Drainage control is what we do best — culverts, foundation drainage, erosion control, downspout burial, and modified French drains. We also handle land grading, excavation, driveways, and full site prep across Hendersonville and Sumner County. Free estimates — call or fill out the form.
Water control and drainage is our specialty — but we handle every phase of your project from initial grading all the way through lawn restoration.
Standing water, erosion, and flooding cost homeowners thousands. Drainage is what we do best — we design and install systems that solve the problem for good, not just temporarily.
We handle the tougher drainage jobs most contractors won't take on — foundation water intrusion, modified systems, and bio pond work that requires real experience to get right.
Proper grading is essential for drainage to work. We cut, fill, and shape your site so water moves away from structures and toward where it belongs.
From drainage trench work to full foundation digs, we have the equipment and experience to handle it safely and efficiently.
Driveways that drain correctly and bases that won't wash out. We build them right the first time so you're not calling us back in two years.
We don't just move dirt and leave. After the work is done, we restore your yard so it grows back healthy — no bare muddy patches left behind.
Old concrete, brick, and structures torn out and hauled off the property — not left in a pile in your side yard. We finish the job by taking the debris with us.
Drainage is what we built this business on. When water is causing problems on your property — flooding, erosion, foundation issues, standing water — that's our wheelhouse. We also handle grading, excavation, driveways, and lawn restoration, but drainage control is where we put our best work. When you call, you're talking directly to Austyn — the owner, on your job.
We've stopped yard flooding, soil erosion, and washouts across Middle Tennessee for over a decade — from simple yard regrading to complex riprap installations, geotextile fabric systems, and modified French drains.
You'll deal with Austyn from first call to final grade. No phone tag with a project manager who's never seen your land.
We come out, look at the job, and give you a straight number. No inflated bids, no hidden add-ons after the fact.
Whether it's a skid steer, mini excavator, or a full dozer — we bring what the job actually needs, not what's most convenient.
We're fully covered and stand behind our work. Your property and your investment are protected.
Real jobs, real results — across Hendersonville and surrounding Tennessee counties.
Dunnebacke Constructors takes on commercial projects alongside residential — site development, commercial drainage systems, grading for new construction, parking lot drainage, erosion control on commercial and industrial properties, and large-scale earthwork.
Owner Austyn Dunnebacke has completed commercial jobs across Middle Tennessee for property managers, developers, contractors, and business owners. If you have a commercial site with drainage, grading, or erosion issues — we want to hear about it.
"One of the best experiences I have ever had — professional, knowledgeable, reasonable, pick your adjective. For this type of work this is my only goto solution. I have used Austyn several times and I am sure there will be several more. I can't recommend him and the company enough. A+ job all around."
"Dunnebacke Constructors has always done a great job for me. I have used them on several different types of jobs and they always seem to do excellent work, on time and always for the agreed upon price. Commercial and residential work — I would definitely recommend them for any type of project."
"I can't recommend this company enough. I had a commercial project that needed to be done and Austyn came through with flying colors. Prompt and efficient. The cost of the project was reasonable. I will definitely use him again in the future."
Fill out the form and Austyn will reach out within 24 hours — usually same day. No obligation, no pressure. Just an honest look at your project and a fair number.
We'll get back to you within 24 hours — usually same day.
Thanks! Austyn will reach out to you within 24 hours — usually same day. Check your phone for a call or text from (615) 887-1194.
Based in Hendersonville, we handle dirt work and excavation projects across Sumner County and neighboring areas. If you're not sure whether we cover your location, give us a call — we likely do.
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It depends entirely on what's causing the water and how far it has to travel to get gone. A simple regrade and surface swale is a different job than a full modified French drain system with a rock-armored outlet. We don't quote over the phone off a description — we come look at the property, tell you what's actually happening and why, and give you a straight number before any work starts. Estimates are free.
In Middle Tennessee it's almost always one of three things: clay soil that won't take water down, a yard graded flat or back toward the house, or a downspout and roof runoff dumping in one concentrated spot. Clay is the big one — our soil sheds water instead of absorbing it, so anywhere the ground is level, it ponds. The fix is giving the water a defined path off the property rather than hoping it soaks in.
We haul it off. Concrete, brick, old porches and slabs, stumps, brush, and excess spoil all leave with us unless you tell us you want the dirt kept on site. A pile left in your side yard isn't a finished job.
Usually within a week or two for an estimate, and scheduling depends on weather and what's already on the calendar. Dirt work is weather-dependent — we don't dig saturated ground and leave you with a rutted yard just to hit a date. If it's an active problem threatening a foundation or a driveway, tell us when you call and we'll work you in sooner.
Both. A good share of our work is excavation for somebody else's build — footers and foundations, pad prep, demolition and haul-off, backfill, and final grade. Give us the layout and the depth and we'll have it dug and clean when your crew shows up.
Most residential drainage and grading work in Sumner County doesn't require a permit, but it depends on the scope, whether you're in a floodplain, and whether you're altering a drainage way or working near a property line or easement. We'll tell you straight if we think your job needs one — we're not going to start digging and let you find out later.
We're based in Hendersonville and work across Sumner County and the surrounding area — Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Millersville, White House, Portland, Springfield, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin. If you're not sure whether we reach you, call and ask; we usually do.