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Avatar for Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highgate Center, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Monty and his crew did an amazing job. They were super helpful in taking over where I left off finishing my demo! They showed up early, got the work done quickly, and even went above and beyond by hauling off appliances. Thanks for everything!"
Diggin’
Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Highgate Center, 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

+20

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Northern Oakes Property Management LLC
4.4(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Highgate Center, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
N. B. Construction
4.2(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Highgate Center, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Nick was extremely busy but took time to come introduce himself and look at the job. He replaced some rotting boards on the house and around our woodstove pipe. He did excellent work and came when he said he would be there. I will recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a builder."
repairing rotten plywood
roof completed
smith job
smith remodel
smith remodel

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Highgate Center, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Moonlight Excavating
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highgate Center, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robbie did a thorough job of excavating the patio area, laying down gravel and a barrier. I was away the week he started; my neighbor reported he was out there for many hours completing that part of the work. He offered his opinion on enlarging the raised beds surrounded by the patio, advice that resulted in a more esthetically pleasing result, for a very reasonable fee. The finished product is very attractive and has really improved the look of the back yard."
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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