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Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC is your trusted excavation and earthwork expert in Etna and the surrounding areas. While we officially launched our own company in 2025, our team has been helping drive the success of other earthwork businesses since 2001. We bring decades of hands-on experience, unmatched professionalism, and a meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we treat your property with the same care and respect as we would our own. Give us a call today — we look forward to working with you!
"Hired Shaw Excavation to demolish an old house on my property, clean-up and prep the site for a new house. Shane was very professional and answered all my questions. He gave a detailed quote and accurate timeline. When the job was done, you never would have known a 3-story house had been torn down. Thank you! "
Tom H on May 2025
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC is your trusted excavation and earthwork expert in Etna and the surrounding areas. While we officially launched our own company in 2025, our team has been helping drive the success of other earthwork businesses since 2001. We bring decades of hands-on experience, unmatched professionalism, and a meticulous attention to detail to every project. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we treat your property with the same care and respect as we would our own. Give us a call today — we look forward to working with you!
"Hired Shaw Excavation to demolish an old house on my property, clean-up and prep the site for a new house. Shane was very professional and answered all my questions. He gave a detailed quote and accurate timeline. When the job was done, you never would have known a 3-story house had been torn down. Thank you! "
Tom H on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"I hired this company to clear my property for a house. They cleared the lot left all the branches that the son Doug told me they were going to chip up. Built a slap for a block foundation that was no way level and the cinder blocks looked like a kid put them together used caulking were cement is supposed to be, anchor bolts pulled out not buildable. Gave a deposit for a septic tank install and took my money never installed the septic tank and said it was for extra work that I was not aware of, never fixed the foundation they lied, and communication skills are not good do not hire this company. To this day I still can not build"
Kenny T on July 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"I hired this company to clear my property for a house. They cleared the lot left all the branches that the son Doug told me they were going to chip up. Built a slap for a block foundation that was no way level and the cinder blocks looked like a kid put them together used caulking were cement is supposed to be, anchor bolts pulled out not buildable. Gave a deposit for a septic tank install and took my money never installed the septic tank and said it was for extra work that I was not aware of, never fixed the foundation they lied, and communication skills are not good do not hire this company. To this day I still can not build"
Kenny T on July 2024
We are committed to providing quality lawn care and landscaping services at competitive rates in the greater Blue Hill Peninsula area. We offer many services and free no-obligation estimates. With over 10 years of experience, we look forward to building long-lasting relationships with you!
"Very prompt abd helpful. Did a good job with plowing at a last minute notice. We are very grateful to Jason!"
Ruth B on November 2018
We are committed to providing quality lawn care and landscaping services at competitive rates in the greater Blue Hill Peninsula area. We offer many services and free no-obligation estimates. With over 10 years of experience, we look forward to building long-lasting relationships with you!
"Very prompt abd helpful. Did a good job with plowing at a last minute notice. We are very grateful to Jason!"
Ruth B on November 2018
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.
"Paul and his crew are excellent. Work was done like described, Kept me informed and did the whole job in one day. Several Stumps, several trees dropped and all cleaned up with top soil. This man has a great business and it will surely grow with the hard work they all do."
Lyle L on May 2024
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.
"Paul and his crew are excellent. Work was done like described, Kept me informed and did the whole job in one day. Several Stumps, several trees dropped and all cleaned up with top soil. This man has a great business and it will surely grow with the hard work they all do."
Lyle L on May 2024
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!
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!
Eastern Maine Excavation is committed to providing the highest quality service and workmanship for their customers. We specialize in septic systems, leach fields, inground and above ground pool installations, site work excavation/grading and landscaping. Our leadership team will use their engineering degrees and 25 years experience in civil construction to ensure all projects are executed with the correct procedures, methods and materials. Please contact Eastern Maine Excavation today for your free quote
"The project went well. Scott and crew were skilled and efficient. Scott was also very flexible incorporating our needs into the project. Love our new retaining wall and landscaping!"
Sean D on February 2025
Eastern Maine Excavation is committed to providing the highest quality service and workmanship for their customers. We specialize in septic systems, leach fields, inground and above ground pool installations, site work excavation/grading and landscaping. Our leadership team will use their engineering degrees and 25 years experience in civil construction to ensure all projects are executed with the correct procedures, methods and materials. Please contact Eastern Maine Excavation today for your free quote
"The project went well. Scott and crew were skilled and efficient. Scott was also very flexible incorporating our needs into the project. Love our new retaining wall and landscaping!"
Sean D on February 2025
We are your one stop for all residential,commercial and municipal needs in construction. Complete home packages. Septic systems. Building moving and jacking.
"The job was a big one, and the guys handled it beautifully, leaving our lot looking great. We are more than pleased with the outcome. Nicely done!"
Donald B on May 2025
We are your one stop for all residential,commercial and municipal needs in construction. Complete home packages. Septic systems. Building moving and jacking.
"The job was a big one, and the guys handled it beautifully, leaving our lot looking great. We are more than pleased with the outcome. Nicely done!"
Donald B on May 2025
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!
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!
Pelletier Property Maintenance is a small business in the Bangor area that specializes in small excavation work. We do site clear driveway installation/ repair and forestry mulching. If you need an excavator for it chances are we can do it. Call for free quotes.
Pelletier Property Maintenance is a small business in the Bangor area that specializes in small excavation work. We do site clear driveway installation/ repair and forestry mulching. If you need an excavator for it chances are we can do it. Call for free quotes.
Property services in the greater Bangor and central Maine area. Services include: -Landscaping -Snow plowing/shoveling -Junk removal -Driveway building/repair/expansion -Land clearing/excavation (small projects) -Material delivery -Scrap hauling -Equipment/vehicle hauling -Handyman services -Small residential construction/remodeling -Jacking/leveling homes and camps -Foundation repairs -Sill work -Concrete repairs
Property services in the greater Bangor and central Maine area. Services include: -Landscaping -Snow plowing/shoveling -Junk removal -Driveway building/repair/expansion -Land clearing/excavation (small projects) -Material delivery -Scrap hauling -Equipment/vehicle hauling -Handyman services -Small residential construction/remodeling -Jacking/leveling homes and camps -Foundation repairs -Sill work -Concrete repairs
Building site preparation and clearings FAQs
A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.
If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:
Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.
Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.
A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.
Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.
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