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Pribble Excavating

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Pribble Excavating

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Pribble Excavating is an established business with experienced equipment operators and a variety of equipment and tools to get the job done efficiently. No problems... only solutions!

Pribble Excavating is an established business with experienced equipment operators and a variety of equipment and tools to get the job done efficiently. No problems... only solutions!


Colin Donahue trucking & Excavating

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Colin Donahue trucking & Excavating

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Emergency services offered

We do septic systems driveways complete site work for new construction. Also land clearing tree removal and stump removal. We will also do small projects like waterline repair and drainage. I am an owner operator with 15 years experience. I worked for a large excavation company doing heavy highway construction.

We do septic systems driveways complete site work for new construction. Also land clearing tree removal and stump removal. We will also do small projects like waterline repair and drainage. I am an owner operator with 15 years experience. I worked for a large excavation company doing heavy highway construction.


Eco Forestry and land management

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Eco Forestry and land management

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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.


SD Excavating

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SD Excavating

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Been in the construction industry for over 20 years.I specialize in all kinds of excavation and land grading.I am an owner operator with a newer 25 ton excavator with various attachments. looking forward to helping you with your project thank you

Been in the construction industry for over 20 years.I specialize in all kinds of excavation and land grading.I am an owner operator with a newer 25 ton excavator with various attachments. looking forward to helping you with your project thank you



Chris Wells Excavation LLC

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Chris Wells Excavation LLC

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20 years of experience

From small projects to big ones, I've got your needs covered. Free estimates and advice. It is important for me to hear what your needs are. I will listen to you and offer suggestions with the least amount of time and money involved. I am not in business to sell expensive services I will offer suggestions and help to addres your needs in the most cost effective way possible.

From small projects to big ones, I've got your needs covered. Free estimates and advice. It is important for me to hear what your needs are. I will listen to you and offer suggestions with the least amount of time and money involved. I am not in business to sell expensive services I will offer suggestions and help to addres your needs in the most cost effective way possible.


Sheridan Renovations

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Sheridan Renovations

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a growing company and If we can't fix it, it shouldn't be fixed! We do things the correct way, taking pride in our work. We have over 30 years of experience, so we have seen just about everything! Our services range from fixing your Sink, to remodeling your entire home! We specialize in both commercial and residential. For faster service please call or text 802-324-7467

"This was the most money we have ever paid anyone to do anything...ever. The Sheridans had our trust throughout the entire process. They gave an affordable quote and did awesome work. They cleaned up during each stage of the project and always communicated well with me about timing and issues that came up. Our garage dimensions were awkward and not a perfect rectangle by any means - these guys had to craft a kit of workarounds for irregular shapes and curves. Todd and Luke are good human beings with positive attitudes, and care about their integrity and their work. I hope to use them in the future."

Sawyer J on January 2020

We are a growing company and If we can't fix it, it shouldn't be fixed! We do things the correct way, taking pride in our work. We have over 30 years of experience, so we have seen just about everything! Our services range from fixing your Sink, to remodeling your entire home! We specialize in both commercial and residential. For faster service please call or text 802-324-7467

"This was the most money we have ever paid anyone to do anything...ever. The Sheridans had our trust throughout the entire process. They gave an affordable quote and did awesome work. They cleaned up during each stage of the project and always communicated well with me about timing and issues that came up. Our garage dimensions were awkward and not a perfect rectangle by any means - these guys had to craft a kit of workarounds for irregular shapes and curves. Todd and Luke are good human beings with positive attitudes, and care about their integrity and their work. I hope to use them in the future."

Sawyer J on January 2020


David M. Newton Masonry

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David M. Newton Masonry

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49 years of experience

Started in 1976, David M. Newton Masonry is a traditional Vermont masonry contractor- providing clients with a range of masonry solutions for projects large and small. We build one-of-a-kind walls, steps,chimneys, patios, pillars and more. We also handle masonry repair and fabricate much of our stone on site at our fabrication facility. Our work stands the test of time in its construction and design.

Started in 1976, David M. Newton Masonry is a traditional Vermont masonry contractor- providing clients with a range of masonry solutions for projects large and small. We build one-of-a-kind walls, steps,chimneys, patios, pillars and more. We also handle masonry repair and fabricate much of our stone on site at our fabrication facility. Our work stands the test of time in its construction and design.


Greg West Construction

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Greg West Construction

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30 years of experience

Reliable employee's, sub contract for plumbing and electrical. Fully Insured

"I hired Greg to excavate and waterproof our new 8' tall finished basement. A different contractor did the concrete work. Greg assumed responsibility of all work after the concrete was cured. He said he would acquire and install drainage pipe and fabric around the footings. He said he would apply tar for waterproofing. And he coordinated acquiring stone and sand for back-fill. However, after he back-filled the foundation, I brought to his attention that he didn't apply the waterproofing tar. When I first asked him about not doing the waterproofing tar, he said he called his "guy" to do it and expressed frustration that it didn't get done. A couple days later he changed his message and said I never asked for waterproofing to be done. Then he changed his message again and said he gave me the phone number to his "guy" for me to call and coordinate the waterproofing. In the end, he was certain it was my fault for not coordinating with his "guy" to do the waterproofing. By all accounts, waterproofing is essential because our home is on a lake and has water issues that need to be mitigated. He wanted to charge us for the additional work to re-excavate even though he didn't get it right the first time. We shared harsh words and now I have a foundation that will leak like cheesecloth. It was quite fascinating how many excuses he surmised for why it didn't get done; none of which included that perhaps he made a mistake. I was quite pleased with his work until he blamed me for not doing that one particular thing. Seriously, dude? It was my fault? I understand that mistakes happen, I wish he were mature enough to take responsibility. Don't hire children to do a man's job."

Nick R on August 2022

Reliable employee's, sub contract for plumbing and electrical. Fully Insured

"I hired Greg to excavate and waterproof our new 8' tall finished basement. A different contractor did the concrete work. Greg assumed responsibility of all work after the concrete was cured. He said he would acquire and install drainage pipe and fabric around the footings. He said he would apply tar for waterproofing. And he coordinated acquiring stone and sand for back-fill. However, after he back-filled the foundation, I brought to his attention that he didn't apply the waterproofing tar. When I first asked him about not doing the waterproofing tar, he said he called his "guy" to do it and expressed frustration that it didn't get done. A couple days later he changed his message and said I never asked for waterproofing to be done. Then he changed his message again and said he gave me the phone number to his "guy" for me to call and coordinate the waterproofing. In the end, he was certain it was my fault for not coordinating with his "guy" to do the waterproofing. By all accounts, waterproofing is essential because our home is on a lake and has water issues that need to be mitigated. He wanted to charge us for the additional work to re-excavate even though he didn't get it right the first time. We shared harsh words and now I have a foundation that will leak like cheesecloth. It was quite fascinating how many excuses he surmised for why it didn't get done; none of which included that perhaps he made a mistake. I was quite pleased with his work until he blamed me for not doing that one particular thing. Seriously, dude? It was my fault? I understand that mistakes happen, I wish he were mature enough to take responsibility. Don't hire children to do a man's job."

Nick R on August 2022


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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