Residential

Professional Grading & ExcavatiNG in Middle TN

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Excavating Services You Can Count On in Gallatin, TN and Nearby Areas


When your home needs serious dirt work, you need more than a one truck operation guessing their way through the job. Rainey Excavating provides professional residential grading and excavation services for homeowners across Middle Tennessee. From correcting rough or uneven yards to rebuilding failing gravel driveways and solving drainage and erosion problems, we focus on doing the work right the first time so it lasts for years.



We are a locally owned, veteran owned, fully licensed, and insured excavating company. Our owner is hands on with every project, and our crew treats your property with the same care and respect we expect at our own homes.

REsidential Services we Offer in Middle TN

  • Grading & Excavating

    A good-looking property starts with the right grade. If water is sitting around your foundation, your yard is full of ruts, or you are planning an addition or outdoor project, proper grading and excavation will determine how well everything works long term.


    We provide residential grading and excavating for:


    • New home sites and additions
    • Re-shaping uneven or rough yards
    • Correcting slopes away from the foundation
    • Cutting or filling for patios, garages, and outbuildings
    • Preparing for pools, retaining walls, and outdoor living areas

    We take the time to understand how you use your property, check elevations, and create a grading plan that improves drainage and makes your yard easier to maintain. Our equipment is sized for residential properties, so we can work efficiently without tearing up the entire yard.

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  • Gravel Driveway Repair & New Driveway Construction

    A gravel driveway should be solid, smooth, and shed water properly. If yours is full of potholes, ruts, or mud, it is time for more than just another quick load of rock spread on top.


    We help homeowners with:

    • Full gravel driveway regrading and reshaping
    • Pothole and rut repair the right way (not just filling holes)
    • Adding crown and slope so water sheds off the drive
    • Extending or widening existing driveways
    • Installing new gravel driveways from scratch

    We start by fixing the base, not just the surface. That means cutting out soft spots, regrading the driveway, and compacting the material so your new gravel surface has something solid to sit on. Then we spread and finish fresh stone so you get a clean, durable drive that looks good and drives smoothly.

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  • Drainage Solutions & Erosion Control

    Water that does not have a clear path will always find the wrong one. Standing water in the yard, muddy side lots, or water near the foundation are all signs that grading or drainage needs to be corrected.

    We design and install residential drainage and erosion control solutions such as:


    • Regrading low spots so water flows away from the house
    • Swales and ditches to redirect runoff
    • French drains and drain lines to move water underground
    • Downspout tie-ins to get roof water away from the foundation
    • Rock, riprap, and stabilization in areas that wash out

    Every yard is different. We look at how water is moving across your property today and create a plan that respects your landscaping and structures while giving water a controlled path to follow. The goal is simple: dry, usable ground and protection for your home and driveway.

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  • Topsoil & Gravel Hauling

    Sometimes you just need the right material in the right place. We provide residential hauling services to bring in and spread material so your project can move forward without multiple trips and borrowed trailers.


    Common residential hauling needs include:


    • Topsoil for lawn renovation and leveling
    • Fill dirt for building up low areas
    • Gravel for driveways, parking pads, and walkways
    • Crusher run and base stone for structures and hardscapes
    • Decorative rock for drainage areas

    We can deliver, spread, and rough grade materials so you are not left with a pile in the driveway. If you are not sure exactly what type of material you need, we can make recommendations based on how and where it will be used.

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Why Choose Rainey Excavating?

Middle Tennessee's Trusted Contractor for dependable excavation & Site Work

Whether we're working on a drainage project, gravel driveway, or we're grading your property, the team at Rainey Excavating brings the same professionalism to every job!

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Commitment to quality, safety, and long term site performance



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High quality work on every project

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Reliable scheduling and responsive communication

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Experienced operators and well maintained equipment

Contact Us for Residential Service

We start every residential estimate with an on site review to understand your property, evaluate grades and drainage, and recommend the right approach. You will receive clear pricing, a straightforward plan, and a realistic timeline you can count on.



Call today to schedule your free estimate.

615-294-9011