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Avatar for Sullivan Stone, LLC
Sullivan Stone, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vergennes, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"we had a large concrete slab which needed to be removed . Mac came and cut through 18 inches of very hard concrete and lots of rebar , breaking it up into moveable pieces . Did a fantastic job , he was professional , timely , and experienced . Completed the job and cleaned the sight up . Excellent job I would reccomend him for any masonry related work"
Retaing wall
Stone steps
Irregular bliestone walkway
Stone water feature
Retaining Wall

+17

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Brian's Lawn Care
4.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vergennes, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dependable; kept two driveways open and access to house open for prospective buyers. Our house is on the market and we are out of state. Brian (owner) and I surveyed what we needed before the snow season began. We discussed what was needed and the cost; no surprises and no complaints."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vergennes, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa
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Rocky Oaks
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vergennes, 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

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

+3

Response time4 days
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Country Scapes
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Vergennes, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Creating only the best quality and unique projects available to the area with 30 years experience of design and master craftsmanship. Going above and beyond customer expectations to deliver one of a kind pieces of art built from earth, tile and stone. Give us the opportunity to bring your dreams to a reality.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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. 

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