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King's Seasonal Solutions

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King's Seasonal Solutions

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31 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

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!"

Elaine G on October 2024

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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

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."

Jason R on July 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.

Gardner Road Company

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Gardner Road Company

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We are a small, yet highly efficient excavation, land clearing and truck hauling company. Mainly we build roads, clear house lots and do hardscaping. We have access to several different aggregate types to handle any job. We are also set up to move large equipment.

We are a small, yet highly efficient excavation, land clearing and truck hauling company. Mainly we build roads, clear house lots and do hardscaping. We have access to several different aggregate types to handle any job. We are also set up to move large equipment.

FLB Trucking and Excavation

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FLB Trucking and Excavation

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We do all kinds of small to big excavation jobs.such as fix drainage issues, repair dirt driveways, dig for additions and garage foundations, we do entire house lots from cutting the trees to seeding the lawn. We do just about anything in the excavation world. We thrive on making sure are customers are happy and satisfied with the work we have done.

We do all kinds of small to big excavation jobs.such as fix drainage issues, repair dirt driveways, dig for additions and garage foundations, we do entire house lots from cutting the trees to seeding the lawn. We do just about anything in the excavation world. We thrive on making sure are customers are happy and satisfied with the work we have done.

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Linkletter Property Maintenance

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Linkletter Property Maintenance

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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

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.

Eco Forestry and land management

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Eco Forestry and land management

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10 years of experience

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

We are a forestry mulching and land management company proudly serving New Hampshire, Vermont, & Maine We have a wide range of top of the line, cutting edge heavy equipment to help you with your projects. We treat every project equally, with our famously high standard of workmanship. Projects large or small, get it done right the first time! We are licensed & fully Insured.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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