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Excavation major grading or resloping pros in Buxton

Majestic Waterscapes, LLC
134 Country Club Road, #2
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Majestic Waterscapes, LLC
134 Country Club Road, #2
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

,Majestic Waterscapes is the top choice for all of your vinyl pool building need. With over 25 years experience, we can do it all. Call us today! When your outdoor living space needs a facelift, we've got you covered.

"They were great! Prompt response and so nice to deal with. Highly recommend. Was also the most affordable I priced out. But price wasnâ t everything. He was the only one to come meet us and see the location of the job. So that was a big indication to me that he did good work!"

Gretchen G on June 2022

,Majestic Waterscapes is the top choice for all of your vinyl pool building need. With over 25 years experience, we can do it all. Call us today! When your outdoor living space needs a facelift, we've got you covered.

"They were great! Prompt response and so nice to deal with. Highly recommend. Was also the most affordable I priced out. But price wasnâ t everything. He was the only one to come meet us and see the location of the job. So that was a big indication to me that he did good work!"

Gretchen G on June 2022


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JM Excavating
11 Cherry Ln
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
JM Excavating
11 Cherry Ln
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"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!"

Zachary S on July 2023

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"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!"

Zachary S on July 2023


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NJC Construction, LLC
75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
NJC Construction, LLC
75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"NJC team did a great job with a challenging yard clean up. Highly recommended!"

Randy B on May 2022

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"NJC team did a great job with a challenging yard clean up. Highly recommended!"

Randy B on May 2022


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Dufort Landscaping
1350 Littlefield Road
5.00(
5
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Dufort Landscaping
1350 Littlefield Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Dufort Landscaping is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"We are still in Florida. Zach sent photos to show yard condition, very thoughtful. Work looks very thorough in the photos!"

Robert O on May 2019

Dufort Landscaping is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"We are still in Florida. Zach sent photos to show yard condition, very thoughtful. Work looks very thorough in the photos!"

Robert O on May 2019


Dorvee Excavation, LLC
31 Elsmere Ave
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Approved Pro
Dorvee Excavation, LLC
31 Elsmere Ave
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Approved Pro
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Dorvee Excavation, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

At Dorvee Excavation, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!


Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC
166 Hebron Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC
166 Hebron Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC is proud to serve Maine's excavation and landscaping needs! The company is owned and operated by Jarek Mains and serves mostly Western Maine. No job is too small! Call today for a free estimate on your next project. They look forward to your business!

"He was excellent in what he did for me. Saved me a lot of aggravation! I highly recommend him!"

John W on March 2019

Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC is proud to serve Maine's excavation and landscaping needs! The company is owned and operated by Jarek Mains and serves mostly Western Maine. No job is too small! Call today for a free estimate on your next project. They look forward to your business!

"He was excellent in what he did for me. Saved me a lot of aggravation! I highly recommend him!"

John W on March 2019


Katahdin Contracting
178 Haskell Rd
4.93(
15
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Approved Pro
Katahdin Contracting
178 Haskell Rd
4.93(
15
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
51 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

At Katahdin Contracting we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Eric was great! He excelled in time management and attention to detail. He heard what my thoughts were and executed them with a desire to please, which he did! I will be working with Eric again on any future projects I may have. I can't say enough about his honest work ethic."

Sarah S on May 2025

At Katahdin Contracting we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"Eric was great! He excelled in time management and attention to detail. He heard what my thoughts were and executed them with a desire to please, which he did! I will be working with Eric again on any future projects I may have. I can't say enough about his honest work ethic."

Sarah S on May 2025


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Winning Landscapes
1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
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Approved Pro
Winning Landscapes
1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Winning Landscapes 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."

steven s on June 2020

Winning Landscapes 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."

steven s on June 2020


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Whites Performance Machines
42 Grant Road
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Whites Performance Machines
42 Grant Road
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Whites Performance Machines 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.

"Nick was great to work with. He and his crew did a top notch job going above and beyond what we had needed to be done. I will not hesitate to hire White's Excavation again."

CHARLES L on October 2024

Whites Performance Machines 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.

"Nick was great to work with. He and his crew did a top notch job going above and beyond what we had needed to be done. I will not hesitate to hire White's Excavation again."

CHARLES L on October 2024


Shufelt LLC
20 Two Rod Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Shufelt LLC
20 Two Rod Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"William arrived when he said he would and completed the job timely and professionally. The job was clearing a site to create a driveway. Very happy with the end result. Before and After pictures."

Jim P on May 2025

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.

"William arrived when he said he would and completed the job timely and professionally. The job was clearing a site to create a driveway. Very happy with the end result. Before and After pictures."

Jim P on May 2025

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Excavation major grading or reslopings FAQs

The excavation process requires four to eight weeks after preparations are complete. This timeline may extend considerably if contractors encounter unexpected challenges such as rocky soil formations, concealed utility lines, or foundation issues requiring remediation. Additional time requirements for drainage installation, waterproofing, and utility connections should also factor into your planning schedule. Consulting with experienced local contractors provides the most accurate timeline projections.

Creating a basement in high water table conditions remains possible but requires specialized moisture management systems. Contractors implement comprehensive waterproofing, robust drainage networks, and appropriate sump pump systems to manage groundwater infiltration. These enhanced moisture protection measures increase project costs but remain essential for long-term functionality. Professional evaluation of specific site conditions determines the most appropriate moisture management approach.

Several indicators suggest potential challenges for basement excavation, including consistently damp soil conditions, visible foundation deterioration, or significant settlement in existing structures. Properties with unstable soil compositions or bedrock near the surface may present prohibitive excavation costs. Professional structural assessment identifies specific challenges and potential mitigation strategies before committing to major excavation projects.

The value enhancement from basement additions varies considerably based on local market preferences, finish quality, and functional utility. Well-executed basement spaces with proper egress, comfortable ceiling heights, and quality finishes provide the strongest return on investment. Consulting with local real estate professionals provides insight into specific value expectations for your market area and property type.

Most jurisdictions require comprehensive building permits for basement excavation projects due to their structural implications. These include general construction permits plus specific approvals for structural modifications, electrical installations, plumbing systems, and mechanical equipment. Many municipalities also require engineer-stamped plans certifying structural integrity. Working without proper permits risks substantial penalties and potentially costly remediation requirements.

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