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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Wilmington - Updated Nov 2026

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The Handyman Company
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are the BEST! Fast, efficient, good natured, innovative and the highest quality of craftsmanship! Project started just to fix woodshed, however it was too far gone so it came down. I saw visions of new project same time Ian did. He drew up plans the next day and I now have a woodshed and screened in back porch. I wanted them to preserve the integrity of my old house and use as much from the old woodshed as possible, barn siding, windows and church pews that came out of the house when converted from a church in 1836. So amazing! Thank you!"
Tear out and clean up debris
Taking out old cabinets
Tile installation
sheetrock/tile
Custom Cabinets

+68

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.
4.1(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wilmington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Murphy & Son Construction is a first rate construction company that charges a reasonable rate and goes the extra step in providing you exactly what you want...a great job done right!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stevens Roofing & Siding
3.9(
48
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wilmington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny and his crew were courteous, prompt, knowledgeable about how to care for our other trees, and explained what they would do in removing the trees and did it just as they said."
golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course
golf course

+34

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Riffle Lawn Care & More
Riffle Lawn Care & More
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmington, 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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Mossman Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wilmington, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

-Grading \n-Excavation \n-Drainage \n-Seeding \n-Material removal \n-Fencing \n \nWe work hard as a team to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. With a reliable and dedicated team, we look forward to working with you on your next project. All questions and or inquires are always welcome! \n \nWe specialize in grading, drainage, excavation, fencing, landscape design/ideas, and general lawn maintenance.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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