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Avatar for T&D Excavating & Property Management
T&D Excavating & Property Management
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fayston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Travis did a great job. Prompt, kept me updated on progress, made great recommendations to make the project better, and was very receptive to changes in plan and scope of project. Very fair pricing. Highly recommend T&D and will be using the for several more projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Avatar for Lackey Land Works
Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fayston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a very through cleanup after chimney demolition."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fayston, 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%
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fayston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes they did an exemplary job! Listened and very respectful. Great job with clean up and pick up. Very hard workers and we greatly appreciated what was done. Thank you very much!!"
Tree removal
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
4.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fayston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

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Rock Mountain Construction 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

Deck rebuild
custom step/storage
Setting trusses
yurt
Fence and Banner

+267

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
3.6(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fayston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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"Nate was really good about returning calls and making appointments for my project. There were a few hiccups (not his fault) because this is a rental property. I would recommend him to insulate a basement with spray foam."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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RJ’s Landscape & Excavation
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fayston, 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.

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heath baker
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fayston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

I’ll give you what you want at a very fair price . Im not here to get rich off one job. I have years in the trades and can do just about anything

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

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