Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Waitsfield, VT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

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

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Excavation pros in Waitsfield, VT

*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Waitsfield, VT is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Excavation companies in Waitsfield, VT is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

Last update on September 06, 2025

Find Excavation pros in Waitsfield

Avatar for T&D Excavating & Property Management
T&D Excavating & Property Management
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waitsfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Travis did a great job. Prompt, kept me updated on progress, made great recommendations to make the project better, and was very receptive to changes in plan and scope of project. Very fair pricing. Highly recommend T&D and will be using the for several more projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Lackey Land Works
Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Waitsfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a very through cleanup after chimney demolition."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Wyatt Lussier
Wyatt Lussier
5.0(
2
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waitsfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Yes they did an exemplary job! Listened and very respectful. Great job with clean up and pick up. Very hard workers and we greatly appreciated what was done. Thank you very much!!"
Tree removal
Request Quote
Avatar for Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
4.7(
3
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waitsfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

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

Deck rebuild
custom step/storage
Setting trusses
yurt
Fence and Banner

+267

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Request Quote
Avatar for Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
Insulation By Foam Pro, Inc
3.6(
8
)
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Waitsfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Nate was really good about returning calls and making appointments for my project. There were a few hiccups (not his fault) because this is a rental property. I would recommend him to insulate a basement with spray foam."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Riffle Lawn Care & More
Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
1
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Waitsfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Request Quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 73
Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The Waitsfield, VT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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

See all articles