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Avatar for Forrest Excavation
Forrest Excavation
5.0(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They did a great job on multiple area project that included excavation, grading, drainage and septic tank installation. Rick, Brad and Allen were all professional, friendly and real pleasure to work with. Rick was able to perform very precise operations with the excavator and ensured everything was cleaned up and looking good before they left. Would recommend them to anyone in their service area and would consider them for any projects of my own in the future."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+32

Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Atlas Earthworks LLC
Atlas Earthworks LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired atlas earthworks to put a driveway and parking lot in on a remote piece of land I purchased. He was easy to commute with and did a great job. I even added some work to the job and he finished ahead of schedule. He has nice equipment and an extremely positive attitude. It was a breath of fresh air to have an honest contractor."
Driveway
Truck Door
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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First Choice Lawn Care
4.5(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by First Choice! I needed stumps removed, a small tree cut down, and maple trees near my house all removed. They were able to squeeze me in before winter, they came by quickly with a reasonable quote and had it all done very fast. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend hiring them!"
HYDRO SEEDING OF A LAWN PACH
EXCAVATION OF A GARAGE SLAB
HILL SIDE LAWN
AFTER THE HYDRO SEED WAS SPRAYED OUT
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wisdom Landscape, LLC
4.4(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have worked with Terry since April, 2022. Our garden was overgrown and our flower beds needed serious repair. He has exceeded our expectations with regard to the quality of his work and willingness to accommodate our schedule. His coworkers are courteous, hardworking, and show an aptitude for the landscaping with minimal supervision. Highly recommended and we are fortunate to contract his services."
Patio
Patio
Walkway
Raised Bed Face
Raised Bed Face

+6

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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D&D Earthworks
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"D&D was quick to call us back, to walk the site and give us a quote, they started the job earlier than they thought they could, and worked all day/ every day to finish the job. The yard was raked, leveled, and seeded . Dustin is a knowledgeable professional, we couldn't be happier with the install. We were so pleased with his work that we hired him to do some extra grading for us."
Septic system
Septic system
Response time4 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Pirates
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oakland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dan and his team of Clinton and Julie worked very hard installing a stone step to exit a room on the South side of my house. Julie also pruned a large and unwieldy Rhododendron in my front yard. Dan kept me informed as to when they would arrive and they were very polite and considerate. I am happy with the results. The new step is a wedge-shaped stone that will drain rain water and it provides a comfortable distance for stepping to the outside of the house."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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