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Avatar for Jones Country Services
Jones Country Services
4.7(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rick is professional, solutions-oriented and easy to work with. He completed the work (a front deck removal and addition) as promised and on time. The work required some creativity and Rick worked with us to determine the best solution. Overall we are very pleased with his work and will look to him for future jobs."
Deck
Small deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

+61

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Stevens Roofing & Siding
3.9(
48
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving North Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny and his crew were courteous, prompt, knowledgeable about how to care for our other trees, and explained what they would do in removing the trees and did it just as they said."
golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course

+34

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Mossman Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation\n-Drainage \n-Seeding\n-Material removal\n-Fencing \n\nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome!\n\nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Flips Property Management
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joshua is a pleasant professional, well mannered young man. Who shows up on time and ready to work. He pays close attention to what is being requested of him and he is very detailed oriented.. This is the 2nd time I have hired Joshua for my outside projects. He does an amazing job. He mowed my lawn front and back while providing clean edges… He trimmed my shrubs, pulled massive weeds and he cleaned it all up by putting everything in lawn bags. He also set the bags out to the curb for city pickup. My property was clean beautiful and free of grass & shrub debris. I would definitely recommend him for your projects. I will be calling him again for fall cleanup/trim and for other odd jobs on the inside as well.. Lastly, but most importantly his prices are reasonable & he does not disappoint!"
Small Front Lawn
High Brush
Brunch Cut
Weed & Mulch
Weed & Mulch

+1

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
West River Excavating & Tree Removal
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hans is the best! I have used West River Excavating and Tree Removal many times over the years. Hans is great. He shows up on time, works efficiently, and the price is great. Of the many projects he has done for me some include removing 7 large trees close to the house and regrading the yard to improve the drainage. No more wet basement in the summer and no frozen sidewalks in the winter. He also removed several dead trees from around the parking area and regraded the driveway to reduce erosion during intense summer rains. Can?t say enough great things about the work done."
Response time10 hrs
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Southern VT Property Services
4.6(
18
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving North Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a large number of trees to be taken down on my property. Todd and his crew did an excellent job, very neat and thorough. Todd also was very professional and his communication was spot on, he did exactly what he said he would do. I would definitely recommend and use Todd again for future projects"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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