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St. Hilaire Unlimited, LLC

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St. Hilaire Unlimited, LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 Angi customers
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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15 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


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D&L Parker Property Services and Construction

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D&L Parker Property Services and Construction

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Customers say: True professional
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Lonnie and his crew were wonderful to work with and extremely helpful. I needed to get my tiny house situated and get it hooked into another septic system from the main house on the property. We also needed to get hooked into the water of the main house. He worked well with me and the septic design engineer. Most importantly he explained everything to me as I had no idea of the process we needed to follow. He was always pleasant to deal with and flexible. He had to dig up big portions of the yard to do this and he came back to spread grass seed on all the areas that were bare dirt from the project. It blended in so well that nobody can tell the yard had been so torn up two months ago! His quote was very reasonable, and he stuck to it despite having to do a few extra things that were not in the original plan. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lonnie and his workers. He has integrity, is a hard worker, and does a great job."

Therese G on September 2025

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Lonnie and his crew were wonderful to work with and extremely helpful. I needed to get my tiny house situated and get it hooked into another septic system from the main house on the property. We also needed to get hooked into the water of the main house. He worked well with me and the septic design engineer. Most importantly he explained everything to me as I had no idea of the process we needed to follow. He was always pleasant to deal with and flexible. He had to dig up big portions of the yard to do this and he came back to spread grass seed on all the areas that were bare dirt from the project. It blended in so well that nobody can tell the yard had been so torn up two months ago! His quote was very reasonable, and he stuck to it despite having to do a few extra things that were not in the original plan. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lonnie and his workers. He has integrity, is a hard worker, and does a great job."

Therese G on September 2025



Hustons Property Maintenance

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Hustons Property Maintenance

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Property Maintenance and Excavation company. Some work we offer is Lawn care, Landscaping & Hardscaping, Snow & Ice Control, Concrete install & Repair, Complete Excavation. Contact us with any of your property maintenance and excavation needs. We would be more than happy to chat with you and provide you with a honest fair estimate. Licensed & Insured

Property Maintenance and Excavation company. Some work we offer is Lawn care, Landscaping & Hardscaping, Snow & Ice Control, Concrete install & Repair, Complete Excavation. Contact us with any of your property maintenance and excavation needs. We would be more than happy to chat with you and provide you with a honest fair estimate. Licensed & Insured


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

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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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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