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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time, on budget, competent, well equipped, and easy to work with. What's not to like? Bent over backwards to accommodate my unconventional requests with no apparent effort. The guy's a veritable microsurgeon with an excavator. Highly recommend!"
distribution mound
force main pipe
concrete footing
camp footing
camp upgrade

+20

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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P H Landscapes and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Retaining Walls
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Retaining Walls

+28

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes they did an exemplary job! Listened and very respectful. Great job with clean up and pick up. Very hard workers and we greatly appreciated what was done. Thank you very much!!"
Tree removal
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
3.6(
8
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Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We needed the crawlspace under a section of our house insulated and Nate got the job done. He was very informative, thorough and fast. What a difference it made in that section of the house. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Nate again!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Calais, 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.

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Green Collar Property Management
New to Angi

Serving Calais, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Green Collar Property Management** is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable property care with a focus on clear communication and fair pricing. Our experienced team offers a full range of services, including snow removal, tree care, lawn maintenance, and hardscape and landscape solutions. We take pride in delivering expert results that keep your property looking its best year-round. Payments are accepted via check, cash, or Venmo, and trip charges may apply for specialized equipment. At Green Collar Property Management, you can count on professionalism, expertise, and quality you can see.

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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