Rutherford County · 23.7 miles from Brentwood
Excavation and grading in Murfreesboro
The city permit starts at 1 acre and has a clear fee, and its form asks about sinkholes for a good reason.
What does the Land Disturbance Permit cost?
The city’s page lists $150 plus $50 per acre, required at 1 acre or more. A 3-acre site comes to $300, and a 10-acre site to $650, before anyone has moved any dirt. The office is at 111 W. Vine St., and the Land Disturbance contact is 615-893-6441, extension 1626.
City permit or county permit?
Rutherford County runs its own permit for clearing, grading or excavating over 1 acre, valid 18 months, at 615-898-7732. Its page doesn’t say whether it reaches inside city limits. So a lot in the city starts with the city, and a lot outside it starts with the county. Near the line, make the call rather than assume. Lascassas, Rockvale and Eagleville are all county-side towns we also work in.
Why does the form ask about sinkholes?
Murfreesboro’s application has a checkbox for them. The Central Basin’s limestone runs under this whole area, and a USGS study puts about 43.5% of Tennessee over karst or potentially karst rock. A sinkhole changes where you can send water and what you can fill. If your lot has a depression that drains on its own, it’s worth telling us about before the estimate.
What work do you do this far out?
At 23.7 miles from Brentwood, Murfreesboro is inside our radius and suits the larger jobs: building and barn pads, land clearing, site excavation, trenching and retaining walls. We’ll also come for drainage. Send pictures and the acreage, and we’ll tell you what the job looks like from here.
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Murfreesboro questions
How much is a land disturbance permit in Murfreesboro?
The city lists $150 plus $50 per acre, required at 1 acre or more. So a 3-acre site would run $300 on that formula. The office is at 111 W. Vine St., and you can reach the Land Disturbance contact at 615-893-6441, extension 1626.
Does Murfreesboro ask about sinkholes on the permit?
Yes, the city’s application form has a sinkhole checkbox. That lines up with what’s under Rutherford County, where Central Basin limestone is widespread. If you’re aware of a sinkhole on the property, tell us before the estimate, because it changes where water can go and what can be filled.
Do I need a Rutherford County permit or a city permit?
Inside Murfreesboro, start with the city. Rutherford County has its own permit for clearing, grading or excavating over 1 acre, valid 18 months, reachable at 615-898-7732. Its page doesn’t say whether it applies inside city limits, so outside them, ask the county directly.
Is Murfreesboro too far for Brentwood Dirt Works?
No, it’s about 23.7 miles from Brentwood in a straight line, inside our 30-mile radius. Rutherford County work is a regular part of our 30-mile radius, along with La Vergne and Smyrna on the way. Send us a picture, or call (615) 569-1679, and the estimate is free.