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Forrest Excavation
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"They did a great job on multiple area project that included excavation, grading, drainage and septic tank installation. Rick, Brad and Allen were all professional, friendly and real pleasure to work with. Rick was able to perform very precise operations with the excavator and ensured everything was cleaned up and looking good before they left. Would recommend them to anyone in their service area and would consider them for any projects of my own in the future."
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Bob Lemieux Landscaping, Inc.
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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"This is a terrific landscaping company. Work included removal of huge ice-damaged shrub, transplanting of an 8-foot tall Burning Bush, total refurbishing of two flower beds and construction of flower bed wood boxes and installation of a split-rail fence. All well-done. Great job with cleanup and disposal of removed shrubs. Bob and his team are very knowledgeable, skilled and easy to work with. They accomplished the Burning Bush transplantation when I wondered if or how it could be done. A top-notch outfit."
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Bart Flanagan Tree Service did exactly what I wanted. The trees were trimmed and the cuttings were well cleaned up. I would hire them again for any other tree work."
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LaChance Property Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Hunter is the hardest worker around! Great work ethic and provides great quality work!"
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Wetty's Plowing & Sanding, LLC
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"So glad I hired Wetty's. The excavation of tree stumps and tree cutting was done promptly and expertly."
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Katahdin Contracting
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Serving Bowdoin, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric was great! He excelled in time management and attention to detail. He heard what my thoughts were and executed them with a desire to please, which he did! I will be working with Eric again on any future projects I may have. I can't say enough about his honest work ethic."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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.

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