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Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC

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Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC

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9 years of experience
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Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC is proud to serve Maine's excavation and landscaping needs! The company is owned and operated by Jarek Mains and serves mostly Western Maine. No job is too small! Call today for a free estimate on your next project. They look forward to your business!

"A great experience from start to finish. Had a gravel road built from our driveway around to the back garden behind our house, along with some landscape work. High quality work. In and out in just a few days. Friendly, hard-working crew. Jarek himself is flexible and attentive. Reasonable price. One of the best experiences we’ve had with a contractor."

Brian S on July 2025

Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC is proud to serve Maine's excavation and landscaping needs! The company is owned and operated by Jarek Mains and serves mostly Western Maine. No job is too small! Call today for a free estimate on your next project. They look forward to your business!

"A great experience from start to finish. Had a gravel road built from our driveway around to the back garden behind our house, along with some landscape work. High quality work. In and out in just a few days. Friendly, hard-working crew. Jarek himself is flexible and attentive. Reasonable price. One of the best experiences we’ve had with a contractor."

Brian S on July 2025


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Tree Scouts LLC

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Tree Scouts LLC

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50 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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!



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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.


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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Paul $ Son's Excavtion

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Paul $ Son's Excavtion

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4 years of experience

Down in the dirt so you dont have to be. Profesional, Honest and always going the extra mile for our customers. Foundation, Pads, Spetic, Clearing. No matter how big or small we do it all. Free estimates

Down in the dirt so you dont have to be. Profesional, Honest and always going the extra mile for our customers. Foundation, Pads, Spetic, Clearing. No matter how big or small we do it all. Free estimates


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J Family Services LLC

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J Family Services LLC

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At J family services we are a family owned and operated business specialize in excavation, drainage, lot clearing, material delivery, rubbish removal and much more! Are goal is to be at the ready for are customers and complete projects in a timely fashion.

At J family services we are a family owned and operated business specialize in excavation, drainage, lot clearing, material delivery, rubbish removal and much more! Are goal is to be at the ready for are customers and complete projects in a timely fashion.


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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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.


MLG FOODWORKS LLC

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MLG FOODWORKS LLC

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Light earthwork/excavation, grading, material handling, dump trailer/ hauling. material sorting, on-site forklift services are my specialities. back filling, stone/log moving via grapple attachment. rototilling, brush clearing, light road grading are made quick with the right attachments which can be rented by me via Sunbelt to run in my brand new CAT 259D3.

Light earthwork/excavation, grading, material handling, dump trailer/ hauling. material sorting, on-site forklift services are my specialities. back filling, stone/log moving via grapple attachment. rototilling, brush clearing, light road grading are made quick with the right attachments which can be rented by me via Sunbelt to run in my brand new CAT 259D3.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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