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Avatar for Acadia Construction
Acadia Construction
4.7(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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. Call us today!

Gallery
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&D Earthworks
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"D&D was quick to call us back, to walk the site and give us a quote, they started the job earlier than they thought they could, and worked all day/ every day to finish the job. The yard was raked, leveled, and seeded . Dustin is a knowledgeable professional, we couldn't be happier with the install. We were so pleased with his work that we hired him to do some extra grading for us."
Septic system
Septic system
Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W.N. Madden Excavation
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"A few weeks ago, W.N. Madden Excavation came out to re-level and resurface a badly rutted and deteriorated driveway at a residential property. Wyatt made quick work of the project, leveling the existing surface before resurfacing it with ¾inch ledge stone. The finished driveway complements the home and surrounding property beautifully, and the entire job was completed in less than an hour. Wyatt is professional, knowledgeable, and efficient, and the quality of his work speaks for itself. I highly recommend W.N. Madden Excavation to anyone looking for dependable service and high-quality excavation and site work."
driveway refinish
driveway refinish
driveway prep
driveway prep
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BLACKTOP PAVING by F Cameron Paving and Son LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I've dealt with this family for years and they are very professional execute all services they say they're going to do and they always do extra. They take the time to do the job correctly and make sure that the customer is satisfied and that's why I continue to keep using them on all of my properties across Arizona. On one of my properties the paving job was 48,000 however it improved my properties value by $250,000. Worth every penny and I sincerely recommend them"
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving Driveway
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving

+57

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Tree Pirates
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan and his team of Clinton and Julie worked very hard installing a stone step to exit a room on the South side of my house. Julie also pruned a large and unwieldy Rhododendron in my front yard. Dan kept me informed as to when they would arrive and they were very polite and considerate. I am happy with the results. The new step is a wedge-shaped stone that will drain rain water and it provides a comfortable distance for stepping to the outside of the house."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Scouts LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Castine, 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
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bear Claw Land Clearing
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can’t say enough good things about this contractor! Very competitive quote, Work was completed just as I envisioned. Very careful about not damaging the grass and vegetation around the job site. I highly recommend him!"
Driveway grading
Driveway grading
Driveway grading
Driveway grading
Driveway grading

+1

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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