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Lackey Land Works

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Lackey Land Works

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025


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T&D Excavating & Property Management

5.00(
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T&D Excavating & Property Management

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021


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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025


Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Adam L on March 2019

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Adam L on March 2019


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Rock Mountain Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Rock Mountain Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Rock Mountain Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Very professional and fair. Great communication. Will definitely use again"

Daniel A on December 2021

Rock Mountain Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Very professional and fair. Great communication. Will definitely use again"

Daniel A on December 2021


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Fortin's Construction LLC

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Fortin's Construction LLC

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fortin's Construction handles all things concrete from foundations to finished floors to countertops and stamped patios. We also specialize in epoxy floors. We are a Veteran owned & operated company. We proudly offer Military discounts available! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and doing the job right the first time. Call or text us today for an estimate.

"Fortins Construvtion was professional and completed the job in a timely manner. Would definitely rehire!"

Alexa W on December 2025

Fortin's Construction handles all things concrete from foundations to finished floors to countertops and stamped patios. We also specialize in epoxy floors. We are a Veteran owned & operated company. We proudly offer Military discounts available! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and doing the job right the first time. Call or text us today for an estimate.

"Fortins Construvtion was professional and completed the job in a timely manner. Would definitely rehire!"

Alexa W on December 2025


KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.


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Cowles Excavating

5.00(
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Cowles Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Quality. Experienced. Professional. Craig Cowles has been digging in the dirt since 1988. He fell in love with excavation work while following his grandfather around. He now has any size equipment for any size job. Whether you are building your dream home, a business, or need municipal sewer work conducted, there is nothing Craig can't do.

"Craig is amazing to work with, professional and does a great job!"

Alexis S on March 2023

Quality. Experienced. Professional. Craig Cowles has been digging in the dirt since 1988. He fell in love with excavation work while following his grandfather around. He now has any size equipment for any size job. Whether you are building your dream home, a business, or need municipal sewer work conducted, there is nothing Craig can't do.

"Craig is amazing to work with, professional and does a great job!"

Alexis S on March 2023


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Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance

5.00(
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Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in land clearing, right of way maintenance, de-brushing and clearing, reclaiming pastures that have been overgrown and need to be pushed back to lot-lines. We also perform small excavation projects such as culverts, utility trench and drainage ditches. In addition we deliver up to four yards of material with dump trailer (mulch, sand, gravel and stone).

"Excellent."

David B on July 2023

We specialize in land clearing, right of way maintenance, de-brushing and clearing, reclaiming pastures that have been overgrown and need to be pushed back to lot-lines. We also perform small excavation projects such as culverts, utility trench and drainage ditches. In addition we deliver up to four yards of material with dump trailer (mulch, sand, gravel and stone).

"Excellent."

David B on July 2023


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Aardvark Excavating

5.00(
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Aardvark Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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