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Rocky Oaks

1114 Lake Dunmore Rd
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Rocky Oaks

1114 Lake Dunmore Rd
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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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T&D Excavating & Property Management

60 Sesame St, Unit 32
5.00(
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T&D Excavating & Property Management

60 Sesame St, Unit 32
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021


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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

2650 VT Route 133
5.00(
3
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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

2650 VT Route 133
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025


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Lackey Land Works

3202 South Rd
5.00(
24
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Lackey Land Works

3202 South Rd
5.00(
24
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Customers say: True professional
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are 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.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025

We are 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.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025


TJL Construction

23 River Street
4.82(
30
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TJL Construction

23 River Street
4.82(
30
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Customers say: Quick response
18 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

At TJL Construction we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship, complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project, and to simply understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We take great pride in our work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation speaks for itself based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job at hand. We have many returning customers and we never add on more then we can complete.

"Very professional had a great experience."

Bob M on July 2025

At TJL Construction we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship, complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project, and to simply understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We take great pride in our work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation speaks for itself based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job at hand. We have many returning customers and we never add on more then we can complete.

"Very professional had a great experience."

Bob M on July 2025


West River Excavating & Tree Removal

41 Pratt Bridge Road
5.00(
3
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West River Excavating & Tree Removal

41 Pratt Bridge Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 tree removal, grading, excavation, and more. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job of cutting and removing the trees we needed cut. They also did a wonderful job cleaning up the tree debris."

Joanne K on June 2025

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 tree removal, grading, excavation, and more. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job of cutting and removing the trees we needed cut. They also did a wonderful job cleaning up the tree debris."

Joanne K on June 2025


Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

1605 Route 44
5.00(
4
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Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.

1605 Route 44
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 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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Kowboy Property Maintenance

836 Fitzgerald Rd
5.00(
2
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Kowboy Property Maintenance

836 Fitzgerald Rd
5.00(
2
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Welcome to Kowboy Property Maintenance!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"Kane and his crew promptly removed a dangerous tree from our property that we were worried about. He was prompt and courteous and so easy to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend his firm to anyone. Again thank you Kane. "

John W on September 2025

Welcome to Kowboy Property Maintenance!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"Kane and his crew promptly removed a dangerous tree from our property that we were worried about. He was prompt and courteous and so easy to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend his firm to anyone. Again thank you Kane. "

John W on September 2025


D J S Excavating LLC

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D J S Excavating LLC

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2 years of experience

D J S Excavating LLC provides Quality excavation at a fair price. 20+ years in the industry with new equipment so no breakdowns. Fully insured. Site work, septic systems, drainage, concrete prep, landscaping, driveways, snowplowing (local within 10 miles of 05733) call to discuss your needs

D J S Excavating LLC provides Quality excavation at a fair price. 20+ years in the industry with new equipment so no breakdowns. Fully insured. Site work, septic systems, drainage, concrete prep, landscaping, driveways, snowplowing (local within 10 miles of 05733) call to discuss your needs


S & J Excavation

2008 Pinehill Rd
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S & J Excavation

2008 Pinehill Rd
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S & J Excavation has been the leading contractor in the Vermont area since founded. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time. Call today!

S & J Excavation has been the leading contractor in the Vermont area since founded. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time. Call today!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Salisbury, VT

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

The Salisbury, VT homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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