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Morton Excavation
4.9(
14
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Serving Cornish, 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

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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JM Excavating
5.0(
3
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Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jake and his team were awesome to work with and they'd be the first I'd recommend for any excavation job big or small. He was able to make our vision for a backyard into a reality and worked tirelessly (weekends included) to make it happen. Jake was on time, honest and dependable, which is unheard of in the current market!"
Camp Lot Cleared and Driveway Installed
Vacant Lot
Shed Foundation Posts
Rock Walls
Rock Walls

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New England ABC, LLC
4.8(
62
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Serving Cornish, 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
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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BTB Hardscaping & Excavation
5.0(
7
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Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"BTB Hardscaping was very professional. Showed up on time and got the job done on time. I have no complaints. I will be using them in the future for more work."
400sf patio
Foundation backfill
Foundation backfill
Excavation work
Excavation work

+1

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Whites Performance Machines
5.0(
18
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Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very responsive to changes and adjusting on the fly as we found the different terrain and worked thru it each day. Dependable! We hired them to clear a few acres and they were able to do that and a little more. Fair prices."
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North Berwick Pond 2
North Berwick Pond 2
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North Berwick Pond 2

+15

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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Tree Scouts LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Cornish, 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
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
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Serving Cornish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"If I could rate him higher I would! He is just awesome! Great to work with and a high level of integrity!"
Statement Pieces
Unexpected Value
Estate Gardening
Fire Pit
A thousand cuts

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

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.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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