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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Troy, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaac and his crew were very professional. Any questions I had were answered promptly. They were very efficient and paid great detail to every aspect of the project. I had them prep for a pad for my home, some drainage work and also installed my mound system. Very satisfied with the quality of work and would recommend to everyone. Ypu want the job done right the first time Isaac and his crew are the ones to go with."
distribution mound
force main pipe
concrete footing
camp footing
camp upgrade

+20

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Troy, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This young man has obviously been the recipient of tutelage well beyond his experience as he is wise beyond his years. He is very affable and is a very good listener. He is somehow able to grasp your vision beyond the words you can provide and create just what was in your mind. A fine young man who will probably become way too busy to work for you. Haha"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
McNeill's Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Troy, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kyle is extremely professional and hard working. Everything from grading our driveway, to Rotor tilling our backyard to prepare it for new seeding. Heâ s helped with our pool platform, helped move brush, drag some trees and moved rocks. Over the last 5 years he has done a vast array of project for us. Heâ s our go to guy for any landscaping or anything we might need a tractor for or freshening up our yard."
Response time1 hour
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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P H Landscapes and Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Troy, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls

+28

Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
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Serving Troy, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Troy, VT and surrounding areas

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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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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