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T&D Excavating & Property Management
5.0(
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Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RJ’s Landscape & Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are a professional paced and based business. Clean quality work matters to us. From our appearance throughout our project we strive to work safe, fast paced and always with a strong work ethic. Communication is one of our strengths along with leadership skills and a job done to your liking. We are proud at the many skills we have from in the ground up.

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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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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.

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K. Bellavance Landworks & Hauling, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with the work Bert and John did for me. They are extraordinary representatives of Bellavance Land Works. Bert works that excavator like a precision instrument. His work is absolute perfection. I was floored by how great it looked when he was finished. His co worker John went above and beyond what the work required. He stayed busy tidying up and finding minor projects to help with while the excavator was in use. Both Bert and John are super nice to have working at your home. They showed up on time, got right to work and left my yard spotless and me extremely happy. Not kidding. Hire these guys. You will be glad you did!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Grunts Move Junk and Moving
5.0(
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Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Grunts Move Junk is an U.S. Veteran founded junk removal and moving company. We offer fair and competitive pricing. We are licensed and insured to take care of your moving and junk removal needs. We offer Professional Moving (residential or commercial) and Junk Removal services.

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Green Mountain Basement Solutions LLC
4.0(
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Serving Fairlee, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Green Mountain Basement Solutions LLC is the only company in Vermont and New Hampshire with a nationally backed warranty.We are the only company with 24 hour emergency service to our customers! We are the certified installer of the Grate Drain system. We belong to the NAWSRC (nawsrc.org) We repair bowing walls on foundations. We are the premier company for a foundation inspection prior to buying a home. We install drainage systems to prevent any water from entering basement. We offer free estimates for homeowners. All of our staff is certified with Grate Products to properly rid your home of water and structural defects. Bowing walls are a specialty. \nWe offer floor sealing with several products to include epoxy sealing.\nWe offer several vapor barrier options to include insulated and radiant technology.\nWe encapsulate crawl spaces.\nWe offer professional cost effective dehumidifiers for residential basements and crawl spaces as well as commercial applications.\nWe have 24 hour emergency service to our customers.

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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