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Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Bethel, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C&L Cass Construction
2.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bethel, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

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"Chris worked with my schedule to get a foundation in and also fixed up my driveways, made great suggestions. He showed up and completed the work exactly as he promised and kept the site tidy all through the project. A pleasure to work with!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rocky Oaks
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Bethel, 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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Response time4 days
Tom Call Excavation, LLC
3.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bethel, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very satisfied with the work. I also appreciated their knowledge and recommendations on the excavation and regrading the long driveway. Tom was prompt and always got back to me."
Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K. Bellavance Landworks & Hauling, LLC
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Bethel, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was extremely pleased with the work Bert and John did for me. They are extraordinary representatives of Bellavance Land Works. Bert works that excavator like a precision instrument. His work is absolute perfection. I was floored by how great it looked when he was finished. His co worker John went above and beyond what the work required. He stayed busy tidying up and finding minor projects to help with while the excavator was in use. Both Bert and John are super nice to have working at your home. They showed up on time, got right to work and left my yard spotless and me extremely happy. Not kidding. Hire these guys. You will be glad you did!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Bethel, VT

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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