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Last update on July 16, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Montpelier - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for T&D Excavating & Property Management
T&D Excavating & Property Management
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Avatar for Lackey Land Works
Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a very through cleanup after chimney demolition."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Avatar for Isaacs Excavating and Construction
Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time, on budget, competent, well equipped, and easy to work with. What's not to like? Bent over backwards to accommodate my unconventional requests with no apparent effort. The guy's a veritable microsurgeon with an excavator. Highly recommend!"
distribution mound
force main pipe
concrete footing
camp footing
camp upgrade

+20

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Avatar for SW WOOD LLC
SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."
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+6

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes they did an exemplary job! Listened and very respectful. Great job with clean up and pick up. Very hard workers and we greatly appreciated what was done. Thank you very much!!"
Tree removal
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Avatar for Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
4.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

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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Avatar for Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
3.6(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Montpelier, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

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. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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