Top 3 Excavation Contractors in Chattanooga, TN

Porch Pro Headshot Lumberjacks Tree Service
Lumberjacks Tree Service is a full-service tree care and tree removal company serving residential and commercial customers throughout Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding communities. Our locally owned and operated business offers damage-free tree removal using the latest equipment. From complete lan...Read more about Lumberjacks Tree Service
5049 Eller Rd, Chattanooga, TN
423-834-6096
Porch Pro Headshot BOBCAT OF CHATTANOOGA
Bobcat Of Chattanooga is an excavation specialist located in Chattanooga. They provide storm shelter design, trenching, site preparation, and dewatering.
4288 Bonny Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN
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PROficiency

PROficiency provides all scopes of work to complete your project. Dedicated to quality work and customer satisfaction we treat your project as if it were our own personal project.
2451 Glass St, Chattanooga, TN
423-637-6964

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Top questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Chattanooga Excavation Contractors

Does the excavation contractor I want to hire need to be licensed in Chattanooga?

Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Excavation Contractor need to have. There are 0 excavation contractors in Chattanooga that are licensed.

Here are the types of license(s) Excavation Contractors need to have to work on Excavation Services jobs in TN:

How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Chattanooga?

Every project differs, but you should ask any excavation contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any excavation services work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for excavation contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your excavation contractor project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the excavation contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

What should I check for once my Excavation Contractor in Chattanooga has finished working?

Every excavation services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any excavation services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with excavation services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the excavation contractor to describe what they did. Whether your excavation services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your excavation services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the excavation contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

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