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Avatar for R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018


Avatar for Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC
Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC
9 Brown Ave, #1
3.50(
3
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Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC
9 Brown Ave, #1
3.50(
3
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Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I was not impressed with this companyâ s work at all. They didnâ t do what they said they were going to do and rushed through the project. We have two cracks in our foundation that we needed repaired and all they did was dig up around the foundation and slap some tar on it. I was told they were going to put stone against the foundation so it would drain right down to the perimeter drain and they didnâ t do it. They just put the clay back. Then the crack in the front they didnâ t dig down deep enough and didnâ t repair from the outside like they said they would. Again they just slapped some tar on it. When they put the material back they didnâ t tamp it as they went back up, so it kept settling and cracking. They took weeks to come back and put grass seed down. The top soil they charged me for they never even got they used stuff I had left over from a different project (which wasnâ t enough). And when I called to complain that they didnâ t tamp it, they had a guy come tamp it. He literally tamped it for 5 mins and spent the rest of the time leaning against the tamp playing on his phone. My step father had to come with his own tamp and it dropped another 5ish inches after he tamped it. And to top it all off the crack in the front still leaks. They didnâ t do anything I asked and didnâ t want to come back to fix/finish anything. I would not recommend them especially for what they call â smallâ jobs. They might of had a lot going on and bit off more then they could chew when they did our project, but they certainly didnâ t make it right either. I was told they would come back and fix the crack in the front and they never did."

Jamie B on March 2024

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I was not impressed with this companyâ s work at all. They didnâ t do what they said they were going to do and rushed through the project. We have two cracks in our foundation that we needed repaired and all they did was dig up around the foundation and slap some tar on it. I was told they were going to put stone against the foundation so it would drain right down to the perimeter drain and they didnâ t do it. They just put the clay back. Then the crack in the front they didnâ t dig down deep enough and didnâ t repair from the outside like they said they would. Again they just slapped some tar on it. When they put the material back they didnâ t tamp it as they went back up, so it kept settling and cracking. They took weeks to come back and put grass seed down. The top soil they charged me for they never even got they used stuff I had left over from a different project (which wasnâ t enough). And when I called to complain that they didnâ t tamp it, they had a guy come tamp it. He literally tamped it for 5 mins and spent the rest of the time leaning against the tamp playing on his phone. My step father had to come with his own tamp and it dropped another 5ish inches after he tamped it. And to top it all off the crack in the front still leaks. They didnâ t do anything I asked and didnâ t want to come back to fix/finish anything. I would not recommend them especially for what they call â smallâ jobs. They might of had a lot going on and bit off more then they could chew when they did our project, but they certainly didnâ t make it right either. I was told they would come back and fix the crack in the front and they never did."

Jamie B on March 2024


Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC
210 Stanley Rd.
4.50(
2
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Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC
210 Stanley Rd.
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."

Charlie R on September 2019

Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."

Charlie R on September 2019


River View Construction Co.
No reviews
River View Construction Co.
No reviews

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.


Kinney custums
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Kinney custums
No reviews

Providing light excavation, land clearing, demolition, forestry mulching, and brush Hog services.

Providing light excavation, land clearing, demolition, forestry mulching, and brush Hog services.


Hustons Property Maintenance
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Hustons Property Maintenance
No reviews

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


Hoffmann Landscaping
304 Four Winds Rd
No reviews
Hoffmann Landscaping
304 Four Winds Rd
No reviews
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.


Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance
5.00(
6
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Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
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


Tanners Excavation & Tree Removal LLC
133 Main Street
No reviews
Tanners Excavation & Tree Removal LLC
133 Main Street
No reviews

Here at Tanners Excavation & Tree Removal LLC we are skilled with 10 years experience in the Excavation and Tree service lines of work. We are a small crew that takes on any size jobs and complete them with perfection and reassurance to the customers that the job is done correctly and Professionally for the best price around! We take pride in our work and love working for people trying to get projects done on there property. We are for the customer type of business so we care about the customer and making sure your needs and requirements are met fully and are pleased with the work that we have done!

Here at Tanners Excavation & Tree Removal LLC we are skilled with 10 years experience in the Excavation and Tree service lines of work. We are a small crew that takes on any size jobs and complete them with perfection and reassurance to the customers that the job is done correctly and Professionally for the best price around! We take pride in our work and love working for people trying to get projects done on there property. We are for the customer type of business so we care about the customer and making sure your needs and requirements are met fully and are pleased with the work that we have done!


Cowles Excavating
5.00(
6
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Cowles Excavating
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
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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FAQs for excavation projects in Fairfax, VT

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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