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Forever Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Forever Excavating after getting several quotes. The job was to prep for a large patio, excavation for a French drain, and to do some re-grading in my backyard. They offered very competitive pricing and are a small, local, veteran owned and operated company so I decided to go with them and I couldn't be happier with the results. The project was completed on time and on budget. My family and I look forward to enjoying our new yard and will absolutely be hiring Forever Excavating for any future projects we may need accomplished."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Jones Country Services
4.7(
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Serving Dorset, 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."
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+61

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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JM Plumbing
4.9(
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Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very through and worked with us on getting it done in a timely manor as we had no hot water. They moved there schedules around to get it done fast for us"
Replaced Hotwater tank
new wifi hotwater tank
wifi hotwater heater and water softener
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stevens Roofing & Siding
3.9(
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Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Dorset, 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.

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mike Massey Logging & Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was outstanding service. He was really a reliable guy. He finish pretty intense project and he was very creative and run excavating like a professional. Price was pretty good and outstanding quality. He follows up and stays there until job done. He gave heads up when he's coming. Very professional and runs a clean business and takes it seriously."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
West River Excavating & Tree Removal
5.0(
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Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Response time10 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

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