Prepare Your Site with Precision Grading

Family-owned excavation and paving services in West Tennessee.

Costenbader Excavating and Paving proudly brought our expertise to West Tennessee in 2024. We’re committed to quality workmanship and dependable service to meet your needs.

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Excavation

Excavation in Benton & surrounding counties for properties requiring site clearing, drainage systems, and construction foundations

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Site Preparation

Site Preparation in Benton & surrounding counties for properties requiring clearing, grading, and stable building areas before construction

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House Pad Preparation

House Pad Preparation in Benton & surrounding counties for residential properties requiring level building areas and proper drainage grades

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Land Grading

Land Grading in Benton & surrounding counties for properties requiring improved drainage, construction readiness, and erosion control

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Commercial Site Work

Commercial Site Work in Benton & surrounding counties for contractors and developers requiring excavation, grading, and foundation preparation

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Parking Lot Grading

Parking Lot Grading in Benton & surrounding counties for commercial properties requiring stable pavement foundations

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Asphalt Paving

Asphalt Paving in Benton & surrounding counties for driveways, parking lots, and private roads requiring durable surfaces

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Land Clearing

Land Clearing in Benton & surrounding counties for construction sites requiring accessible, usable ground conditions

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Foundation Preparation

Foundation Preparation in Benton & surrounding counties for new construction requiring stable, precisely graded building pads

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Septic Installs

Septic Installs in Benton & surrounding counties for new residential construction and properties requiring wastewater treatment systems

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Grade and Pave Sites Ready to Support Your Build

Next-generation service in West Tennessee.

Costenbader Excavating and Paving has been family-owned and operated since 1989. In 2024, we expanded our services to reach Benton & surrounding counties throughout West Tennessee.


What started as a small family operation has grown into a full-service excavation and paving contractor now run by the next generation, carrying forward the same commitment to careful work and straightforward project handling that our family has always strived for.


Whether you're preparing a residential house pad, clearing land for agricultural use, or coordinating commercial site work, you're working with a team that understands the ground beneath your project.

You'll know what to expect from the first walkthrough to final grading. Each phase is planned with your timeline in mind, and equipment is matched to the scope of the job. From land clearing and foundation preparation to parking lot grading and asphalt paving, the work unfolds in a sequence that makes sense for your schedule and site conditions.


Costenbader Excavating and Paving approaches every job with the same attention to detail, whether it's a septic install on a rural property or a multi-phase commercial development. You're choosing a contractor that values honest updates, dependable equipment, and workmanship that holds up long after the crew leaves.


Request a free estimate and start your project with a team that's been preparing West Tennessee sites for over thirty years.

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What Our Client Says

I want to thank excavator, Costenbader Excavating, for coming this morning and moving my container forward and leveling out a parking spot for my truck. I was really down, because I needed this to happen to move forward with my tiny home project. God is good and places good people where and when you need them at your low points. I have the HIGHEST recommendations for Costenbader Excavating.

Benton County Homesteaders TN

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In March, I posted that I was looking for an approved septic installer, and I would like to thank everyone for suggestions. I went with Costenbader Excavating, who is located right in Holladay. Jared Costenbader just finished the installation today, and I already received an email from the county that it has been inspected and approved!! I can definitely recommend Jared Costenbader......

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    He installed a 1000 gallon tank with septic field for $7,000. His company is on the state list of licensed installers, and he has his license posted on his web page. They communicated with me during every step of the process and sent photos. During my research process, I called the other companies that people suggested, and I got the run around with prices or they are not able to do it within a month or two, or they were not listed as approved installers. I can tell you're from my experience with Costenbader

    Excavating that they are legitimate and dependable. In addition, I got them to bring in 15 tri-axle truck loads of chert to help level my hilly homestead property.

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How Site Work Unfolds from Start to Finish

Every excavation or paving project begins with understanding your site's unique conditions and your project's specific requirements.

You'll receive a detailed outline of what each phase involves, when equipment will be on-site, and how each step connects to the next. This level of coordination helps you plan around the work and ensures that contractors or builders following behind have a properly prepared surface to work from.



From the initial site visit through final grading, you'll have visibility into scheduling, equipment deployment, and any adjustments needed based on soil conditions or weather. That transparency reduces uncertainty and keeps your project moving forward without unnecessary delays or surprises.


Here's what sets the approach apart:

Excavation, land grading, and house pad preparation tailored to residential, commercial, and agricultural needs

Foundation and septic installs coordinated to align with your builder's timeline

Parking lot grading and asphalt paving managed with attention to drainage and long-term performance

Local familiarity with West Tennessee soil, terrain, and seasonal conditions that affect site work

Reach out to discuss your site preparation needs and receive a free estimate based on your property and project scope.

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A Family Legacy Built on Dependable Service

Costenbader Excavating and Paving

was founded in 1989, rebranded in 1996, and is now operated by the next generation of the same family. That continuity means the lessons learned over three decades—about equipment maintenance, project sequencing, and working with West Tennessee contractors—are still guiding every job today. You're not just hiring a crew; you're partnering with a team that's built its reputation one site at a time.


The focus remains on quality workmanship, reliable scheduling, and treating every property with the respect it deserves. Whether you're a homeowner preparing land for a new build or a developer coordinating a commercial site, you'll work with a contractor who values accountability and follows through on commitments.


Get in touch to request your free estimate and experience excavation and paving backed by decades of trusted service.

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