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!
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!
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC is your trusted excavation and earthwork expert in Etna and the surrounding areas. While we officially launched our own company in 2025, our team has been helping drive the success of other earthwork businesses since 2001. We bring decades of hands-on experience, unmatched professionalism, and a meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we treat your property with the same care and respect as we would our own. Give us a call today — we look forward to working with you!
"Hired Shaw Excavation to demolish an old house on my property, clean-up and prep the site for a new house. Shane was very professional and answered all my questions. He gave a detailed quote and accurate timeline. When the job was done, you never would have known a 3-story house had been torn down. Thank you! "
Tom H on May 2025
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC is your trusted excavation and earthwork expert in Etna and the surrounding areas. While we officially launched our own company in 2025, our team has been helping drive the success of other earthwork businesses since 2001. We bring decades of hands-on experience, unmatched professionalism, and a meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we treat your property with the same care and respect as we would our own. Give us a call today — we look forward to working with you!
"Hired Shaw Excavation to demolish an old house on my property, clean-up and prep the site for a new house. Shane was very professional and answered all my questions. He gave a detailed quote and accurate timeline. When the job was done, you never would have known a 3-story house had been torn down. Thank you! "
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.
"They abandoned mid job and got me to give additional money before they abandoned. Without telling me they were leaving I have been paying contractors over a tear to do what they were contacted to do "
Dan D on July 2025
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.
"They abandoned mid job and got me to give additional money before they abandoned. Without telling me they were leaving I have been paying contractors over a tear to do what they were contacted to do "
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have over 30 years of experience and we offer a variety of landscaping dirt work Excavation. Driveways .lot clearing gravel stone .bark mulch ect .sand salt snow removal services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be focused on providing high quality work and service paying 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!
"This company did a major landscaping overhaul at my camp on Silver Lake in Lee. Specific to this job was the removal of two large hemlock trees, felled by the winter winds and removal of several standing, dead, soft wood trees. This is a large, wooded lot that required a lot of cleanup and leveling, due to some years of inattention. Mike and his crew worked all day, every day until the substantial work involved was completed. It feels great to traverse around the lot on even terrain! The upgrade of the lot included the building up of the earth, grass seeds sown with the potential for a nice lawn, come spring. Seriously consider this company if you want a landscaping upgrade of your home or cottage done well and expediently! I want to mention, this week long undertaking was done at a competitive price!"
Elaine G on October 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have over 30 years of experience and we offer a variety of landscaping dirt work Excavation. Driveways .lot clearing gravel stone .bark mulch ect .sand salt snow removal services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be focused on providing high quality work and service paying 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!
"This company did a major landscaping overhaul at my camp on Silver Lake in Lee. Specific to this job was the removal of two large hemlock trees, felled by the winter winds and removal of several standing, dead, soft wood trees. This is a large, wooded lot that required a lot of cleanup and leveling, due to some years of inattention. Mike and his crew worked all day, every day until the substantial work involved was completed. It feels great to traverse around the lot on even terrain! The upgrade of the lot included the building up of the earth, grass seeds sown with the potential for a nice lawn, come spring. Seriously consider this company if you want a landscaping upgrade of your home or cottage done well and expediently! I want to mention, this week long undertaking was done at a competitive price!"
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.
Eastern Maine Excavation is committed to providing the highest quality service and workmanship for their customers. We specialize in septic systems, leach fields, inground and above ground pool installations, site work excavation/grading and landscaping. Our leadership team will use their engineering degrees and 25 years experience in civil construction to ensure all projects are executed with the correct procedures, methods and materials. Please contact Eastern Maine Excavation today for your free quote
"I reached out to EMX to inquire about an in ground pool install and received a prompt response. They guided me through the planning process and provided a very fair price and detailed contract that outlined the products to be used and the scope of the project. The project started on time and the crew was very professional. All of the work completed was top notch and the crew catered to our requests. They are very skilled at what they do and focused on customer satisfaction. A cannot say enough positive about EMX and highly recommend them."
Jason R on July 2025
Eastern Maine Excavation is committed to providing the highest quality service and workmanship for their customers. We specialize in septic systems, leach fields, inground and above ground pool installations, site work excavation/grading and landscaping. Our leadership team will use their engineering degrees and 25 years experience in civil construction to ensure all projects are executed with the correct procedures, methods and materials. Please contact Eastern Maine Excavation today for your free quote
"I reached out to EMX to inquire about an in ground pool install and received a prompt response. They guided me through the planning process and provided a very fair price and detailed contract that outlined the products to be used and the scope of the project. The project started on time and the crew was very professional. All of the work completed was top notch and the crew catered to our requests. They are very skilled at what they do and focused on customer satisfaction. A cannot say enough positive about EMX and highly recommend them."
I am a 1 woman easy-livin'army! I'm here to make your life a little easier, less stressful and a bit more convenient. We live in Vacationland after all, so why not live life like we are on vacation all the time! I offer a variety of services at a lower price then big companies without sacrificing quality or commitment. I'm striving to become a one-stop-does-it-all service provider for the people in the greater Bangor/Brewer area. My services include: - On-call childcare - Residential housekeeping/chores - Pet walking/pet sitting - Car washing/interior detailing - Pickup/wash/dry/fold/drop-off laundry services (personal, residential laundry only) - Housesitting - Basic gardening (planting, weeding, watering, raking, flowers/veggies) pots or beds - Grocery/pharmacy shopping and delivery - Snow shoveling/snow blowing - Fresh (never frozen!), homemade comfort foods made and delivered to your doorstep! For when you just don't have time to cook it yourself. Let me! *ask for menu* Right now, I service the greater Bangor/Brewer Maine area. Hopefully, i can expand my service area in the future. These cities and towns include: -Bangor -Brewer -Old Town -Orono -Glenburn -Hermon -Holden -Hampden Feel free to contact Michelle at: 207-291-5571 call or text Or email me at: [email protected]
I am a 1 woman easy-livin'army! I'm here to make your life a little easier, less stressful and a bit more convenient. We live in Vacationland after all, so why not live life like we are on vacation all the time! I offer a variety of services at a lower price then big companies without sacrificing quality or commitment. I'm striving to become a one-stop-does-it-all service provider for the people in the greater Bangor/Brewer area. My services include: - On-call childcare - Residential housekeeping/chores - Pet walking/pet sitting - Car washing/interior detailing - Pickup/wash/dry/fold/drop-off laundry services (personal, residential laundry only) - Housesitting - Basic gardening (planting, weeding, watering, raking, flowers/veggies) pots or beds - Grocery/pharmacy shopping and delivery - Snow shoveling/snow blowing - Fresh (never frozen!), homemade comfort foods made and delivered to your doorstep! For when you just don't have time to cook it yourself. Let me! *ask for menu* Right now, I service the greater Bangor/Brewer Maine area. Hopefully, i can expand my service area in the future. These cities and towns include: -Bangor -Brewer -Old Town -Orono -Glenburn -Hermon -Holden -Hampden Feel free to contact Michelle at: 207-291-5571 call or text Or email me at: [email protected]
We are a full service Design, Build , & Maintenance Company , Specializing In Outdoor Living spaces! Interlocking Pavers and hardscaping, Water Issues, Fence installation , Deck and soft scape installation and Maintenance
We are a full service Design, Build , & Maintenance Company , Specializing In Outdoor Living spaces! Interlocking Pavers and hardscaping, Water Issues, Fence installation , Deck and soft scape installation and Maintenance
Asphalt Paving & Seal Coating Driveway / Right Of Way Installation & More!
Asphalt Paving & Seal Coating Driveway / Right Of Way Installation & More!
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts
Water features enhance aesthetics, improve outdoor ambiance, and provide a soothing, tranquil atmosphere.
Most outdoor water fountains do not use a large amount of energy, typically between 100 and 250 watts a day. Consider setting your water fountain on a timer to turn it off when you're away or in the evenings. Solar power upgrades can also lower the footprint of your fountain's operation.
Most home misters use several cups of water in a couple of minutes, or around a gallon per hour of use. That varies greatly depending on the size of the system and the power of the pump. If you are using professional services, you should ask about water use for your planned system when you’re getting an estimate. If you are using a water tank, make sure it’s filled before operation.
While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:
River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants.
These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants.
River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures.
Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.
Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.
After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.
The Hermon, ME homeowners’ guide to plant watering services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Xeriscape costs depend on materials, the size of your yard, and if you DIY. This guide will help you determine what your xeriscaping project will cost.
Looking to step up your golf game without leaving your property? This guide details backyard putting green costs to help you decide if this project is worth it.
Some landscaping projects are subject to local building codes and require a permit. Learn when you need a permit for landscaping work and when you don’t.
What is a privet hedge and why should you consider it for your backyard? Use this guide to consider the pros and cons along with upkeep and maintenance tips.
Privet hedges are very common, but which kind is right for your yard? Our guide goes over the different types of privet hedge and what every homeowner should know.
