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Avatar for LaChance Property Maintenance, LLC
LaChance Property Maintenance, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rumford, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nice young man mows my propertys regularly would recommend."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fillebrown, Excavation and Landscape
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Rumford, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely great to work with. Very knowledgeable and their company does offer some financing options absolutely would hire again."
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Tree Scouts LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rumford, ME and surrounding areas

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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
Response rate100%
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Bushwakahz, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rumford, ME and surrounding areas

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I am a new business owner with over 10 years experience in property maintenance. I have over 20 years of customer service and management experience. I bring a professional yet personable approach to my business. I am eager to earn an opportunity to help my local community. There are many options out there to choose from. I hope to earn an opportunity to prove that Bushwakahz LLC is focused on customer satisfaction over our bottom line. We do it right the first time!

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RES Real Estate Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Rumford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service, very professional and completed within a timely manner"
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Krahn Excavation
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Rumford, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

"They are very conscientious and careful of my property (I have a new driveway and they were very careful of it with heavy equipment ). They were also punctual and wanted to work around my night shift schedule even though it wasnâ t necessary. I really appreciated the concern!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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