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Last update on December 13, 2025
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Lawns In Order
Lawns In Order
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
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC
Free onsite estimate
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! "
Tom H on May 2025
Tree Scouts LLC
Tree Scouts LLC
34 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!
Eastern Maine Excavation
Eastern Maine Excavation
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 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
Pave It
Pave It
Asphalt Paving & Seal Coating Driveway / Right Of Way Installation & More!
Asphalt Paving & Seal Coating Driveway / Right Of Way Installation & More!
River View Construction Co.
River View Construction Co.
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.
Pelletier Property Maintenance
Pelletier Property Maintenance
Pelletier Property Maintenance is a small business in the Bangor area that specializes in small excavation work. We do site clear driveway installation/ repair and forestry mulching. If you need an excavator for it chances are we can do it. Call for free quotes.
Pelletier Property Maintenance is a small business in the Bangor area that specializes in small excavation work. We do site clear driveway installation/ repair and forestry mulching. If you need an excavator for it chances are we can do it. Call for free quotes.
Northeast Land Solutions LLC
Northeast Land Solutions LLC
4 years of experience
Northeast Land Solutions Specializes in concrete patios, walkways & aprons. Our custom designs set our work apart from the competition.
Northeast Land Solutions Specializes in concrete patios, walkways & aprons. Our custom designs set our work apart from the competition.
Homsted Earthworks
Homsted Earthworks
Homsted Earthworks is a family owned and operated earth moving company. We offer year round services including lawn care, snowplowing, hardscape, retaining walls, light excavation, driveway repair, and much more.
Homsted Earthworks is a family owned and operated earth moving company. We offer year round services including lawn care, snowplowing, hardscape, retaining walls, light excavation, driveway repair, and much more.
Brackett's Property Service
Brackett's Property Service
9 years of experience
Brackett's Property Service is a full-service property management and maintenance company. We have been in business since 2016 but have over twenty years of experience. The services that we offer include, but are not limited to; property management, carpentry, painting, landscaping, spring/fall clean up, lawn mowing/maintenance, and earthwork. We believe in quality work done at reasonable rates with top notch customer service. When you choose Brackett's Property Service you find all your needs covered with just one call.
Brackett's Property Service is a full-service property management and maintenance company. We have been in business since 2016 but have over twenty years of experience. The services that we offer include, but are not limited to; property management, carpentry, painting, landscaping, spring/fall clean up, lawn mowing/maintenance, and earthwork. We believe in quality work done at reasonable rates with top notch customer service. When you choose Brackett's Property Service you find all your needs covered with just one call.
FAQs for excavation projects in Mount Desert, ME
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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