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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaac and his crew were very professional. Any questions I had were answered promptly. They were very efficient and paid great detail to every aspect of the project. I had them prep for a pad for my home, some drainage work and also installed my mound system. Very satisfied with the quality of work and would recommend to everyone. Ypu want the job done right the first time Isaac and his crew are the ones to go with."
distribution mound
force main pipe
concrete footing
camp footing
camp upgrade

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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Franklin, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This young man has obviously been the recipient of tutelage well beyond his experience as he is wise beyond his years. He is very affable and is a very good listener. He is somehow able to grasp your vision beyond the words you can provide and create just what was in your mind. A fine young man who will probably become way too busy to work for you. Haha"
Response time1 day
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Fortin's Construction LLC
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Serving Franklin, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fortins Construvtion was professional and completed the job in a timely manner. Would definitely rehire!"
ICF foundation
ICF foundation
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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K King Excavating and Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Franklin, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

K KING EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION 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.\n

Response time2 days
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Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC
2.8(
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Serving Franklin, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alec really knows what he is doing. He's Very professional, a hard worker, he clearly has a lot of experience and he was flexible with my schedule."
Response time1 day
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Franklin, 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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Muddy Trax Excavating
4.9(
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Serving Franklin, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thank and his excavating company is part of my collaborative network of contractors that I use for many of our aspects of building as a business owner I can count on them to get the job done and get it done right always on time and on point his outfit was able to incorporate their style of work with a quality that I consider and hold with hi regards"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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