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Morton Excavation
4.9(
14
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Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Morton Excavation was GREAT! I asked for 2 estimates, one with a small retaining wall, one without. After receiving the estimates, I contacted Morton and asked how soon could they get started? “Next week, and we should be done in a couple days.” They did have to put me off for one day, but they completed the job in 2 days, cleaned up the work area, and did an excellent job. Thanks!!"
Gallery
Fire Hydrant install
8in ductile iron / fire hydrant install
Culvert Drainage
Culvert Drainage

+11

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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New England ABC, LLC
4.8(
62
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Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason and crew did an awesome job! They worked very well together and got the job done in a timely manner. Have received several great comments on the new driveway."
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual

+83

Response time3 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Whites Performance Machines
5.0(
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Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick was great to work with. He and his crew did a top notch job going above and beyond what we had needed to be done. I will not hesitate to hire White's Excavation again."
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North Berwick Pond 2
North Berwick Pond 2
North Berwick Pond 1
North Berwick Pond 2

+15

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Scouts LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family-oriented veteran owned and operated company with years of experience in hazardous tree removal, pruning, land clearing and excavation. Our sole purpose at this company is to provide you with the very best and professional experience without sacrificing quality in our craft. We are currently available to provide free quotes and complete jobs throughout the State of Maine. We look forward to hearing from you!

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hard Tech Construction
3.3(
6
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Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Outstanding customer service and reliability. Outstanding work and the added benefit is the the guys are pretty easy on the eyes!!"
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Winning Landscapes
3.1(
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Serving Acton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I bought an abandoned house (call it the secret garden ) on two acres three years ago that had hundreds unmaintained, fancy invasive plants and trees that were strangling and eating the house and each other. Since we moved in, three other landscaping companies from home advisor had checked it out but none sent a quote (I was told the job was too big, or that they didn t do removal-to call them back if you re considering adding plants or a patio .) Chris sent us a quote the same day he checked out the job and we hired him on the spot. He and his crew were so professional and they did an amazing job with tree and shrub and vine removal; they also topped off our driveway with fresh gravel and removed 5 years of leaves and detritus from around the house. It means so much to us- we can go outside and just enjoy our yard. We can see our house when we turn into the driveway! They did in two days what would have taken us 5 years or more. I didn t tell them this but I was feeling so discouraged based on those interactions with the other companies and I haven t had the same energy since I had some health issues a few years ago. It really meant so much to us that they did what they said they would and even went above and beyond, clearing dead stuff we didn t even know was there (couldn t see it under the live stuff). We will definitely hire them for our next project and would recommend that you do too!"
Response time4 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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