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Coyne Brothers Construction and Landscaping

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Coyne Brothers Construction and Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business with over 9 years of experience for residential and commercial Landscaping, Hydroseeding, light Excavation, Lawn and Yard work, mulch, bed maintenance.

"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023

Family owned business with over 9 years of experience for residential and commercial Landscaping, Hydroseeding, light Excavation, Lawn and Yard work, mulch, bed maintenance.

"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 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.

Wholeshot Construction

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Wholeshot Construction

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Start to finish construction, from site clearing, road building, septic systems, complete excavation services. Frame to finish building, renovations, windows, doors, roofs

Start to finish construction, from site clearing, road building, septic systems, complete excavation services. Frame to finish building, renovations, windows, doors, roofs

S L Vonderhorst & Sons Inc

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S L Vonderhorst & Sons Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

S L Vonderhorst & Sons have been in business since 1988. We are General Contractors specializing in Garages, Barns, Additions, Porches, and Decks. We also do our own excavation and concrete work. Excavation includes driveway repairs, land clearing, and drainage work. We also have a roofing division which handles all aspects of roofing, Asphalt Shingles, Rubber, PVC, Slate and specializing in Metal Standing Seam.

"It went beautifully. They finished the job within 3 days! They cleaned up well after themselves and I was very pleased with their service. I have already rehired them for future projects."

S D on August 2019

S L Vonderhorst & Sons have been in business since 1988. We are General Contractors specializing in Garages, Barns, Additions, Porches, and Decks. We also do our own excavation and concrete work. Excavation includes driveway repairs, land clearing, and drainage work. We also have a roofing division which handles all aspects of roofing, Asphalt Shingles, Rubber, PVC, Slate and specializing in Metal Standing Seam.

"It went beautifully. They finished the job within 3 days! They cleaned up well after themselves and I was very pleased with their service. I have already rehired them for future projects."

S D on August 2019

J.E. Lowe Construction, Inc

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J.E. Lowe Construction, Inc

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J.E. Lowe Construction is an excavation contractor serving clients in and around the Northern and central Vermont area. Our expert technicians complete all jobs with care and efficiency, demolishing every problem and taking care of every need you may have. We provide high-quality work for each and every residential or commercial excavating project that comes our way, taking the same pride in our work as you do in your own home or business. Give us a call today to get your site ready for construction!

J.E. Lowe Construction is an excavation contractor serving clients in and around the Northern and central Vermont area. Our expert technicians complete all jobs with care and efficiency, demolishing every problem and taking care of every need you may have. We provide high-quality work for each and every residential or commercial excavating project that comes our way, taking the same pride in our work as you do in your own home or business. Give us a call today to get your site ready for construction!

FMI - Concrete

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FMI - Concrete

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13 years of experience

Vermont based concrete contractor with many year of expierence in the concrete field. We are here to help you with your project, big or small, and offer many additional services which may be useful in completing your project, including excavation and site work, building services, project management and many more. We have an extensive list of Sub contractors and general contractors as well to help you meet your needs. Your project is our project

Vermont based concrete contractor with many year of expierence in the concrete field. We are here to help you with your project, big or small, and offer many additional services which may be useful in completing your project, including excavation and site work, building services, project management and many more. We have an extensive list of Sub contractors and general contractors as well to help you meet your needs. Your project is our project

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

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