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Avatar for Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Monty was very knowledgeable and quick to help us. We are new home owners and he was very patient with all our questions. I would recommend him to anyone and we will be hiring him again."
Diggin’
Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and his crew are knowledgeable, prompt, courteous, reliable, and hard-working. Eric listened to my requests, offered helpful guidance, and did a great job. He excavated a trench through a difficult, rocky area; installed electrical conduit; and removed a section of concrete pad for a renovation project. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Andy Naylor Excavation
5.0(
17
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I did not hire Andy because he would have pulled by tree stump when I wanted it grinded down. Andy stated that he understood and provided me with the name of an individual who did that type of work. Andy was also prompted in contacted me. He really impressed me as someone who wants to help. If I have future excavation I will give him a call."
Land Clearing
Culvert Installment
Dangerous Tree Removal
Delimbing
Dangerous Tree Removal

+38

Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pattee's Landscaping LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Easily and quickly available. We needed our driveway leveled off and a year later still no drainage problems. He also mulched around our landscaping and it looks perfect! It's nice to have local businesses who do the job right!"
Gallery
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Fairfax, 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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Handyman Services Project
Deck/Ramp build for a local restaurant

+38

Response time5 days
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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