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Forever Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed some Water drainage repairs done on my property. Forever Excavating came in and got the job done safely and at a very reasonable price. They communicated with me through every step of the process and were very professional from start too finish. I highly recommend them! And will be using Them again for future Excavating projects!"
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Christian is great! Although he’s young, he’s motivated and wants to work. He was very great at communicating with us throughout the project as well. Excited to see how he continues to grow in this field!"
Response time4 hrs
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Stevens Roofing & Siding
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Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Stevens started the work as soon as they could, they finished the whole roof in two days, and they cleaned up thoroughly."
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golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course

+34

Response time2 days
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
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Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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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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Rocky Oaks
New to Angi

Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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.\n\n

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+3

Response time4 days
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Rail City Hauling and Removal
5.0(
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Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick did absolutely phenomenal great guy extremely extremely hard worker we’re definitely going to hire him back in the next few months would recommend him to anybody!!!"
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Backyard Reconstruction for Pool and Batting Cage Pad
Saratoga West Mobile Home Park
Troy Patio and Sidewalk

+74

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern VT Property Services
4.6(
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Serving Rupert, 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

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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