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Kaynicki Janitorial
4.7(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Royalton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Serving our community since 1998, Kaynicki Janitorial delivers dependable, high-quality cleaning and site services. We specialize in everything from commercial janitorial maintenance and post-construction cleaning to light demolition, building site preparation, and junk/debris removal. With over two decades of hands-on experience, we get the job done right the first time. Contact us today for a estimate!

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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Schulz Firewood, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Royalton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have a positive overall satisfaction with his service, and the experience was top notch. He worked for me for an entire year renovating a mountain house; he did the extensive work, from tree removal and installing frost trim around the house to installing the new driveway and relocating rocks from the property to the bindery walls, and it was an overall excellent project."
Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kaynicki Janitorial
4.7(
13
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Royalton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Andy and his crew to clean my windows this spring and I could not be happier. They did an outstanding job, my wife and I are extremely pleased. Great value for the service provided. I definitely be asking them to come back again when I need their services. I would highly recommend Andy and his company for their cleaning services. Very courteous and professional. Sincerley, Kim Doubleday Canterbury, NH"
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Ben's Home Repair LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Royalton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ben could not have been a better choice. He’s a very hard worker and he did a thorough job of mowing a couple acres of my property. It rained during the whole time and yet he continued working. He did an excellent job."
Bathroom work
Siding work
Deck
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Shed framing

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C&L Cass Construction
2.8(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Royalton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

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"Chris worked with my schedule to get a foundation in and also fixed up my driveways, made great suggestions. He showed up and completed the work exactly as he promised and kept the site tidy all through the project. A pleasure to work with!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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