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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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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

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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P H Landscapes and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
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Retaining Walls

+28

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RJ’s Landscape & Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are a professional paced and based business. Clean quality work matters to us. From our appearance throughout our project we strive to work safe, fast paced and always with a strong work ethic. Communication is one of our strengths along with leadership skills and a job done to your liking. We are proud at the many skills we have from in the ground up.

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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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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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K. Bellavance Landworks & Hauling, LLC
4.7(
22
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with the work Bert and John did for me. They are extraordinary representatives of Bellavance Land Works. Bert works that excavator like a precision instrument. His work is absolute perfection. I was floored by how great it looked when he was finished. His co worker John went above and beyond what the work required. He stayed busy tidying up and finding minor projects to help with while the excavator was in use. Both Bert and John are super nice to have working at your home. They showed up on time, got right to work and left my yard spotless and me extremely happy. Not kidding. Hire these guys. You will be glad you did!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Muddy Trax Excavating
4.9(
4
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thank and his excavating company is part of my collaborative network of contractors that I use for many of our aspects of building as a business owner I can count on them to get the job done and get it done right always on time and on point his outfit was able to incorporate their style of work with a quality that I consider and hold with hi regards"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gracie Masonry, LLC
4.8(
32
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Eric is a true professional and master of his craft. I had him install a gravel driveway to access my land, and the result was outstanding. There was no pre-existing roadway, so Eric did all the excavation, as well as installing a large culvert for proper drainage. He also excavated and installed a gravel pad for a cabin. What I respect about his work ethic is not only that he's an incredibly hard worker who takes pride in what he does, but that he's always 3 steps ahead. He's also extremely efficient when working, which is important. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Eric again because his heart is in it, and the results speak for themselves."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

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