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Avatar for Lackey Land Works

Lackey Land Works

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Lackey Land Works

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025

We are 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.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025


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Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC

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Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC

4.39(
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, owned by Mark Talbert, is based in Hinesburg and proudly serves Chittenden County and beyond. Specializing in excavation, grading, resloping, land clearing, building site prep, tree and stump removal, and septic tank installation, Mark and his team bring a touch of excellence and care to every project. Whether it's prepping your land for new beginnings or maintaining its pristine condition, Talbert Outdoor Maintenance ensures your outdoor needs are met with expertise and a smile.

"the job was done very professionaly and just the way i wanted it.would definitely recommend"

darrell f on March 2025

Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, owned by Mark Talbert, is based in Hinesburg and proudly serves Chittenden County and beyond. Specializing in excavation, grading, resloping, land clearing, building site prep, tree and stump removal, and septic tank installation, Mark and his team bring a touch of excellence and care to every project. Whether it's prepping your land for new beginnings or maintaining its pristine condition, Talbert Outdoor Maintenance ensures your outdoor needs are met with expertise and a smile.

"the job was done very professionaly and just the way i wanted it.would definitely recommend"

darrell f on March 2025


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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
1 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


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Green State Excavating

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Green State Excavating

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Green State Excavating is a locally owned business specializing in residential excavation projects. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Mike did an absolutely phenomenal job when no one else could or would take on our project. Even when a problem occurred when removing stumps late in the day Mike took the time to fix the problem that evening. He also took care to clean up the site after the work was completed. We cannot recommend him enough."

Mattia K on August 2021

Green State Excavating is a locally owned business specializing in residential excavation projects. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Mike did an absolutely phenomenal job when no one else could or would take on our project. Even when a problem occurred when removing stumps late in the day Mike took the time to fix the problem that evening. He also took care to clean up the site after the work was completed. We cannot recommend him enough."

Mattia K on August 2021


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Rock Mountain Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Rock Mountain Construction, LLC

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

Rock Mountain 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

"Very professional and fair. Great communication. Will definitely use again"

Daniel A on December 2021

Rock Mountain 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

"Very professional and fair. Great communication. Will definitely use again"

Daniel A on December 2021


Larivee's Excavating & Son, LLC

4.50(
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Larivee's Excavating & Son, LLC

4.50(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

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.

"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."

Charlie R on September 2019

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.

"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."

Charlie R on September 2019


Maple Hill Property Maintenance, LLC

5.00(
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Maple Hill Property Maintenance, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
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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L.Cousino Excavation LLC

5.00(
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L.Cousino Excavation LLC

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

L.Cousino Excavation 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.

"Levi is great to work with! Can't say enough good things about the job he did!"

Mark R on August 2023

L.Cousino Excavation 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.

"Levi is great to work with! Can't say enough good things about the job he did!"

Mark R on August 2023


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Rocky Oaks

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Rocky Oaks

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15 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.


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Cowles Excavating

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Cowles Excavating

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

Quality. Experienced. Professional. Craig Cowles has been digging in the dirt since 1988. He fell in love with excavation work while following his grandfather around. He now has any size equipment for any size job. Whether you are building your dream home, a business, or need municipal sewer work conducted, there is nothing Craig can't do.

"Craig is amazing to work with, professional and does a great job!"

Alexis S on March 2023

Quality. Experienced. Professional. Craig Cowles has been digging in the dirt since 1988. He fell in love with excavation work while following his grandfather around. He now has any size equipment for any size job. Whether you are building your dream home, a business, or need municipal sewer work conducted, there is nothing Craig can't do.

"Craig is amazing to work with, professional and does a great job!"

Alexis S on March 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Silt fences should be trenched 8 to 12 inches deep to prevent sediment-filled water from escaping underneath. It also helps to anchor the fence during wet, windy weather. The silt fence fabric often has a red line to indicate the depth for digging. A good contractor will be familiar with the guidelines and regulations.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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