About Us
Our story
Schutte Excavation is owned and operated by Ross Schutte. Ross has always had a passion for the outdoors and heavy equipment. From a young age, he was tinkering on his dirtbike or working on a project with his dad's tractor. Ross worked many jobs as he grew older, such as tree removal, firewood, plowing, mowing, tractor work, as well as equipment and auto repairs. Inspired by his family's multi-generational entrepreneurship, he decided to pursue his passions and start his own business.
Our history
In 2021, Ross started Elevated Tree Service, which quickly expanded into Schutte Excavation LLC. He is frequently praised by customers and other contractors for his precise work and "can-do" attitude. As a family business, Ross' wife Taylor handles bookkeeping and accounting, while their two young children love to assist with equipment maintenance. In 2025, their family relocated from Maine to East Tennessee, where they plan to continue their strong reputation as a trustworthy and skilled excavation company.
Our future
We have invested in the latest state-of-the-art grading technology which utilizes a real-time 2D system to provide precise machine guidance. We were happy to see a significant boost in productivity, increased efficiency, and guaranteed accuracy on the job site. This system is ideal for home site prep, concrete pad prep, septic systems, drainage systems, and more.
Ross learning how to use equipment at a young age!
"Ross is a super guy to work with - friendly and easy to talk to. He's very conscientious about his work and pays great attention to details. He's also considerate of his client's budget always trying to work efficiently and get the work done as quickly as possible while still producing top quality work. We are very happy with the work he's done on our property and will definitely call him for future projects."
Richard W.