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Katahdin Contracting

4.94(
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Katahdin Contracting

4.94(
16
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Katahdin Contracting we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Fantastic! "

Marjie T on August 2025

At Katahdin Contracting we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Fantastic! "

Marjie T on August 2025

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Bart Flanagan Tree Service

4.76(
71
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service

4.76(
71
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Bart Flanagan Tree Service services Maine out of Brunswick. We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers and the quality of work that we provide. We are licensed and fully insured. We have a wide range of equipment to complete any project from lifts and bucket trucks to tractors and wood chippers, plus we climb for those hard to reach areas. We offer tree removal, removal of hazardous trees/limbs, tree pruning/trimming, view maintenance, clearing trees for building lots and roads, and much more! Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"job got done"

Anthony M on November 2025

Bart Flanagan Tree Service services Maine out of Brunswick. We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers and the quality of work that we provide. We are licensed and fully insured. We have a wide range of equipment to complete any project from lifts and bucket trucks to tractors and wood chippers, plus we climb for those hard to reach areas. We offer tree removal, removal of hazardous trees/limbs, tree pruning/trimming, view maintenance, clearing trees for building lots and roads, and much more! Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"job got done"

Anthony M on November 2025

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Tree Scouts LLC

5.00(
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Tree Scouts LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Rotten Rock Hardscaping & Tree Service Inc.

5.00(
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Rotten Rock Hardscaping & Tree Service Inc.

5.00(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Offering Logging and Tree Services by Certified Professional Loggers and ISA Certified Arborists. Technical Tree Removals, Limbing, Pruning, Climbing, Crane Service, Cabling and Bracing and Tree Risk Assessments. Plant Health Care Services - Tree Rx Health Care Program, Fertilizations and Treatments for a range of pests from Gypsy Moths to Emerald Ash Borer Beetles. Licensed in the State of New Hampshire and Maine for Treatments.

Offering Logging and Tree Services by Certified Professional Loggers and ISA Certified Arborists. Technical Tree Removals, Limbing, Pruning, Climbing, Crane Service, Cabling and Bracing and Tree Risk Assessments. Plant Health Care Services - Tree Rx Health Care Program, Fertilizations and Treatments for a range of pests from Gypsy Moths to Emerald Ash Borer Beetles. Licensed in the State of New Hampshire and Maine for Treatments.

TC Hafford Basement Systems Inc

4.46(
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TC Hafford Basement Systems Inc

4.46(
37
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Customers say: True professional
34 years of experience

Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair experts since 1991. Free estimates & inspections.

"I had a basement waterproofing project done by TC Hafford in March costing over 19K. It is now July and my basement is full of water, once again,on this rainy day. I have been back and forth with this company for months, and after sending someone in who finally admitted to faulty installation, I am still waiting for them to fix their mistakes. I absolutely would never recommend this company to anyone."

Stacey W on July 2024

Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair experts since 1991. Free estimates & inspections.

"I had a basement waterproofing project done by TC Hafford in March costing over 19K. It is now July and my basement is full of water, once again,on this rainy day. I have been back and forth with this company for months, and after sending someone in who finally admitted to faulty installation, I am still waiting for them to fix their mistakes. I absolutely would never recommend this company to anyone."

Stacey W on July 2024

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Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc

4.11(
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Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc

4.11(
53
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Customers say: Quick response
89 years of experience

Family owned & operated. Addtional email - [email protected].

"Our furnace wasn’t working. It’s only 5 years old. We called them and they came out 3 times…..never fixed our furnace. They charged us $3,100 of which we paid $1700. We refused to pay them at the 3rd visit because they claimed that it was the thermostat which wasn’t working. Why does it take 3 visits of 3-5 hours per visit to work on a thermostat? When I spoke with Dana, the manager, the next day he stated that Lucas, the tech, had to call tech support to get help with putting in a new thermostat. They took down our thermostat which had been working for 5 years with no issues. They put in a new thermostat, but they didn’t know how to get it to work. Dana was very angry when I told him we would not pay for the 3rd visit. He started yelling at me. I couldn’t believe it. I told him not to come back. Bad, bad customer service and they are a bunch of idiots. DO NOT HIRE THEM!"

Darcy H on February 2025

Family owned & operated. Addtional email - [email protected].

"Our furnace wasn’t working. It’s only 5 years old. We called them and they came out 3 times…..never fixed our furnace. They charged us $3,100 of which we paid $1700. We refused to pay them at the 3rd visit because they claimed that it was the thermostat which wasn’t working. Why does it take 3 visits of 3-5 hours per visit to work on a thermostat? When I spoke with Dana, the manager, the next day he stated that Lucas, the tech, had to call tech support to get help with putting in a new thermostat. They took down our thermostat which had been working for 5 years with no issues. They put in a new thermostat, but they didn’t know how to get it to work. Dana was very angry when I told him we would not pay for the 3rd visit. He started yelling at me. I couldn’t believe it. I told him not to come back. Bad, bad customer service and they are a bunch of idiots. DO NOT HIRE THEM!"

Darcy H on February 2025

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Littlefield Excavation

5.00(
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Littlefield Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. 3 Employees. May use sub contractors. No trip fees. Price determined per job, fully insured and free estimates. 1 owner that is on the job working on all projects at various times to ensure Top Quality service with a clean and very organized construction site. Here at Littlefield Excavation, Inc. feel that Quality and customer satisfaction is Job #1 and that Quality will Save you $Money$ in the long run. Additional fax - (207) 284-5799

Owner operated. 3 Employees. May use sub contractors. No trip fees. Price determined per job, fully insured and free estimates. 1 owner that is on the job working on all projects at various times to ensure Top Quality service with a clean and very organized construction site. Here at Littlefield Excavation, Inc. feel that Quality and customer satisfaction is Job #1 and that Quality will Save you $Money$ in the long run. Additional fax - (207) 284-5799

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Black Majic Sealcoating

4.60(
5
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Black Majic Sealcoating

4.60(
5
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specailize in the asphalt sealing buisness! If mention that u got my name from angies list get 15 percent off of booking of driveway with us ..

"Excellent customer service. Great job done on driveway at a fair price. Definitely recommend."

Chuck D on September 2020

We specailize in the asphalt sealing buisness! If mention that u got my name from angies list get 15 percent off of booking of driveway with us ..

"Excellent customer service. Great job done on driveway at a fair price. Definitely recommend."

Chuck D on September 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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