Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Rupert, VT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your excavation project in Rupert, VT?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY RUPERT, VT HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.1
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon10
    Verified excavation services reviews

Find Excavation pros in Rupert

Avatar for Forever Excavating
Forever Excavating
5.0(
5
)

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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Cornerstone Excavation LLC
Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
5
)

Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for D.R Guilmette Landworks
D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rocky Oaks
Rocky Oaks
New to Angi

Serving Rupert, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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

After
Before
After brush hogging
A nice rototilling for a garden!
Fence done for a garden

+3

Response time4 days
Avatar for Southern VT Property Services
Southern VT Property Services
4.6(
18
)

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
...
Showing 1-10 of 59
Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

The Rupert, VT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.