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Avatar for JM Excavating
JM Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jake and his team were awesome to work with and they'd be the first I'd recommend for any excavation job big or small. He was able to make our vision for a backyard into a reality and worked tirelessly (weekends included) to make it happen. Jake was on time, honest and dependable, which is unheard of in the current market!"
Camp Lot Cleared and Driveway Installed
Vacant Lot
Shed Foundation Posts
Rock Walls
Rock Walls

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
87
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out to my house last week for a quote and were able to fit me in to their schedule in a week. Three trees and debris were all taken down and cleaned up in under three hours. Extremely efficient. I d recommend them to anyone! -Mike"
Response time2 days
206 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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New England ABC, LLC
4.8(
62
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason was very congenial, friendly and was willing to a small job. He and his crew did very professional job and sooner then ex-pected. I truly liked the work they did. They satisfied my expec-tations on how I wanted it done and he did go the extra mile in his excavation as will. Thanks again."
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual

+83

Response time3 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Katahdin Contracting
4.9(
16
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric was great. He did a large brush clearance around the house and graded the land and put in loam and seed. Great communication and a fair price for the work. Would highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Earth & Turf Landscape Solutions
Earth & Turf Landscape Solutions
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience from begining to end, we are planning on having more work done in the near and far future. Resonably priced and the work was done extremely efficiently and the project area was cleaned and neat when the crew left."
Halfway Point
Finished
Front
Side
Before

+53

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lambford Excavation and Light Trucking
4.3(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lambford Excavation did good work. Explained every step of the project and answered questions thoroughly. They worked daily and were professional and personable. I would recommend them and would hire again."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A great experience from start to finish. Had a gravel road built from our driveway around to the back garden behind our house, along with some landscape work. High quality work. In and out in just a few days. Friendly, hard-working crew. Jarek himself is flexible and attentive. Reasonable price. One of the best experiences we’ve had with a contractor."
Right side
Right side
Right side
Left side wall
Front view

+2

Response time4 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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David J Boutilier
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Standish, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We've hired Pete Boutillier's Junk Removal Company for multiple projects, and every experience has been excellent. Pete is professional, dependable, and reasonably priced. He shows up when he says he will, works hard, and always gets the job done efficiently. What really sets Pete apart is his ability to tackle challenging jobs. No job seems too big or complicated, and he's an excellent problem solver who doesn't need constant direction. He's a true self-starter who takes initiative and finds solutions when unexpected issues arise. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, affordable, and easy to work with, we highly recommend Pete and his team. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again for future projects!"
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier

+13

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

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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.

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.

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