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Avatar for Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here at Vermonty Demolition & Construction Services, we are local craftsmen who pride ourselves on our work. We specialize in structural repair, earth work, driveway/ sidewalk & patches, as well as and ground water control. Are your floors out of level? Are they starting to sag and squeak? Do you have ground water problems in your basement? We are here to help fix those problems once and for all.

Diggin’
Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lackey Land Works
Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and his crew are knowledgeable, prompt, courteous, reliable, and hard-working. Eric listened to my requests, offered helpful guidance, and did a great job. He excavated a trench through a difficult, rocky area; installed electrical conduit; and removed a section of concrete pad for a renovation project. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 12 years of experience in the industry, Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC is your industry expert in Milton, VT, and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism, reliability, and quality of work. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Pool fence
Pool fence
Pool fence
Decks
Decks

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Larivee's Excavating & Son, LLC
4.5(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Larivee's Excavating & Son, 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.

Wolcott clear
Wolcott clear
Wolcott clear
Wolcott clear
Johnson Mainline

+19

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
N. B. Construction
4.2(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

N. B. Construction has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every job we complete. Call N. B. Construction today and we'll be there in your time of need. Satisfaction guaranteed.

repairing rotten plywood
roof completed
smith job
smith remodel
smith remodel

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Shorey Excavating And Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shorey Excavating And Construction 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.

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lund Landscape Services, Inc.
Lund Landscape Services, Inc.
3.5(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 25 years serving the community, Lund Landscape Services, Inc. sustains our business on quality and integrity. We are experts for all landscaping projects, large or small, and our commitment to quality shows from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business now and in the future!

Paver Walkway
We offer fresh dug trees
Damaged Stone Wall
Repaired Wall
Upscale town home community that we maintain

+4

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Albans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have been working in the tree business for a little over 3 years..been climbing for 2. I worked under a 25+ year climber for most of that time and I have done everything from hazardous tree removal, storm damage, preventative tree maintenance, to simple prune, shape, and thins. I’ve done many beautiful landscape design/installs, stone walls, patios and walkways as well. I reside in Swanton Vermont and have been working around the Franklin, Chittenden, Addison county area, but will make the drive just about anywhere depending on the severity of your need's. I am fully insured don’t hesitate to call, text pictures of your trees/landscaping needs or leave me a message I’m happy to help. I assure you an honest and fair quote, and safe, quality rope work!

Tree removal
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

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