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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

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

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

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Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Adam L on March 2019

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Adam L on March 2019

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P H Landscapes and Construction

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P H Landscapes and Construction

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

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!

"Jeff works with you, works within your budget, very customer service oriented."

mike t on May 2021

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!

"Jeff works with you, works within your budget, very customer service oriented."

mike t on May 2021

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Fortin's Construction LLC

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Fortin's Construction LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fortin's Construction handles all things concrete from foundations to finished floors to countertops and stamped patios. We also specialize in epoxy floors. We are a Veteran owned & operated company. We proudly offer Military discounts available! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and doing the job right the first time. Call or text us today for an estimate.

"Fortins Construvtion was professional and completed the job in a timely manner. Would definitely rehire!"

Alexa W on December 2025

Fortin's Construction handles all things concrete from foundations to finished floors to countertops and stamped patios. We also specialize in epoxy floors. We are a Veteran owned & operated company. We proudly offer Military discounts available! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and doing the job right the first time. Call or text us today for an estimate.

"Fortins Construvtion was professional and completed the job in a timely manner. Would definitely rehire!"

Alexa W on December 2025

KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

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Aardvark Excavating

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Aardvark Excavating

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

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!

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Laurie’s Certified Construction

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Laurie’s Certified Construction

4.10(
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Customers say: True professional
44 years of experience

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

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N A Manosh Corp

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N A Manosh Corp

4.14(
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Customers say: Quality work
67 years of experience

Founded in 1959 and located in Morrisville, VT, the N.A. Manosh Corporation provides water well and construction drilling services, and water treatment systems for residential, commercial, municipal, agricultural and industrial applications throughout the State of Vermont and the greater New England region.

"They were very fast arriving and servicing. They were polite and knowledgeable. I only wish it wasn't so darn expensive for their service."

Erin L on October 2025

Founded in 1959 and located in Morrisville, VT, the N.A. Manosh Corporation provides water well and construction drilling services, and water treatment systems for residential, commercial, municipal, agricultural and industrial applications throughout the State of Vermont and the greater New England region.

"They were very fast arriving and servicing. They were polite and knowledgeable. I only wish it wasn't so darn expensive for their service."

Erin L on October 2025

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Multy Builders

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Multy Builders

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Customers say: Super punctual
41 years of experience

Additional contact name - William C. Sinks.

"Bill Sinks and his team were so great to work with from start to finish! They were professional and thorough . Bill gave me an estimate and stuck to it. I am so relieved to have this taken care of! I would highly recommend Multy Builders for all of your building / renovation needs!"

Carol V on July 2020

Additional contact name - William C. Sinks.

"Bill Sinks and his team were so great to work with from start to finish! They were professional and thorough . Bill gave me an estimate and stuck to it. I am so relieved to have this taken care of! I would highly recommend Multy Builders for all of your building / renovation needs!"

Carol V on July 2020

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MAK's Trucking & Excavation, LLC

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MAK's Trucking & Excavation, LLC

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

The Nature of Our Business is to Provide the Best Possible Quality in Site, Septic and Excavation Services.

The Nature of Our Business is to Provide the Best Possible Quality in Site, Septic and Excavation Services.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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