I was blown away by the work that Trent & his team did for me. They carried out the job just as…read morethey said they would, and we're very affordable. I'd trust QCS with any dirt work, land clearing, or demolition jobs.

I was not pleased, they came to fill in a ditch in our neighborhood, it's sinking, people have no…read moreintegrity anymore, when you're paid to do a job, you should do it right, not half way, for other ppl to clean up your mistakes. I would not recommend them. It seems to be the case, way too often. No confidence in them, or respect for their work.

We rented a dumpster to empty out my deceased fathers home. We asked for the dumpster to be emptied…read morebefore the last cleaning because the walls were to tall to throw things over and was never told this would incur a fee as if renting a second dumpster. Wish they had explained, we did not have a budget Nor a need to rent two dumpsters. Spoke to owner and got nowhere.

I hired Groover's Construction to grade a level pole barn pad and cut in swells for drainage. Mr…read moreGroover provided a reasonable estimate, and completed the work requested professionally and in a timely manner. He also provided updates and photos of the job as the work progressed so I didn't have to wait to inspect it. Only posting 2 of the many pics I received. Well done, Sir! You earned 5 stars and I'd be happy to hire you again and recommend you to others!

From the owner: I specialize in building/house/dirt pads and final grade. Building retaining wallsread more

Promised me that I had enough rock. Less then 3 months later it was filled with grass. Full year…read morelater no rock there. I went with his recommendation and skills. Horrific.

From the owner: I'm a family man with a wife and 2 kids That enjoys doing dirtwork. I've been doing this for…read more about 5 years and enjoy taking care of my customers

We had some drainage issues under our driveway. Modern Shovel was very responsive and reasonable…read more Communication was excellent. While we ended up not doing the project, I would certainly use them in the future.

From the owner: Modern Shovel LLC specializes in professional excavation, land development, and site preparation…read moreservices in Millington, TN, Memphis, and surrounding West Tennessee communities. Our core services include land clearing, grading, forestry mulching, brush removal, ditch digging, culvert installation, trenching, concrete prep, demolition, sod installation, and stormwater drainage solutions. We work with both residential and commercial clients, from homeowners needing backyard leveling to contractors requiring full site prep and development. No project is too large or too small—we bring the same attention to detail and commitment to excellence on every job. We’re proud to operate top-tier equipment, including a Cat 265 skid steer, a John Deere 210 backhoe, a 306 mini excavator, and a Liebherr 716 dozer, ensuring we can take on even the toughest terrain or complex jobs. What sets us apart is our customer-first approach. We prioritize responsive communication, fair pricing, and delivering high-quality results on time. Every job is backed by years of experience, a safety-first mindset, and a reputation for getting it done right. Whether you're solving erosion issues, prepping a new build, removing trees, or installing culverts, Modern Shovel is the trusted name for reliable dirt work and land solutions in the Memphis metro.