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Avatar for BTB Hardscaping & Excavation
BTB Hardscaping & Excavation
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

400sf patio
Foundation backfill
Foundation backfill
Excavation work
Excavation work

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moore's Excavation
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Moore's Excavation 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.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
DB Enterprises
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are an excavation and landscaping company. We offer but not limited to house lots, septic, clearing land, patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls. From start to finish you dream it we make it come true! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JM Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jake and his team were awesome to work with and they'd be the first I'd recommend for any excavation job big or small. He was able to make our vision for a backyard into a reality and worked tirelessly (weekends included) to make it happen. Jake was on time, honest and dependable, which is unheard of in the current market!"
Camp Lot Cleared and Driveway Installed
Vacant Lot
Shed Foundation Posts
Rock Walls
Rock Walls

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New England ABC, LLC
4.7(
65
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason was very congenial, friendly and was willing to a small job. He and his crew did very professional job and sooner then ex-pected. I truly liked the work they did. They satisfied my expec-tations on how I wanted it done and he did go the extra mile in his excavation as will. Thanks again."
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual

+83

Response time3 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Atlas Earthworks LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!

Driveway
Truck Door
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+10

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Seacoast Dump Guy
4.7(
68
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. 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.

Response time7 hrs
91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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GrayBridge
5.0(
20
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Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

GrayBridge 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.

Working on Deck
Finished Deck
Old Door
Progress Pic
Trim

+126

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
89
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bart Flanagan Tree Service services Maine out of Brunswick. We pride ourselves on the dedication we have to all of our customers and the quality of work that we provide. We are licensed and fully insured.\n\nWe have a wide range of equipment to complete any project from lifts and bucket trucks to tractors and wood chippers, plus we climb for those hard to reach areas.\n\nWe offer tree removal, removal of hazardous trees/limbs, tree pruning/trimming, view maintenance, clearing trees for building lots and roads, and much more!\n\nGive us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
209 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Portland, ME

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Portland, ME homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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