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T&D Excavating & Property Management

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T&D Excavating & Property Management

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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021


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Devino Electric & Mechanical

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Devino Electric & Mechanical

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We bring years of expertise and dedication to every project. With a strong background in customer service and technical proficiency, we prioritize delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that I stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether it's troubleshooting complex issues or providing routine maintenance, we approach each task with precision and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.

"He figured out a great solution to a tough problem"

John C on November 2025

We bring years of expertise and dedication to every project. With a strong background in customer service and technical proficiency, we prioritize delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that I stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether it's troubleshooting complex issues or providing routine maintenance, we approach each task with precision and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.

"He figured out a great solution to a tough problem"

John C on November 2025


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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025


Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

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Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Adam L on March 2019

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Adam L on March 2019


Maple Hill Property Maintenance, LLC

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Maple Hill Property Maintenance, LLC

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Maple Hill Property Maintenance, LLC 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.

"Put in culvert and re-graded our dotch"

Jon J on August 2025

Maple Hill Property Maintenance, LLC 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.

"Put in culvert and re-graded our dotch"

Jon J on August 2025


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Rocky Oaks

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Rocky Oaks

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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.


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Aardvark Excavating

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Aardvark Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!


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Laurie’s Certified Construction

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Laurie’s Certified Construction

4.10(
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Customers say: True professional
44 years of experience

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.


Quality Paving LLC

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Quality Paving LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I own an Asphalt Paving and sealcoating Business That also does all Types of Driveway installs to repairs from Gravel and Colored Slate to a New paved driveway I have been in Business for myself since 2008 and was in the Excavation Business before that , My crew and myself put great pride in every job from a simple repair, snowplowing to Paving a new parking lot

"The service was exceptional. They were timely, kept all his promises and great quality of work. I will recommend them to anybody"

Michelle L on April 2022

I own an Asphalt Paving and sealcoating Business That also does all Types of Driveway installs to repairs from Gravel and Colored Slate to a New paved driveway I have been in Business for myself since 2008 and was in the Excavation Business before that , My crew and myself put great pride in every job from a simple repair, snowplowing to Paving a new parking lot

"The service was exceptional. They were timely, kept all his promises and great quality of work. I will recommend them to anybody"

Michelle L on April 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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