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!
Our mission at Calamity Daves LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Calamity Daves LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"Did a very good job on our complicated lawn on short notice."
Susan C on August 2022
Our mission at Calamity Daves LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Calamity Daves LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"Did a very good job on our complicated lawn on short notice."
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC is your trusted excavation and earthwork expert in Etna and the surrounding areas. While we officially launched our own company in 2025, our team has been helping drive the success of other earthwork businesses since 2001. We bring decades of hands-on experience, unmatched professionalism, and a meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we treat your property with the same care and respect as we would our own. Give us a call today — we look forward to working with you!
"Hired Shaw Excavation to demolish an old house on my property, clean-up and prep the site for a new house. Shane was very professional and answered all my questions. He gave a detailed quote and accurate timeline. When the job was done, you never would have known a 3-story house had been torn down. Thank you! "
Tom H on May 2025
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC is your trusted excavation and earthwork expert in Etna and the surrounding areas. While we officially launched our own company in 2025, our team has been helping drive the success of other earthwork businesses since 2001. We bring decades of hands-on experience, unmatched professionalism, and a meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we treat your property with the same care and respect as we would our own. Give us a call today — we look forward to working with you!
"Hired Shaw Excavation to demolish an old house on my property, clean-up and prep the site for a new house. Shane was very professional and answered all my questions. He gave a detailed quote and accurate timeline. When the job was done, you never would have known a 3-story house had been torn down. Thank you! "
Four Seasons Property Maint is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Four Seasons Property Maint is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Very quick to get back to me and to give me a quote and to show up and do the job when he said he would and to do a great job. I am very impressed with Nate!"
Jeannette A on July 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Very quick to get back to me and to give me a quote and to show up and do the job when he said he would and to do a great job. I am very impressed with Nate!"
Hustus Tree Service is devoted to excellence in the latest standards of arboriculture. We are honest,experienced,detailed,and offer complete tree care & tree removal services. Guaranteed pricing. No unpleasant surprises upon job completion. Quoted price is what you pay unless you authorize extra work and agree to the additional amount. No travel charges. Serving mid Maine. With Hustus tree service,you know what your paying for,what you'll receive for your money before any work has commenced and we'll provide you with nothing less. We're not your typical business. Our primary focus is on your satisfaction,not your wallet. Hire Hustus tree service when you want the job done right. We constantly strive to offer competitive pricing. Sometimes others can beat our prices,but no one can beat our devotion to you,our work ethic nor our quality in the work. I personally make sure on every job. Hustus tree service is here for you and we look forward to serving you today.
"Hustus Tree Service was amazing! Burt Hustus removed several large trees on our property and completed a cleanup in just 3 days. Burt was highly skilled in the removal of the trees all of which were very close to our home. Not only was he an expert, but also very friendly and attentive to any concerns we might have had. We have no reservations whatsoever to recommend Hustus Tree Service for your next tree removal project. We certainly will call him again! 👍👍👍👍👍"
Jeffrey O on October 2024
Hustus Tree Service is devoted to excellence in the latest standards of arboriculture. We are honest,experienced,detailed,and offer complete tree care & tree removal services. Guaranteed pricing. No unpleasant surprises upon job completion. Quoted price is what you pay unless you authorize extra work and agree to the additional amount. No travel charges. Serving mid Maine. With Hustus tree service,you know what your paying for,what you'll receive for your money before any work has commenced and we'll provide you with nothing less. We're not your typical business. Our primary focus is on your satisfaction,not your wallet. Hire Hustus tree service when you want the job done right. We constantly strive to offer competitive pricing. Sometimes others can beat our prices,but no one can beat our devotion to you,our work ethic nor our quality in the work. I personally make sure on every job. Hustus tree service is here for you and we look forward to serving you today.
"Hustus Tree Service was amazing! Burt Hustus removed several large trees on our property and completed a cleanup in just 3 days. Burt was highly skilled in the removal of the trees all of which were very close to our home. Not only was he an expert, but also very friendly and attentive to any concerns we might have had. We have no reservations whatsoever to recommend Hustus Tree Service for your next tree removal project. We certainly will call him again! 👍👍👍👍👍"
Edwin Ingraham Paintings, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Edwin (aka Cappy} was hired to paint and provide carpentry service for my 1885 family home in Friendship, Maine.
The home has been in the family for generations and is very special to us.
Cappy and his crew scraped, primed and painted the main house as well as provided carpentry as needed. His crew resheathed, shingled and stained 3 outbuilding and repaired thresholds and trim on the same. the house is on an island so the logistics were complicated. Cappys crew accomplished all of the work in less than two weeks and the results exceeded my expectations. I will hire them again when needed, you should too."
Jonathan H on July 2025
Edwin Ingraham Paintings, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Edwin (aka Cappy} was hired to paint and provide carpentry service for my 1885 family home in Friendship, Maine.
The home has been in the family for generations and is very special to us.
Cappy and his crew scraped, primed and painted the main house as well as provided carpentry as needed. His crew resheathed, shingled and stained 3 outbuilding and repaired thresholds and trim on the same. the house is on an island so the logistics were complicated. Cappys crew accomplished all of the work in less than two weeks and the results exceeded my expectations. I will hire them again when needed, you should too."
Elevate your outdoor experience with Resonant Landscapes, the premier choice for luxury landscape design and construction for properties of distinction in Mid-Coast and Southern Maine. Specializing in the artful integration of natural stone and Japanese design principles, our experienced and creative team crafts distinguished landscapes that embody balance, tranquility, and timeless sophistication. From bespoke hardscape installations—elegant patios, sculpted pathways, and artisan stone features—to curated plantings that accentuate every season, we unite creativity with precision to achieve enduring beauty and exclusivity. Each project is a unique expression shaped by an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and harmonious design, transforming ordinary spaces into serene retreats of unrivaled character and beauty that truly resonate with our clients.
"We all want to live in Maine to be able to enjoy the serenity and beauty. Resonant Landscapes knows how to capture those valuable aspects for the home owner. With my property, they kept the best of what was established and made it so much better. There is now a minimum of maintenance with all the natural beauty being exposed. The knowledgeable team is very easy to work with, always answer questions and keep to to a schedule. I have had gardeners in Maine for over thirty years; and these guys are absolutely the best."
Virginia M on October 2025
Elevate your outdoor experience with Resonant Landscapes, the premier choice for luxury landscape design and construction for properties of distinction in Mid-Coast and Southern Maine. Specializing in the artful integration of natural stone and Japanese design principles, our experienced and creative team crafts distinguished landscapes that embody balance, tranquility, and timeless sophistication. From bespoke hardscape installations—elegant patios, sculpted pathways, and artisan stone features—to curated plantings that accentuate every season, we unite creativity with precision to achieve enduring beauty and exclusivity. Each project is a unique expression shaped by an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and harmonious design, transforming ordinary spaces into serene retreats of unrivaled character and beauty that truly resonate with our clients.
"We all want to live in Maine to be able to enjoy the serenity and beauty. Resonant Landscapes knows how to capture those valuable aspects for the home owner. With my property, they kept the best of what was established and made it so much better. There is now a minimum of maintenance with all the natural beauty being exposed. The knowledgeable team is very easy to work with, always answer questions and keep to to a schedule. I have had gardeners in Maine for over thirty years; and these guys are absolutely the best."
Zuhlke Tree Service offers professional and affordable tree service throughout the State of Maine. We specialize in technical removals of hazard trees, which often involves multiple rope systems and advanced rigging, to keep your property safe and minimize damage to the ground and surrounding trees. We can access places that bucket trucks can't, and other companies won't. There are few exceptions to what we can do, but if something is beyond our abilities (e.g. requires a crane or a piece of very specialized equipment that we don't have) we will refer you to another professional who can meet your needs.
"They were very professional and honest."
Donna A on May 2025
Zuhlke Tree Service offers professional and affordable tree service throughout the State of Maine. We specialize in technical removals of hazard trees, which often involves multiple rope systems and advanced rigging, to keep your property safe and minimize damage to the ground and surrounding trees. We can access places that bucket trucks can't, and other companies won't. There are few exceptions to what we can do, but if something is beyond our abilities (e.g. requires a crane or a piece of very specialized equipment that we don't have) we will refer you to another professional who can meet your needs.
SLTD Electrical, Inc., has over 30 years of experience! We offer electrical wiring, panel upgrades, and new electrical for additions or remodels. We also do generator installs and lightning protection.
"Excellent will use again"
Dawn D on August 2025
SLTD Electrical, Inc., has over 30 years of experience! We offer electrical wiring, panel upgrades, and new electrical for additions or remodels. We also do generator installs and lightning protection.
"Excellent will use again"
Dawn D on August 2025
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts
Acrylic latex paint is the best option to use on your outdoor wrought iron fence, because it holds up well against the elements. Use a high-quality, exterior-grade paint specifically designed for use on metal. You can choose between spray paint or regular liquid paint. As for primer, it's best to use an oil-based and rust inhibiting option before painting your wrought iron fence.
Staining a fence is less expensive than painting a fence due to the cost of materials and the longevity of the finish. Stain not only lasts longer than paint without chipping or peeling, but you also won’t have to put in the extra time and cost to prime the surface first.
The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage.
Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:
Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted
Scraping away loose paint
Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris
Caulking gaps and openings
Priming with a quality paint primer
Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish
Adding a second coat
Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths
We don’t recommend it. A wired brush or a brush with metal bristles damages concrete and asphalt during the stain removal process. For the best results, stick to nylon stiff enough to do the job but gentle enough to keep from scratching the driveway. For extra caution, skip the brush entirely and use towels.
The Swanville, ME homeowners’ guide to brush chipping services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
We break down the cost to remove bamboo, which is slightly higher than other forms of tree removal. It's a difficult DIY task because of bamboo's hardy underground roots.
Growing plants with a hydroponic gardening water system can be a big investment. To know how much it costs to build a hydroponic garden, consider the system, technology, size, and whether you hire a pro. This guide will help calculate costs.
Trying to decide whether to put in live lawn or artificial grass? Read about the pros and cons of artificial grass and whether it’ll work for your lawn.
