Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"CJ did a very thorough presentation and gave me wonderful choices to choose from. I am very happy with the overall concept and design!"
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"We are extremely pleased with the result of Erika’s work. Our painted rooms were beautiful. Her preparation flawless and her work ethic unsurpassed. She explained everything to us beforehand and took care of every detail. We feel we received great value for our money. Would we hire her again? Absolutely and without reservation. We highly recommend her for anybody who wants a superior result at a reasonable price."
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Garden Guys are a great group. They are well run and we love all of their regular updates/communication. They are very thorough and make sure we stay in tune with what is happening. We have gotten to know many of the crew including Alec and Justin which has been really nice. I am very excited for garden installation project next summer. They came up with a great design that is focused on native and pollinator friendly plantings. We are so excited!"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This is a terrific landscaping company. Work included removal of huge ice-damaged shrub, transplanting of an 8-foot tall Burning Bush, total refurbishing of two flower beds and construction of flower bed wood boxes and installation of a split-rail fence. All well-done. Great job with cleanup and disposal of removed shrubs. Bob and his team are very knowledgeable, skilled and easy to work with. They accomplished the Burning Bush transplantation when I wondered if or how it could be done. A top-notch outfit."
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Fabian helped design and install a walkway in my backyard. Him and his crew were fabulous and finished ahead of schedule"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Andy was the most energic and well-mannered worker I've had the privilege to be associated with in my 54 years at my home address. He projects the best of what our young workers are promoting for the future. Kind, Polite, Energetic, Knowledgeable and ready to face a task with positive results as an outcome. Thank You Andy. Hope to see you in the spring. Mike McClure"
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"He designed an opening in our basement wall for an egress window to be installed by others. He was careful to make sure his design would not be detrimental to the structural integrity of our building. He completed his drawings on time. We are pleased with is design."
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Would hire again. Great service."
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The work was very good. They were prompt, on time, and did a good job."
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Customers say: Terrific value
"Fein Brug, Inc. - She was very helpful, Easy to understand, knowledgeable, patient, friendly, went above and beyond !!! Amazing to work with....Great value for the money"
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