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

Serving Harrington, 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!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DOWN EAST LAND AND TREE LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. \nWe look forward to earning your business! \n \n

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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 Harrington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 28 years of experience, Cameron Asphalt Paving is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

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Asphalt Paving Driveway
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving

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Richard Henderson's and Sons
4.1(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Harrington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Look's Point Construction
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrington, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thank you for visiting Look's Point Construction. We are your locally owned and operated excavation and site preparation specialists based in Jonesboro, ME. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Washington County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

Response time1 hour
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
311
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Harrington, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Happiness starts here. Please contact New England Home Renovations at [email protected] for a quick reply. Be sure to include your telephone number, too. When you need top quality custom home improvements, NE Home Renovations is your one-stop, all-service contractor at an affordable price. It's no wonder NE Home Renovations is the first choice of Angie's List's members. With 30 years of experience in New England, we can help you with your smaller upgrades or full-scale projects. We offer a full in-house staff of state-licensed and insured plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and renovation experts. All workmanship includes a full warranty (five-year labor and one-year material) and only high-quality products. Our friendly team will ensure that each customer is safe, saving money, and completely satisfied. Our customers have consistently given NE Home Renovations A++ ratings with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Angie's List, and we received the 2010 & 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award. We are so confident of our work that we will offer you 10% off your next project if you share our name with a friend. We have offices in Providence, the East and West Bay, and Fall River, MA to help serve you in a timely manner, usually within 48 hours. Call us at (401) 719-6084. To schedule an appointment for a free estimate (including evenings and weekends). Award Winning.

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Acadia Construction
Acadia Construction
4.7(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Harrington, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Acadia Construction! \nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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