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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
87
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up on time. Accommodated a small space work area. Cleaned up and even used a blower to clean up the lawn area. Had 2 maples that towered over our house, down in not time at all. It was a pleasure to work with them."
Response time2 days
207 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Easy E's, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Evert to clear a few trees to open a spot in my yard. He was professional and efficient. Not only did he have the job done quick he was super friendly. I would definitely hire him again in the future."
Gravel Road
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field

+18

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wisdom Landscape, LLC
4.4(
11
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Terry did a great job repairing our concrete paver walkway. He gave us a fair price and came on short notice. He and a helper showed up on time, finished the work on time, and cleaned up the work area. The quality of his work is top notch. Heâ s a real craftsman Iâ d highly recommend to anyone."
Patio
Patio
Walkway
Raised Bed Face
Raised Bed Face

+6

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jones Landscaping & Plowing
4.4(
26
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason and his crew came to our rescue after disastrous experience with other company. They performed an excellent job and exceeded our expectations. Polite and responsive. Highly recommend. Will be using Jason for other services. Karin"
Rumblestone Around Sign with Annuals
New Crushed Stone
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Rein Green Painting, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Rein Green Painting to repair and paint the exterior of a seasonal cottage in addition to replacing and sealing the lattice work at the base of the house - they've been very pleasant to work with and quite responsive - jumping on the project and completing it quickly - and they've done a great job, I recommend."
50th project of 2023
50th project of 2023
50th project of 2023
50th project of 2023
50th project of 2023

+107

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Tree Scouts LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&D Earthworks
5.0(
2
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Serving Washington, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.\n

Septic system
Septic system
Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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