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JM Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Dayton, 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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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
87
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bart Flanagan made an appointment and met me to view the tree I needed taken down. His office provided a quote and a date was set. The team arrived, dropped the tree, chipped it and were done within a half hour. Friendly, courteous and very efficient! If I ever need tree service again, I will contact Bart Flanagan,"
Response time2 days
219 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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New England ABC, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason was very congenial, friendly and was willing to a small job. He and his crew did very professional job and sooner then ex-pected. I truly liked the work they did. They satisfied my expec-tations on how I wanted it done and he did go the extra mile in his excavation as will. Thanks again."
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
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Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual

+83

Response time3 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Katahdin Contracting
4.9(
16
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric stepped up in an emergency situation and was considerate and kind during the process. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field (excavation and utility lines). His workers were hard working and pleasant. I dont know what I would have done without their willingness to take on the job. I have nothing negative to say and am extremely appreciative!"
Response time1 day
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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David J Boutilier
5.0(
7
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We've hired Pete Boutillier's Junk Removal Company for multiple projects, and every experience has been excellent. Pete is professional, dependable, and reasonably priced. He shows up when he says he will, works hard, and always gets the job done efficiently. What really sets Pete apart is his ability to tackle challenging jobs. No job seems too big or complicated, and he's an excellent problem solver who doesn't need constant direction. He's a true self-starter who takes initiative and finds solutions when unexpected issues arise. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, affordable, and easy to work with, we highly recommend Pete and his team. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again for future projects!"
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier

+13

38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tobey and Son Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryan at Tobey & Son Excavation was excellent! He did some site prep work for us and was incredibly easy to work with; friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He showed a high level of attention to detail which was clearly displayed in his finished work. We will be using Tobey & Son for all of our upcoming projects and highly recommend him to everyone else!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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