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Forever Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed some Water drainage repairs done on my property. Forever Excavating came in and got the job done safely and at a very reasonable price. They communicated with me through every step of the process and were very professional from start too finish. I highly recommend them! And will be using Them again for future Excavating projects!"
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Jones Country Services
4.7(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rick is professional, solutions-oriented and easy to work with. He completed the work (a front deck removal and addition) as promised and on time. The work required some creativity and Rick worked with us to determine the best solution. Overall we are very pleased with his work and will look to him for future jobs."
Deck
Small deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

+61

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a Great job had them redo my driveway and the ditches i will most definitely have them do more work for me in the future"
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Stevens Roofing & Siding
3.9(
48
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny and his crew were courteous, prompt, knowledgeable about how to care for our other trees, and explained what they would do in removing the trees and did it just as they said."
golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course

+34

Response time2 days
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mossman Land Management
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation\n-Drainage \n-Seeding\n-Material removal\n-Fencing \n\nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome!\n\nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D.R Guilmette Landworks has extensive experience working with various areas of land developing. From building site preparation, to new patios for an existing home, our company can do it all.

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Riffle Lawn Care & More
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We can mow up to 3.5 acres in under 2 hrs and we do stone mulch tree trimming and hedge trimming and other projects

Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa
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Mike Massey Logging & Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Arlington, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He does a good job."
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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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