Middle Tennessee's Land Grading & Dirt Work Specialists
Got an unusable yard, a settled lot, or a build pad that needs prepping? We move dirt, level ground, and reshape Tennessee land so it works for you — across Franklin, Brentwood, and Spring Hill.
Get a Free Grading Quote →Why Tennessee Yards End Up Uneven
Middle Tennessee land doesn't sit flat. Rolling hills, clay subsoil, and decades of settling mean a yard that looked fine when the house was built can end up sloped wrong, full of low spots, or sliding toward the foundation. Builders working under deadline don't always finish-grade properly — they get dirt close to right and move on.
The result is the stuff we hear about every week: backyards too uneven to mow, water collecting where it shouldn't, washouts after every storm, and lots that aren't ready to build on without serious dirt work first.
The fix is grading — done right, with the slope and drainage planned together. Here's what we do.
Grading & Dirt Work We Handle
Four core types of grading work that cover almost every job we get called for in Middle Tennessee.
Yard Leveling & Backyard Grading
Whether you're tired of mowing over a moonscape, trying to install a patio, or just want a flat space the kids can play on, we level it. We bring in fill dirt where it's needed, cut the high spots, and finish-grade so water runs away from the house.
Most residential yard grading takes 1 to 3 days and leaves you with a clean, plantable surface ready for sod or seed.
Build Pad & Site Prep
Putting up a new home, shop, garage, barn, or pool deck? We handle the dirt work that has to happen before any of it goes vertical: clearing, rough grading, building the pad to spec elevation, compacting, and laying the gravel base.
We work directly with your builder or GC to hit the numbers on the plans — no surprises when the foundation crew shows up.
Driveway Grading & Gravel Driveways
A driveway only works if the base is right. We grade new driveways, fix washboarded or potholed ones, and install gravel driveways from the ground up — proper crown so water sheds, proper compaction so it doesn't fail.
For long rural drives, we handle the whole thing: clearing, grading, gravel, and edge drainage.
Slope Repair & Erosion Control
If you've got a hillside losing dirt every storm, a yard that drops off sharply, or a slope that's starting to slide, you need more than seed and hope. We rebuild slopes, install retaining walls (railroad tie or block), and shape the land so water flows around — not through — the problem area.
We've stabilized everything from small backyard slopes to long road-edge banks across Williamson County.
Not sure which one your property needs? That's what site visits are for.
Request a Free Quote →Mike's Backyard Grading Project
Mike's backyard wasn't usable. Uneven ground, drains in the wrong places, and a layout that needed reshaping if anything was going to grow back there. He called us to grade and level the yard, and to move some existing drain lines while we were in there.
We took down the high spots, smoothed out the low ones, and re-routed the drains so water would actually leave the yard instead of pooling. Once the dirt work was done, the backyard was finally a usable, plantable space.
"We had Troy and his crew do some grading and leveling work in our back yard. They also moved some drains. They did a great job and Troy was a pleasure to work with… overall we are very pleased with the work and would recommend Troy to anyone and use them in the future."
Got a backyard that needs reshaping? We can do the same for you.
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We Work Across Middle Tennessee
Excavation Contractors LLC handles grading and dirt work projects throughout Williamson County and the surrounding area. Our crew is based in Thompson's Station and we regularly work in:
If you're within about 30–40 miles of Williamson County, give us a call. We'll come take a look.
What Makes Us Different
Straight Answers, No Upsell
We don't oversell. If a small grading fix solves your problem, that's what we'll tell you. We'd rather have you call us back for the next job than overbuild the first one.
We Know Tennessee Land
Clay soil, rolling hills, and hard spring rains aren't a surprise to us — they're what we work in every day. We grade for drainage, not just for looks.
Solid Work, Clean Site
We show up when we say we will, we explain what we're doing before we dig, and we leave your yard cleaner than we found it. That's what keeps our customers calling us back.
Ready to Get Your Land Where It Should Be?
Tell us what you're working with — a yard that needs leveling, a build pad to prep, a driveway that's failing. We'll come out, take a look, and give you a straight answer on what it'll cost.
Request a Free Grading Quote →Serving Franklin · Brentwood · Spring Hill · All of Middle Tennessee