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Avatar for Moore's Excavation
Moore's Excavation
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving West Bath, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff and his crew did a fantastic job installing a walking path with granite steps to our dock. It’s on very steep terrain and had difficult access. Multiple other contractors passed on the job because of the challenges. Jeff worked two weeks straight and got the job done on time and on budget. Very happy and would absolutely recommend him."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
Avatar for Bart Flanagan Tree Service
Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
88
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving West Bath, 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
224 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Easy E's, LLC
Easy E's, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving West Bath, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The owner operator, evertt McKee was very professional and meticulously. No surprise upcharges after the job was done, and everything was done ON TIME. I highly recommend Easy E's for anyone looking for small tractor jobs or small contractor work in the Lincoln County area!"
Gravel Road
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field
Bush Hogged 1 acre field

+18

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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David J Boutilier
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving West Bath, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"David did a fantastic job here on our property. He listened carefully and then followed our unusual instructions. We wanted a light touch and to maintain the natural, Maine, pine look and feel of out property. The results are exactly what we were hoping for. Both he and his colleague worked extremely hard while they were here. They removed everything and left the place looking great. This was a 5-STAR job - 100%. I would hire David again in a heartbeat, and I can recommend him to others wholeheartedly and without hesitation. Thank you, David."
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier
David J Boutilier

+13

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wisdom Landscape, LLC
4.4(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Bath, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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