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"The job was a big one, and the guys handled it beautifully, leaving our lot looking great. We are more than pleased with the outcome. Nicely done!"

Donald B on May 2025

We are your one stop for all residential,commercial and municipal needs in construction. Complete home packages. Septic systems. Building moving and jacking.

"The job was a big one, and the guys handled it beautifully, leaving our lot looking great. We are more than pleased with the outcome. Nicely done!"

Donald B on May 2025


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Tree Scouts LLC

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Tree Scouts LLC

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40 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!


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Bart Flanagan Tree Service

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Bart Flanagan Tree Service

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
233 local quotes requested

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 not done yet"

Geraldine S 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 not done yet"

Geraldine S on November 2025


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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 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


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G.A. Doughty Construction

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G.A. Doughty Construction

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79 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.

"We had a great experience working with G.A. Doughty Construction. From the start, their team was communicative, responsive, and collaborative—making sure we were involved and informed at every step. They helped us navigate and recover from a difficult prior experience, stepping in with professionalism and integrity to get the work done right. Their commitment to quality and transparency gave us real peace of mind, and we’re grateful for their expertise and support throughout the project."

Jared A on June 2025

G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.

"We had a great experience working with G.A. Doughty Construction. From the start, their team was communicative, responsive, and collaborative—making sure we were involved and informed at every step. They helped us navigate and recover from a difficult prior experience, stepping in with professionalism and integrity to get the work done right. Their commitment to quality and transparency gave us real peace of mind, and we’re grateful for their expertise and support throughout the project."

Jared A on June 2025


Wilson Construction & Landscaping

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Wilson Construction & Landscaping

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14 years of experience

Travis Wilson founded Wilson Construction in 2011, and he has been working in the excavation trade since 2004. We primarily serve the Knox County area, but we consistently work in the surrounding Lincoln and Waldo Counties. We take pride in doing high quality work and hiring skilled workers who enjoy what they do, whether that is lawn care, stonework, or excavation. We put out a better product because of our employees. Many of our customers and subcontractors have told us that they can’t believe our attention to detail and how meticulous we are. Our initial off-hand response was, “There’s only one way to do things, and that’s the right way.” In hindsight, that’s been our motto from the beginning, and it has since become our unofficial slogan. We pride ourselves on producing high quality work in a timely manner. We approach each new project with fresh eyes and an open mind to do what best suits the property and the customer.

Travis Wilson founded Wilson Construction in 2011, and he has been working in the excavation trade since 2004. We primarily serve the Knox County area, but we consistently work in the surrounding Lincoln and Waldo Counties. We take pride in doing high quality work and hiring skilled workers who enjoy what they do, whether that is lawn care, stonework, or excavation. We put out a better product because of our employees. Many of our customers and subcontractors have told us that they can’t believe our attention to detail and how meticulous we are. Our initial off-hand response was, “There’s only one way to do things, and that’s the right way.” In hindsight, that’s been our motto from the beginning, and it has since become our unofficial slogan. We pride ourselves on producing high quality work in a timely manner. We approach each new project with fresh eyes and an open mind to do what best suits the property and the customer.



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River View Construction Co.

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River View Construction Co.

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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.


Js logging and firewood

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Js logging and firewood

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Moving dirt out of your life. We can redirect water away from your home; or set the space for your next foundation. Small excavation company located In Somerville Maine. Doing light excavation , forestry mulching, culverts, drainage ditches, demo, cleanups, small concrete slabs and walkways and much much more!

"Job went very good."

Scott S on September 2023

Moving dirt out of your life. We can redirect water away from your home; or set the space for your next foundation. Small excavation company located In Somerville Maine. Doing light excavation , forestry mulching, culverts, drainage ditches, demo, cleanups, small concrete slabs and walkways and much much more!

"Job went very good."

Scott S on September 2023


J&C Residential Landscaping

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J&C Residential Landscaping

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We are a small team, with big dreams and an eye for natural beauty! From mowing lawns, to resurfacing driveways give us a call for any of your landscape needs!! Not only will we put lots of effort into getting to know your property, but also into getting to know you, and a true understanding of your business for the work site.

We are a small team, with big dreams and an eye for natural beauty! From mowing lawns, to resurfacing driveways give us a call for any of your landscape needs!! Not only will we put lots of effort into getting to know your property, but also into getting to know you, and a true understanding of your business for the work site.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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 joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

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