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DJ Cole Construction

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DJ Cole Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

We are your one stop for all residential,commercial and municipal needs in construction. Complete home packages. Septic systems. Building moving and jacking.

"The job was a big one, and the guys handled it beautifully, leaving our lot looking great. We are more than pleased with the outcome. Nicely done!"

Donald B on May 2025

We are your one stop for all residential,commercial and municipal needs in construction. Complete home packages. Septic systems. Building moving and jacking.

"The job was a big one, and the guys handled it beautifully, leaving our lot looking great. We are more than pleased with the outcome. Nicely done!"

Donald B on May 2025

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Dragonfire Excavation

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Dragonfire Excavation

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Customers say: True professional
2 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They abandoned mid job and got me to give additional money before they abandoned. Without telling me they were leaving I have been paying contractors over a tear to do what they were contacted to do "

Dan D on July 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They abandoned mid job and got me to give additional money before they abandoned. Without telling me they were leaving I have been paying contractors over a tear to do what they were contacted to do "

Dan D on July 2025

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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Eastern Maine Excavation

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Eastern Maine Excavation is committed to providing the highest quality service and workmanship for their customers. We specialize in septic systems, leach fields, inground and above ground pool installations, site work excavation/grading and landscaping. Our leadership team will use their engineering degrees and 25 years experience in civil construction to ensure all projects are executed with the correct procedures, methods and materials. Please contact Eastern Maine Excavation today for your free quote

"I reached out to EMX to inquire about an in ground pool install and received a prompt response. They guided me through the planning process and provided a very fair price and detailed contract that outlined the products to be used and the scope of the project. The project started on time and the crew was very professional. All of the work completed was top notch and the crew catered to our requests. They are very skilled at what they do and focused on customer satisfaction. A cannot say enough positive about EMX and highly recommend them."

Jason R on July 2025

Eastern Maine Excavation is committed to providing the highest quality service and workmanship for their customers. We specialize in septic systems, leach fields, inground and above ground pool installations, site work excavation/grading and landscaping. Our leadership team will use their engineering degrees and 25 years experience in civil construction to ensure all projects are executed with the correct procedures, methods and materials. Please contact Eastern Maine Excavation today for your free quote

"I reached out to EMX to inquire about an in ground pool install and received a prompt response. They guided me through the planning process and provided a very fair price and detailed contract that outlined the products to be used and the scope of the project. The project started on time and the crew was very professional. All of the work completed was top notch and the crew catered to our requests. They are very skilled at what they do and focused on customer satisfaction. A cannot say enough positive about EMX and highly recommend them."

Jason R on July 2025

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Tree Scouts LLC

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Tree Scouts LLC

5.00(
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44 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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!

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!

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River View Construction Co.

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River View Construction Co.

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Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

CCC Construction LLC

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CCC Construction LLC

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12 years of experience

CCC Construction has been locally owned and operated since 2013. We do a wide range of projects from residential site work to large Commercial projects. The services we offer include are: Septic system Design and installation, house lots, roadways, Driveways and parking lots, Material hauling, and more. please give us a call for a free estimate!

CCC Construction has been locally owned and operated since 2013. We do a wide range of projects from residential site work to large Commercial projects. The services we offer include are: Septic system Design and installation, house lots, roadways, Driveways and parking lots, Material hauling, and more. please give us a call for a free estimate!

FLB Trucking and Excavation

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FLB Trucking and Excavation

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We do all kinds of small to big excavation jobs.such as fix drainage issues, repair dirt driveways, dig for additions and garage foundations, we do entire house lots from cutting the trees to seeding the lawn. We do just about anything in the excavation world. We thrive on making sure are customers are happy and satisfied with the work we have done.

We do all kinds of small to big excavation jobs.such as fix drainage issues, repair dirt driveways, dig for additions and garage foundations, we do entire house lots from cutting the trees to seeding the lawn. We do just about anything in the excavation world. We thrive on making sure are customers are happy and satisfied with the work we have done.

Js logging and firewood

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Js logging and firewood

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Moving dirt out of your life. We can redirect water away from your home; or set the space for your next foundation. Small excavation company located In Somerville Maine. Doing light excavation , forestry mulching, culverts, drainage ditches, demo, cleanups, small concrete slabs and walkways and much much more!

"Job went very good."

Scott S on September 2023

Moving dirt out of your life. We can redirect water away from your home; or set the space for your next foundation. Small excavation company located In Somerville Maine. Doing light excavation , forestry mulching, culverts, drainage ditches, demo, cleanups, small concrete slabs and walkways and much much more!

"Job went very good."

Scott S on September 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

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.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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