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St. Hilaire Unlimited, LLC

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St. Hilaire Unlimited, LLC

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2 years of experience
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Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with St. Hilaire Unlimited. LLC., you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with St. Hilaire Unlimited. LLC., you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.


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Green State Excavating

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Green State Excavating

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Green State Excavating is a locally owned business specializing in residential excavation projects. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Mike did an absolutely phenomenal job when no one else could or would take on our project. Even when a problem occurred when removing stumps late in the day Mike took the time to fix the problem that evening. He also took care to clean up the site after the work was completed. We cannot recommend him enough."

Mattia K on August 2021

Green State Excavating is a locally owned business specializing in residential excavation projects. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Mike did an absolutely phenomenal job when no one else could or would take on our project. Even when a problem occurred when removing stumps late in the day Mike took the time to fix the problem that evening. He also took care to clean up the site after the work was completed. We cannot recommend him enough."

Mattia K on August 2021


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Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC

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Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC

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16 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, owned by Mark Talbert, is based in Hinesburg and proudly serves Chittenden County and beyond. Specializing in excavation, grading, resloping, land clearing, building site prep, tree and stump removal, and septic tank installation, Mark and his team bring a touch of excellence and care to every project. Whether it's prepping your land for new beginnings or maintaining its pristine condition, Talbert Outdoor Maintenance ensures your outdoor needs are met with expertise and a smile.

"the job was done very professionaly and just the way i wanted it.would definitely recommend"

Darrell F on March 2025

Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, owned by Mark Talbert, is based in Hinesburg and proudly serves Chittenden County and beyond. Specializing in excavation, grading, resloping, land clearing, building site prep, tree and stump removal, and septic tank installation, Mark and his team bring a touch of excellence and care to every project. Whether it's prepping your land for new beginnings or maintaining its pristine condition, Talbert Outdoor Maintenance ensures your outdoor needs are met with expertise and a smile.

"the job was done very professionaly and just the way i wanted it.would definitely recommend"

Darrell F on March 2025


TJL Construction

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TJL Construction

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38 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

At TJL Construction we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship, complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project, and to simply understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We take great pride in our work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation speaks for itself based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job at hand. We have many returning customers and we never add on more then we can complete.

"could not be happier with the quality of their work. They assembled a kit that, after I bought it, I read was notoriously difficult. Any problems in the parts, they resolved beautifully. Could not be happier with their work and would hire them again without hesitation."

Larry R on October 2025

At TJL Construction we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship, complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project, and to simply understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We take great pride in our work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation speaks for itself based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job at hand. We have many returning customers and we never add on more then we can complete.

"could not be happier with the quality of their work. They assembled a kit that, after I bought it, I read was notoriously difficult. Any problems in the parts, they resolved beautifully. Could not be happier with their work and would hire them again without hesitation."

Larry R on October 2025



BCG EXCAVATION

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BCG EXCAVATION

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BCG EXCAVATION does a wide verity of services such as land clearing, site work, driveway reconstruction and installation, utilities, drainage and more. We always go above and beyond for our customers to make sure they are getting exactly what they are asking for plus some. Have been doing excavation for 16 years.

BCG EXCAVATION does a wide verity of services such as land clearing, site work, driveway reconstruction and installation, utilities, drainage and more. We always go above and beyond for our customers to make sure they are getting exactly what they are asking for plus some. Have been doing excavation for 16 years.


Hoffmann Landscaping

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Hoffmann Landscaping

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3 years of experience

Hoffmann Landscaping is a Landscaping /Hardscaping company, we provide quality Garden maintenance and installation, Patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations, and tree removal and maintenance services. We have a large staff allowing us to get to your project within a week or 2 of your reaching out to us, and we provide extremely high levels of communication and customer service. We have a full time experienced crew of hard working individuals looking to better their lives and their community. most of our employees have upwards of 15 years of experience in this trade.

Hoffmann Landscaping is a Landscaping /Hardscaping company, we provide quality Garden maintenance and installation, Patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations, and tree removal and maintenance services. We have a large staff allowing us to get to your project within a week or 2 of your reaching out to us, and we provide extremely high levels of communication and customer service. We have a full time experienced crew of hard working individuals looking to better their lives and their community. most of our employees have upwards of 15 years of experience in this trade.


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Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance

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Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance

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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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Cowles Excavating

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Cowles Excavating

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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


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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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