NORTHERN VERMONT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

EXCAVATION
& SITE WORK

Site preparation, utility trenching, foundation excavation, road and driveway work, ponds, and drainage — handled with the heavy equipment and planning Northern Vermont terrain demands.

THE SERVICE

EXCAVATION IS WHERE MOST PROJECTS BEGIN

Excavation is a foundational part of most construction projects — and at Dark Horse Construction, it's one of our core specialties. As a full-service general contractor serving Northern Vermont, we provide excavation and site work for residential and commercial properties, from initial site clearing and utility trenching to foundation excavation, road and driveway work, ponds, grading, drainage, and final site restoration.

Our team operates the heavy equipment needed to handle Northern Vermont's varied terrain — wooded lots, sloped driveways, wetlands, and rocky soil — and we work carefully to stay within property lines and meet regulatory requirements.

COMMON PROJECTS

TYPES OF EXCAVATION WORK

Site preparation — clearing, grading, and leveling for new builds and additions

Utility trenching — water, sewer, electric, and conduit installation

Foundation excavation — exposure for repair or for new foundations

Road and driveway work — grading, base preparation, and drainage

Pond excavation, repair, and restoration

Landscaping and general site work

Drainage system installation and stormwater management

Erosion control and bank stabilization

OUR APPROACH

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS WHO PLAN AHEAD

We pair skilled equipment operators with careful planning. When projects involve environmental constraints — such as Vermont Class 2 Wetlands — we coordinate directly with state representatives to find compliant, cost-effective solutions.

As a general contractor, we also coordinate the licensed subcontractors and trades a project may require, so the same team that opens the trench can see the project through to a clean, restored finish.

RECENT WORK