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Forrest Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Palermo, 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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlas Earthworks LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Palermo, 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."
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+10

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Easy E's, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Evert to clear a few trees to open a spot in my yard. He was professional and efficient. Not only did he have the job done quick he was super friendly. I would definitely hire him again in the future."
Gravel Road
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field

+18

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wisdom Landscape, LLC
4.4(
11
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Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Terry did a great job repairing our concrete paver walkway. He gave us a fair price and came on short notice. He and a helper showed up on time, finished the work on time, and cleaned up the work area. The quality of his work is top notch. Heâ s a real craftsman Iâ d highly recommend to anyone."
Patio
Patio
Walkway
Raised Bed Face
Raised Bed Face

+6

Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tree Scouts LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&D Earthworks
5.0(
2
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Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.\n

Septic system
Septic system
Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BLACKTOP PAVING by F Cameron Paving and Son LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 28 years of experience, Cameron Asphalt Paving is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving Driveway
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving

+57

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

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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