Freshly graded residential site with a prepared driveway base in natural light.

Site Preparation in Auburntown, TN

Reliable Excavation and Dirt Work Across Middle Tennessee

From grading and land clearing to drainage and driveway installation, Southern Grit Dirt Works brings hands-on experience and straightforward communication to every job.

  • Owner On Site
  • Straightforward Quotes
  • Local Knowledge

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Finished grading and drainage detail on a clean prepared property.

Local Experience You Can See in the Finished Work

Southern Grit Dirt Works is a locally owned excavation and land services company based in Auburntown, Tennessee, and serving communities across Middle Tennessee. Dillon Jackson built the business from years of hands-on experience, starting as a laborer and learning the trade job by job.

When you contact Southern Grit Dirt Works, you speak directly with Dillon. He walks the property, gives the estimate, and runs the equipment himself, so there is no confusion between sales and execution. The focus stays on honest communication, careful work, and a finished project that makes sense for the land.

  • Direct communication. The person who quotes the work is the person doing the work.
  • Practical solutions. Each project is approached with the right equipment and the right plan.
  • Respect for your property. The goal is to leave the site ready for what comes next.
About Us

How We Work

Hands-On Service

You deal directly with Dillon from the first conversation through the final pass on the job.

Clear Pricing

Estimates are straightforward, and any scope change is discussed before it affects the work.

Ground-Level Knowledge

Years working local soil and terrain help guide better decisions for drainage, grading, and site prep.

Proudly Serving Auburntown and Surrounding Middle Tennessee Communities

We provide excavation and land services for property owners across Middle Tennessee, with a focus on clear communication, practical planning, and quality work on every site.

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Common Questions

Not sure what your property needs? Tell us about the site and we will help you figure out the best next step.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

We handle grading, final yard grading, driveway installation, site preparation, drainage solutions, land clearing, basement excavation, storm shelter excavation, water line installation, light excavation, and related dirt work.

Do I speak directly with the person doing the work?

Yes. Dillon is the person who walks the property, provides the quote, and runs the equipment on the job.

How do you price a project?

Quotes are based on the scope of the work and the condition of the site. If anything changes, Dillon talks it through with you before the price changes.

What areas do you serve?

Southern Grit Dirt Works serves Auburntown and communities across Middle Tennessee, including Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Mt Juliet, Cookeville, Sparta, McMinnville, Smithville, Carthage, Crossville, and Woodbury.

Do you take on drainage work?

Yes. Drainage solutions are a major part of the work, including French drains and other projects that help move water away from problem areas.

Can you help with land clearing and site preparation for a new build?

Yes. We work with homeowners, builders, and landowners to clear and prepare sites for homes, shops, basements, and other projects.

Why rent equipment instead of owning everything?

Renting the right machine for each job helps match the equipment to the project and keeps overhead lower for customers.

How do I get started?

Call or send a message with your project details, and Dillon will follow up to discuss the site and next steps.

Talk With the Person Doing the Work

Share a few details about your property and Dillon will help you understand the next step, what the job involves, and how to move forward.