Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1996
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Emergency services offered
"Andy was great - put in a gravel driveway and pad. Communication and quality of work was great. Would recommend for any excavation work."
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
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Emergency services offered
"Eric and his crew are knowledgeable, prompt, courteous, reliable, and hard-working. Eric listened to my requests, offered helpful guidance, and did a great job. He excavated a trench through a difficult, rocky area; installed electrical conduit; and removed a section of concrete pad for a renovation project. Highly recommend!"
Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Works efficiently and effectively. Spring cleanup was useful."
Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Lonnie and his crew were wonderful to work with and extremely helpful. I needed to get my tiny house situated and get it hooked into another septic system from the main house on the property. We also needed to get hooked into the water of the main house. He worked well with me and the septic design engineer. Most importantly he explained everything to me as I had no idea of the process we needed to follow. He was always pleasant to deal with and flexible. He had to dig up big portions of the yard to do this and he came back to spread grass seed on all the areas that were bare dirt from the project. It blended in so well that nobody can tell the yard had been so torn up two months ago! His quote was very reasonable, and he stuck to it despite having to do a few extra things that were not in the original plan. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lonnie and his workers. He has integrity, is a hard worker, and does a great job."
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Credit card accepted
"Mike fixed my problem sump pump drain"
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Isaac and his crew were very professional. Any questions I had were answered promptly. They were very efficient and paid great detail to every aspect of the project. I had them prep for a pad for my home, some drainage work and also installed my mound system. Very satisfied with the quality of work and would recommend to everyone. Ypu want the job done right the first time Isaac and his crew are the ones to go with."
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Offers commercial services
"They were very polite , completed the job quickly and cleanup."
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Emergency services offered
"Excellent work! Done professionally and quickly. Will definitely continue to use Northern Oakes!!!"
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Customers say: Terrific value
"Nick and his crew installed a metal roof, did an amazing job removing old shingles, picked up nails with a magnet, and cleaned the site up. Highly recommend him. Fair pricing."
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Serving Essex Junction, VT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Customers say: Quick response
"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."
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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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