water after every rain? We help homeowners solve drainage problems, reshape uneven ground and keep driveways accessible.
Get an estimateThe fastest way to get started. Send your project details and photos online.
Franklin · Brentwood · Spring Hill
Nashville · Columbia & surrounding areas
Nashville · Columbia & surrounding areas
Rock-lined swales & finish grading.↗
Property drainageGrading & swalesCulverts & driveways
START WITH THE PROBLEM
What’s happening
on your property?
The right fix starts with where the water comes from, where it can go and how your property is used.
Water that won’t
Ground that needs
a better slope.
Targeted grading, swales and erosion repairs to redirect runoff and make your outdoor space easier to use.
Explore grading workA driveway that
washes out.
Culvert replacement, gravel repairs and water management for property entrances and access drives. See culvert budget guidance.
Explore driveway workFROM OUR PROJECT GALLERY
See the work
behind the words.
French drains, targeted yard grading and driveway drainage repairs for Middle Tennessee properties.
Plan below the surface.
French drain installation
See the pipe, gravel and filter fabric before the trench is covered.
Explore French drains
Give water a better path.
Yard grading & drainage correction
Correct low spots and shape surface runoff toward a suitable outlet.
Explore yard grading
Keep your driveway from washing away.
Gravel driveway repair & drainage
Repair washouts and address the runoff that carries gravel away.
Explore driveway workA selection of our drainage, grading and access work.
WHAT CUSTOMERS
VALUE
“Troy was the most responsive and helpful out of all the contractors I spoke to about getting my damaged culvert replaced.”
Culvert replacement customer
PLAN YOUR PROJECT
A useful starting
point for your budget.
Every property is different. These planning ranges help you understand the scale of the work before we talk.
Property drainage
One problem area
A short drain, one or two downspout extensions, a small swale or spot grading.
$1,500–$3,500
Several connected fixes
Multiple drainage lines, a longer French drain, drainage boxes, regrading or a small culvert.
$3,500–$10,000
Complex or property-wide work
Long drainage runs, major grading, driveway culverts, multiple systems or difficult access.
$10,000–$50,000+
Grading & clearing budget ranges
Small area
Spot grading, a small pad or limited clearing; material usually stays on site.
$2,000–$5,000
Larger yard or pad
Whole-yard grading, imported or removed soil, drainage shaping or brush clearing.
$5,000–$20,000
Large-scale earthwork
Acreage, substantial earthmoving, heavy clearing or combined grading and drainage.
$20,000+
What changes the price? Access, rock and soil, pipe length and depth, the drainage outlet, hauling, materials and lawn restoration. The examples describe possible scopes, not a package containing every item.
Planning ranges from our published pricing, reviewed October 2026. They are not fixed quotes or a guarantee that your project fits a range. Your written estimate defines the work and price.
Get an estimate for your propertyLET’S MAKE A PLAN
A clear next step.
Not a guessing game.
Work with Troy and Excavation Contractors LLC on a practical plan for your property.
- 01
Show us the problem.
Send your location, photos and a short description. Rainy-day photos are especially useful.
- 02
Talk through the options.
We review the drainage, access and scope with you, then determine the next step for an estimate.
- 03
Agree on the work.
Review the proposed solution and price before scheduling. Access, utilities and any approvals are part of the plan.
LOCAL WORK. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS.
Here in
Middle Tennessee.
Serving Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Nashville, Columbia and surrounding communities.
Nearby? Send your project address so we can confirm service availability.
Check your project with usFranklin —Brentwood —Spring Hill —Nashville —Columbia —& surrounding areas
EXPLORE BY LOCATION
Planning work in Franklin?
Explore our local service guides for your area.
BEFORE YOU REACH OUT
A few good
questions.
Do I need a French drain or grading?
That depends on the source of the water, the slope and the available outlet. A French drain may help collect subsurface water; grading or a swale may help surface runoff. We review the property before recommending a solution.
What should I send for an estimate?
Your project address, a few wide and close-up photos, and a description of where water collects or soil washes out. Include access constraints and your preferred timing if you know them.
How much will my project cost?
Our project budget guide shows drainage and grading ranges by scope. Access, rock, drainage outlets, materials and restoration affect your price. We prepare a written estimate for your property.
Do you take on smaller projects?
Yes. Drainage corrections, downspout extensions, targeted grading and driveway drainage are part of our work. Tell us what needs fixing so we can confirm the fit.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PROPERTY
Useful answers.
Before you dig.
LET’S START WITH YOUR PROPERTY
Show us where
the water goes.
Photos. Your location. What you want to fix.
We’ll take the next step from there.
The fastest way to get started. Send your project details and photos online.