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Last update on September 10, 2025
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"Christian is great! Although he’s young, he’s motivated and wants to work. He was very great at communicating with us throughout the project as well. Excited to see how he continues to grow in this field!"
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"Did a great job dredging our pond"
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a very large and tricky tree that needed removal. Danny did a masterful job taking it down. He is an excellent arborist."
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1985
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Offers commercial services
"On time good value Nice folks"
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Offers commercial services
"They are on time,do quality work, they finished the project.."
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent! They are always on time and professional. I highly recommend them."
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Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
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"Hans is the best! I have used West River Excavating and Tree Removal many times over the years. Hans is great. He shows up on time, works efficiently, and the price is great. Of the many projects he has done for me some include removing 7 large trees close to the house and regrading the yard to improve the drainage. No more wet basement in the summer and no frozen sidewalks in the winter. He also removed several dead trees from around the parking area and regraded the driveway to reduce erosion during intense summer rains. Can?t say enough great things about the work done."
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
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"Very satisfied with the work. I also appreciated their knowledge and recommendations on the excavation and regrading the long driveway. Tom was prompt and always got back to me."
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mike was able to fit me in the same day for an estimate which surprised me because I'm sure a lot of people are needing his services with all the rain lately but he was in the area that day and came by. Although the company is a nation wide chain, its a franchise and a small business. He is an honest Vermonter with Vermont values which I appreciate. He gave me options but didn't try to talk me into something I couldn't afford and is doing the work within two weeks which I was also happy about being a very busy time for this type of thing."
Serving Athens, VT and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
"Dino did an excellent and timely project for our old barn. Clean-up was exceptional and explained a few issues we may have in the future. No other contractor, we feel, has ever offered that kind of prestine service. We'll see his team next year for another project. Thank you, Dino!"
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