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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Montpelier - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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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 time8 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
3.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"We needed the crawlspace under a section of our house insulated and Nate got the job done. He was very informative, thorough and fast. What a difference it made in that section of the house. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Nate again!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The cost to drill a well varies, with a national average of around $5,500 for a 150-foot well. However, prices can fluctuate significantly based on several factors, including your location, the required well depth, geological conditions, local regulations, and the specific drilling methods used. For the most accurate cost assessment, it is best to research and get quotes from local well-drilling professionals in your area.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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