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Conner Hamilton Landscaping & Firewood
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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With over 6 years of experience in the area, Conner Hamilton Landscaping & Firewood is your solution for all your lawn and landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

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Recommended by81%of homeowners
Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Grafton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RJ’s Landscape & Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, 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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Turnpike Enterprises LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Turnpike Enterprises LLC provides reliable, professional outdoor property services to help keep your home looking its best year-round. We offer lawn care, landscaping, spring and fall cleanups, and general property maintenance. We take pride in quality work, dependable service, and attention to detail. Whether you need regular lawn maintenance or help getting your property ready for the changing seasons, Turnpike Enterprises LLC is here to help.

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Osborne Excavating & Property Maintenance, LLC
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Grafton, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Josh / Osborne Excavating to install a driveway for our cabin in Snow Mountain Farms. I can't say how happy we are that we decided to use him! He was courteous, prompt,through and did a great job. He also c kept us informed about a delay that arose. What more can I say? Use this guy, you won't be disappointed!!!!"
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Prep for small garden.
Stump removal for more lawn space.
Hillside before clearing for retaining wall.
Clearing brush off hillside.

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Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mike Massey Logging & Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grafton, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was outstanding service. He was really a reliable guy. He finish pretty intense project and he was very creative and run excavating like a professional. Price was pretty good and outstanding quality. He follows up and stays there until job done. He gave heads up when he's coming. Very professional and runs a clean business and takes it seriously."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Grafton, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Happiness starts here. Please contact New England Home Renovations at [email protected] for a quick reply. Be sure to include your telephone number, too. When you need top quality custom home improvements, NE Home Renovations is your one-stop, all-service contractor at an affordable price. It's no wonder NE Home Renovations is the first choice of Angie's List's members. With 30 years of experience in New England, we can help you with your smaller upgrades or full-scale projects. We offer a full in-house staff of state-licensed and insured plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and renovation experts. All workmanship includes a full warranty (five-year labor and one-year material) and only high-quality products. Our friendly team will ensure that each customer is safe, saving money, and completely satisfied. Our customers have consistently given NE Home Renovations A++ ratings with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Angie's List, and we received the 2010 & 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award. We are so confident of our work that we will offer you 10% off your next project if you share our name with a friend. We have offices in Providence, the East and West Bay, and Fall River, MA to help serve you in a timely manner, usually within 48 hours. Call us at (401) 719-6084. To schedule an appointment for a free estimate (including evenings and weekends). Award Winning.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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