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Lawns In Order

541 Mines Road
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Lawns In Order

541 Mines Road
4.67(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

We are committed to providing quality lawn care and landscaping services at competitive rates in the greater Blue Hill Peninsula area. We offer many services and free no-obligation estimates. With over 10 years of experience, we look forward to building long-lasting relationships with you!

"Very prompt abd helpful. Did a good job with plowing at a last minute notice. We are very grateful to Jason!"

Ruth B on November 2018

We are committed to providing quality lawn care and landscaping services at competitive rates in the greater Blue Hill Peninsula area. We offer many services and free no-obligation estimates. With over 10 years of experience, we look forward to building long-lasting relationships with you!

"Very prompt abd helpful. Did a good job with plowing at a last minute notice. We are very grateful to Jason!"

Ruth B on November 2018


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Brown and Son's Construction & Masonry

19 Phillips Ln
4.18(
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Brown and Son's Construction & Masonry

19 Phillips Ln
4.18(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Brown and Son's Construction & Masonry, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Roger & his team were a pleasure to work with during a multi-month front porch construction project: Patient, communicative, & responsive. They remained committed to project completion while taking on two unanticipated side-efforts on our property & adjusting finishing work where requested. Their determination & professionalism transformed our home's entrance, & we would gladly recommend them for similar artistry in the future."

Andrew J on July 2025

Here at Brown and Son's Construction & Masonry, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Roger & his team were a pleasure to work with during a multi-month front porch construction project: Patient, communicative, & responsive. They remained committed to project completion while taking on two unanticipated side-efforts on our property & adjusting finishing work where requested. Their determination & professionalism transformed our home's entrance, & we would gladly recommend them for similar artistry in the future."

Andrew J on July 2025


SLTD Electric, Inc.

345 Mudgett Road
4.92(
32
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SLTD Electric, Inc.

345 Mudgett Road
4.92(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

SLTD Electrical, Inc., has over 30 years of experience! We offer electrical wiring, panel upgrades, and new electrical for additions or remodels. We also do generator installs and lightning protection.

"Excellent will use again"

Dawn D on August 2025

SLTD Electrical, Inc., has over 30 years of experience! We offer electrical wiring, panel upgrades, and new electrical for additions or remodels. We also do generator installs and lightning protection.

"Excellent will use again"

Dawn D on August 2025




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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.


"Did great work, reliable and knowledgable."

Lynn L on February 2024

Handyman services, lawn care, snow removal.

"Did great work, reliable and knowledgable."

Lynn L on February 2024


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Linkletter Property Maintenance

104 Main St
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Linkletter Property Maintenance

104 Main St
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4 years of experience

Property services in the greater Bangor and central Maine area. Services include: -Landscaping -Snow plowing/shoveling -Junk removal -Driveway building/repair/expansion -Land clearing/excavation (small projects) -Material delivery -Scrap hauling -Equipment/vehicle hauling -Handyman services -Small residential construction/remodeling -Jacking/leveling homes and camps -Foundation repairs -Sill work -Concrete repairs

Property services in the greater Bangor and central Maine area. Services include: -Landscaping -Snow plowing/shoveling -Junk removal -Driveway building/repair/expansion -Land clearing/excavation (small projects) -Material delivery -Scrap hauling -Equipment/vehicle hauling -Handyman services -Small residential construction/remodeling -Jacking/leveling homes and camps -Foundation repairs -Sill work -Concrete repairs


"Great! He kept in touch and arrived when he said he would. He is clean and personable. He was able to finish within his estimated time for this project."

Robin B on July 2024

Soucys property improvements llc is your go-to handyman. over 15 years experience on improving properties.

"Great! He kept in touch and arrived when he said he would. He is clean and personable. He was able to finish within his estimated time for this project."

Robin B on July 2024


J&C Residential Landscaping

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J&C Residential Landscaping

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We are a small team, with big dreams and an eye for natural beauty! From mowing lawns, to resurfacing driveways give us a call for any of your landscape needs!! Not only will we put lots of effort into getting to know your property, but also into getting to know you, and a true understanding of your business for the work site.

We are a small team, with big dreams and an eye for natural beauty! From mowing lawns, to resurfacing driveways give us a call for any of your landscape needs!! Not only will we put lots of effort into getting to know your property, but also into getting to know you, and a true understanding of your business for the work site.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.

Poured concrete is likely the cheapest way to build a retaining wall, as this material costs anywhere from $6 to $8 per square foot. The next best budget-friendly option is to use landscaping timbers. These timbers are great for DIY projects, as they don’t require tools to successfully build a retaining wall. Landscape timber costs around $10 to $14 per square foot. Depending on your chosen garden style, you can also go with natural stones or concrete blocks. Natural stones can be expensive if you buy them, but they’re a lot less costly if you can source them from your property. 

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

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