Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Grand Isle, VT

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Excavation pros in Grand Isle

Avatar for Lackey Land Works
Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Grand Isle, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lackey Land Works is fantastic. My family and I were out of town with some family friends house-sitting. I do the snow removal for our driveway and had not planned for a store while we were gone. I found them on Angie's list, and they were able to plow my driveway within a couple of hours of my request. They followed up after plowing to make sure everything was fine. They are lifesavers!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
12
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grand Isle, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an old, massive chimney built years ago with the wrong brick, it was crumbling off my house. Most chimney repair contractors were quoting me upwards of 30, 40, 50k. Justin worked with me to find a solution which would cost me less than half of that and still ensure the longevity and safety of my chimney/house. It took a while to get done, we had to wait for the right weather but the outcome was fantastic and working with Justin was an easy, smooth and enjoyable process."
Pool fence
Pool fence
Pool fence
Decks
Decks

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
N. B. Construction
4.2(
9
)
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Grand Isle, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"He did a great job and saved me $2000 from the other Quotes. He was also the only one that took the time to go up on the roof to check it out before he gave me the quote. I would rehire in the future. Also he charged me what he quoted me"
repairing rotten plywood
roof completed
smith job
smith remodel
smith remodel

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
4.7(
3
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Grand Isle, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Rock Mountain Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Deck rebuild
custom step/storage
Setting trusses
yurt
Fence and Banner

+267

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
K King Excavating and Construction LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Grand Isle, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

K KING EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 54

FAQs for excavation projects in Grand Isle, 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.

The Grand Isle, VT homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.