Expert Excavating Contractor in Hickman County TN
Precision excavation for distinguished residential and commercial projects throughout Middle Tennessee.
Professional Excavating Contractor in Middle Tennessee
Excavation is the foundation of every successful build. From digging footings and basements to carving out ponds and utility trenches, our crew brings precision, the right iron, and 18 years of dirt-moving know-how to every job.
We work with homebuilders, developers, farmers, and homeowners throughout Middle Tennessee — handling jobs from a single residential lot to multi-acre commercial sites.
How a Excavating Contractor Job Goes
Site Assessment
We walk your property, talk through the project, and quote honestly.
Equipment Mobilization
The right iron arrives ready to work, when scheduled.
Execution
Skilled operators, daily progress, no shortcuts.
Cleanup & Inspection
Site left clean, graded, and ready for the next phase.
Why Excavating Contractor Isn't a DIY Job
Right Equipment for the Job
From compact track loaders to full-size excavators — we mobilize the right machine, not whatever is in the yard.
Soil & Site Knowledge
Middle Tennessee soil is rocky, clay-heavy, and unforgiving. We've worked it for 18 years and we know how it behaves.
Damage-Free Digging
We call in utilities, stake the work, and excavate around what matters — no surprise cuts or callbacks.
Who Needs Excavating Contractor?
- Custom homebuilders
- General contractors
- Property developers
- Farms & agricultural sites
- Municipal & utility projects
- Homeowners
Where We Provide Excavating Contractor
Based in Nunnelly, TN, we provide excavating contractor services across Hickman County and all of Middle Tennessee — a 100-mile radius covering 18 counties.
Excavating Contractor Questions
How much does excavation cost in Middle Tennessee?+
Excavation pricing depends on access, soil type, depth, and haul distance. Most residential dig jobs run from $1,500 to $15,000. We provide free on-site estimates.
Do you handle the dirt hauling too?+
Yes. We can spread, stockpile, or haul material off-site depending on what the project calls for.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes — H Buttrey Construction is fully licensed and insured for excavation work across Tennessee.
How soon can you start?+
Lead time varies by season, but we typically schedule new projects within 1–3 weeks. Call early for spring and fall.
Other Services We Offer
Demolition
Methodical, expertly executed demolition of residential, agricultural, and light commercial structures.
Land Clearing
Comprehensive timber, brush, and stump clearing — leaving the land refined and build-ready.
Underground Utilities
Code-correct installation of water, sewer, electric, and storm drainage lines.
Dirt Work
Earthmoving handled with precision — material placed, shaped, and compacted to last.
Ready to Break Ground?
Free estimates across Middle Tennessee. Honest pricing. Done right.