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Forrest Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Belgrade, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The perimeter drain around my foundation was no longer working. Every time it would rain, I had water behind the foundation wall and developed a good size crack and that would be where the water came in. Also from the chimney door. Richard called me on a Sunday morning, came out later that day and explained it all! He explained every detail about what needed to be done .Excavating, drainage, crack sealing, and coating. By the way this was done January-February. I can't say enough about Richard, Zack and Brad. I would highly recommend Forrest Excavation. Thank you Richard"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+32

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hall's Homes RE
4.4(
47
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Serving Belgrade, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is very good. Easy to work with. Dependable. Knowledgeable. Friendly, Hard working. Reasonable, Honest. Very professional. I will call on them again in the very near future"
Stripes
Stripes
Stripes
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Earth & Turf Landscape Solutions
4.9(
9
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Serving Belgrade, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience from begining to end, we are planning on having more work done in the near and far future. Resonably priced and the work was done extremely efficiently and the project area was cleaned and neat when the crew left."
Halfway Point
Finished
Front
Side
Before

+53

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atlas Earthworks LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Belgrade, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired atlas earthworks to put a driveway and parking lot in on a remote piece of land I purchased. He was easy to commute with and did a great job. I even added some work to the job and he finished ahead of schedule. He has nice equipment and an extremely positive attitude. It was a breath of fresh air to have an honest contractor."
Driveway
Truck Door
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+10

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.G. Construction, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Belgrade, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a pretty big project, removing an old camp roof and building a new roof rotated 90 degrees, and adding a loft area. We were very happy with Andrew and his crew. They really go the extra mile to make sure everything is done right - they don't cut corners and take pride in their work. They installed new windows in the front and even used Windex to wipe off their finger smudges! Price was very good, and they're good, honest guys to work with. Very pleased!"
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Jefferson Deck Rebuild
Camp on post
Camp on post

+27

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Choice Lawn Care
4.5(
10
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Serving Belgrade, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by First Choice! I needed stumps removed, a small tree cut down, and maple trees near my house all removed. They were able to squeeze me in before winter, they came by quickly with a reasonable quote and had it all done very fast. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend hiring them!"
HYDRO SEEDING OF A LAWN PACH
EXCAVATION OF A GARAGE SLAB
HILL SIDE LAWN
AFTER THE HYDRO SEED WAS SPRAYED OUT
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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