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D&L Parker Property Services and Construction
4.9(
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Serving Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lonnie and his crew were wonderful to work with and extremely helpful. I needed to get my tiny house situated and get it hooked into another septic system from the main house on the property. We also needed to get hooked into the water of the main house. He worked well with me and the septic design engineer. Most importantly he explained everything to me as I had no idea of the process we needed to follow. He was always pleasant to deal with and flexible. He had to dig up big portions of the yard to do this and he came back to spread grass seed on all the areas that were bare dirt from the project. It blended in so well that nobody can tell the yard had been so torn up two months ago! His quote was very reasonable, and he stuck to it despite having to do a few extra things that were not in the original plan. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lonnie and his workers. He has integrity, is a hard worker, and does a great job."
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interior
interior
wall
slab

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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Champlain Valley Site Works & Building
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Serving Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Champlain Valley Site Works is highly recommended. I had a vision and Brian and his team made it a reality. I now have a beautifully landscaped front yard with a walkway. If are looking for a company who will provide quality and outstanding professionalism, Champlain Valley is the company for you."
Paver walkway
Landscape
Landscape
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Landscape

+6

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Rocky Oaks
New to Angi

Serving Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We specialize in all your outdoor needs from excavating, grading, and demolition. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

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After brush hogging
A nice rototilling for a garden!
Fence done for a garden

+3

Response time4 days
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Grant Landscaping & Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"Jordan was a pleasure to work with and showed up exactly when he said he would. I had contacted several companies, getting quotes from them all, and I found Grant Landscaping provided both a reasonable quote and prompt response. He did a great job with the excavation and site work for my backyard fire pit!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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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