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Forrest Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

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.

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+32

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moore's Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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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.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Advanced Land Services
4.4(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation, building site services, stump grinding, and tree removal. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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+79

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlas Earthworks LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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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!

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+10

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GrayBridge
5.0(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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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.

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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LaChance Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

LaChance Property Maintenance, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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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
188 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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DOC Siding and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

DOC Siding and Construction 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.

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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Concrete Xtreme
4.5(
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Serving Readfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Readfield, 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 Readfield, ME homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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