
Licensed and insured grading, land clearing, and site work with honest pricing and same-day quotes.
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When you need dependable excavation in Harrison, TN, you want a crew that knows the ground, shows up on time, and tells you the truth about the job. That is how we work at Smith Grading LLC. We are a family-owned, licensed and insured excavation contractor serving Harrison and the surrounding area with 45 years of combined hands-on experience. Whether you are a homeowner, builder, developer, or property manager, we provide clear communication, quality work, and same-day quotes or site visits for many projects.
Harrison sits in a beautiful part of Hamilton County, with rolling land, wooded lots, lake-area properties, and active residential and commercial growth. That means excavation work here often calls for careful grading, drainage planning, land clearing, and site prep that fits the property. We understand the local terrain and the importance of doing the work right the first time so your project stays on track.
We handle excavation and grading work for new builds, site improvements, and property development across Harrison. Our goal is simple: give you a stable, well-prepared site that helps prevent future problems like drainage issues, erosion, or costly rework.
Not every excavation company is set up for specialty earthmoving work. We bring third-generation operator experience to projects that need more than basic digging. If you are clearing land for a new home, opening up acreage, or building a retention or detention pond, we have the equipment knowledge and field experience to get the job done safely and efficiently.
We are upfront about what your site needs and what it does not. We do not push extra services just to raise the bill. We explain the scope clearly, help you understand site conditions, and work hard to avoid surprise change orders whenever possible.
We started Smith Grading LLC in 2023, but our experience in excavation, grading, and land work goes back much further. Our team is small by design, which helps us stay hands-on and responsive. You are not getting passed around from office to office. You are working with people who understand the work and care about the result.
We proudly serve Harrison, TN and nearby areas throughout Hamilton County and Bradley County, generally within about a 45-mile radius. If your property is near Harrison, lake-area developments, rural acreage, or growing commercial zones around the community, we are ready to help with excavation, grading, land clearing, and pond construction.
We work with general contractors, land developers, residential homeowners, commercial property owners, property management companies, and real estate agents who need reliable site work without wasted time or confusion.
We make the process simple. We can often provide a same-day quote or site visit, then walk you through the work, timeline, and site needs in plain language. Our payment terms are straightforward: 50% deposit for mobilization and materials, with the remaining 50% due upon completion. No games. No inflated scope. Just honest excavation services and grading work done right.
If you need excavation and grading in Harrison, TN, call Smith Grading LLC at (423) 505-5352. You can also reach out through our website form to request a quote or schedule a site visit. Let’s talk about your project and get your property ready for the next step.
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"He does real good driveway work. He is a awesome guy to get to do what u need."
"Cody did a great job was on time every day and went above and beyond my expectations."
"Cody and his team are terrific. We are talking clearing a 1/4 mile road putting in gravel and a culvert which got him to the 8 acres of forest to clear for 3 houses. Oh then he cleared the path and laid the conduit for electric to the houses. Cody got high praise from one of the home construction PMs as well as the chief engineer of the electric utility. We were blessed to have him as our "dirt guy." See before and after on one small section of road then views of cleared homesites."
"I would recommend Smith Grading to anyone who needs excavation or site work done. They filled in my pool and planted grass. Came when they said and worked hard getting it finished."
"Cody was able to plot out and dig a drainage ditch for me several months ago. I was experiencing detrimental runoff from rain and living on a hill. My septic tank was being unearthed, a huge ditch was about to wipe out my deck stairs not to mention an enormous loss of soil . His plan was exactly what was needed!! His work has most definitely made a difference in what’s happening in my yard! It’s finally looking like it’s back to normal with new growth! This company saved my yard and saved me a ton of money!!!! I highly recommend!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻"
"We reached out to Cody and Darrell concerning a drainage issue on the back of our property and we are so glad we did. They were able to advise us on the solution with a quote and time frame. They delivered nice equipment the day before the work schedule. They arrived promptly, got straight to work and solved our problem the same day. We appreciate their professionalism, fair pricing & quality job. Highly recommend!"
"Cody and his crew do amazing work! Such a nice and tidy finish on our forestry mulching project!"
"Cody did a great job"
"Cody with smith grading is an operator and does not waste time. He is honest and easy to work with. I would recommend Smith Grading for your dirt work needs."
"I’ve hired Cody for multiple grading/clear out jobs for my business over the last year. Cody is transparent, honest, hard working with great communication. I will never use another company outside Smith Grading!! 10/10"
"Wonderful experience! Cody is very professional, knowledgeable & gets the job done in a timely manner! Thanks to Smith Grading! Highly recommend for all your excavating needs and projects!"
"Wonderful experience using smith grading Cody is very knowledgeable and does exactly what he says he’s going to do."
"Smith grading came and cleared a couple acres for me. He was very professional and thorough"
"Smith grading does excellent work! I’d definitely recommend them to anyone in need of dirt work."
"Cody got my job done precisely to my specifications and in a timely manner when I was on a time crunch. Even the rates were competitive and I didn’t feel like I was being taken advantage of. Highly recommend and will use their services again!"
"I hired Cody based on local's recommendations. I'm glad I did. Cody is a young, very likeable person. Cody came to my home to discuss the project, agreed to the project scope and costs. The project consisted of excavating an existing drainage ditch that was full of rocks and debris to the extent is was not functional and installing 18" HDPE double-walled culvert. The end result is excellent. Not only do I now have a fully functional drainage system, but I also have more useable land which increases the value of my home. I fully recommend Cody Smith LLC."
"Cody did a great job removing trees and debris. Easy to work with, we would absolutely use him again in the future."
"Needed a spot leveled out on a sloped yard. He showed up an hour and a half early, tackled it with no problem. Would hire again!"
Call Smith Grading LLC now for fast, dependable excavation and grading in Chattanooga.