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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Eastern Maine Excavation

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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 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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Forrest Excavation

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Forrest Excavation

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

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.

"Great company to work with. We have had them do two projects for us and would highly recommend them. Great customer service, expertise in their field, and commitment to do the job right."

Joan F on August 2023

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.

"Great company to work with. We have had them do two projects for us and would highly recommend them. Great customer service, expertise in their field, and commitment to do the job right."

Joan F on August 2023


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Bradford Home Services

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Bradford Home Services

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1 years of experience

Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!

Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!


Asap Renewal

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Asap Renewal

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3 years of experience

Asap Renewal is a business focused on turning your ideas into reality. We take great pride in our work, and even more pride in our customer satisfaction. Whatever your wants or needs, give us a call and get your free quote today!

Asap Renewal is a business focused on turning your ideas into reality. We take great pride in our work, and even more pride in our customer satisfaction. Whatever your wants or needs, give us a call and get your free quote today!



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Centurion General Plowing & Landscaping

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Centurion General Plowing & Landscaping

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

As of the moment we are a husband and wife team with one other person working with us. we can bill weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonally. We do not use subcontractors as we do not believe in them. give us a try this summer and your first mowing is 50% off. We finance through Bill Me Later a pay pal company

As of the moment we are a husband and wife team with one other person working with us. we can bill weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonally. We do not use subcontractors as we do not believe in them. give us a try this summer and your first mowing is 50% off. We finance through Bill Me Later a pay pal company


Ripa Stoneworks LLC

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Ripa Stoneworks LLC

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17 years of experience

Ripa Stoneworks LLC provides residential and light commercial masonry services to Northern New England. We offer free estimates and will help in the design of the featured work.

Ripa Stoneworks LLC provides residential and light commercial masonry services to Northern New England. We offer free estimates and will help in the design of the featured work.



Our mission at C & H Roofing & Construction is to create a long term relationship with our customers and to provide a high quality roofing system that will last for years.


Gottlieb Landscape Design

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Gottlieb Landscape Design

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16 years of experience

Gottlieb Landscape Design has 3-6 Employees. We are a Design, Installation, Maintenance Landscape company. Subcontractors are used only when specifically needed. Owner operated and on-site for all jobs. Free estimates for all job proposals.

Gottlieb Landscape Design has 3-6 Employees. We are a Design, Installation, Maintenance Landscape company. Subcontractors are used only when specifically needed. Owner operated and on-site for all jobs. Free estimates for all job proposals.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, brick should be clean before staining to ensure the best results. Dirt, dust, mold, mildew, and other substances on the brick can prevent the stain from properly adhering to it. Thoroughly cleaning the brick allows the stain to penetrate and bond to the surface more effectively. Cleaning typically involves using a pressure washer or a stiff brush with mild detergent. However, stubborn residue may require a specialized masonry cleaner.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. 

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

The Strong, ME homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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