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Avatar for Cornerstone Excavation LLC
Cornerstone Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Wallingford, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cornerstone Excavation did a great job definitely recommend."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wallingford, 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."
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Mike Massey Logging & Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wallingford, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was outstanding service. He was really a reliable guy. He finish pretty intense project and he was very creative and run excavating like a professional. Price was pretty good and outstanding quality. He follows up and stays there until job done. He gave heads up when he's coming. Very professional and runs a clean business and takes it seriously."
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D.Baldwin Excavating & Trucking - Local Business - West Fort Ann, New York - 13 Photos Facebook
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wallingford, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great guys, showed up on time, did careful and excellent job building my new driveway. Very satisfied with the work and would highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rail City Hauling and Removal
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wallingford, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick did a excellent job"
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Retaining wall
Backyard Reconstruction for Pool and Batting Cage Pad
Saratoga West Mobile Home Park
Troy Patio and Sidewalk

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West River Excavating & Tree Removal
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wallingford, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hans is the best! I have used West River Excavating and Tree Removal many times over the years. Hans is great. He shows up on time, works efficiently, and the price is great. Of the many projects he has done for me some include removing 7 large trees close to the house and regrading the yard to improve the drainage. No more wet basement in the summer and no frozen sidewalks in the winter. He also removed several dead trees from around the parking area and regraded the driveway to reduce erosion during intense summer rains. Can?t say enough great things about the work done."
Response time10 hrs
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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.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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