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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


Dorvee Excavation, LLC

31 Elsmere Ave
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Dorvee Excavation, LLC

31 Elsmere Ave
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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!


Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation

PO Box 363
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation

PO Box 363
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Tobey Earth Materials & 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.

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Diana . on July 2022

Tobey Earth Materials & 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.

"N/A"

Diana . on July 2022


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ASL Excavating

108 Blueberry Ln
5.00(
3
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ASL Excavating

108 Blueberry Ln
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer affordable prices for all your earth work needs.specialties include drainage ,septic systems,lawn installation and excavation for foundations.We also do driveway grading and camp roads.24 years experience

"Shane did an excellent job, excavating and leveling the soil. I’m very happy I chose him. He is very skilled in what he is doing. The work was done in time, and better than I could imagine . My back yard is looking perfect thanks to him. "

Mihaela M on August 2025

We offer affordable prices for all your earth work needs.specialties include drainage ,septic systems,lawn installation and excavation for foundations.We also do driveway grading and camp roads.24 years experience

"Shane did an excellent job, excavating and leveling the soil. I’m very happy I chose him. He is very skilled in what he is doing. The work was done in time, and better than I could imagine . My back yard is looking perfect thanks to him. "

Mihaela M on August 2025


Katahdin Contracting

178 Haskell Rd
4.94(
16
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Katahdin Contracting

178 Haskell Rd
4.94(
16
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
40 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!

"Fantastic! "

Marjie T on August 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!

"Fantastic! "

Marjie T on August 2025


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Bart Flanagan Tree Service

300 Old Portland Rd
4.81(
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Bart Flanagan Tree Service

300 Old Portland Rd
4.81(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
231 local quotes requested

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. We 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. We offer tree removal, removal of hazardous trees/limbs, tree pruning/trimming, view maintenance, clearing trees for building lots and roads, and much more! Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They were great"

Martin N on July 2025

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. We 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. We offer tree removal, removal of hazardous trees/limbs, tree pruning/trimming, view maintenance, clearing trees for building lots and roads, and much more! Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They were great"

Martin N on July 2025


L&L Timber

314 County RD
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

L&L Timber

314 County RD
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a professional company serving the greater Livermore area. We are committed to providing excellent service to our customers. We will preform jobs large or small so please give us a call!

"Awesome company to hire to do work would highly recommend and they will be doing what ever earth work and other projects I have in the future!"

Cody m on August 2025

We are a professional company serving the greater Livermore area. We are committed to providing excellent service to our customers. We will preform jobs large or small so please give us a call!

"Awesome company to hire to do work would highly recommend and they will be doing what ever earth work and other projects I have in the future!"

Cody m on August 2025


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JP Excavation

50 Gray Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

JP Excavation

50 Gray Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We pride ourselves on being the best excavation 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!

" Josh 's communication skills were impressive especially when most contractors don't find the time to keep their clients aware of delays , schedule changes or simply retuning calls. The work was completed on schedule and there were no surprise fees. We will definitely hire Josh again- he's intelligent, personable and a hard worker."

jane a on September 2025

We pride ourselves on being the best excavation 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!

" Josh 's communication skills were impressive especially when most contractors don't find the time to keep their clients aware of delays , schedule changes or simply retuning calls. The work was completed on schedule and there were no surprise fees. We will definitely hire Josh again- he's intelligent, personable and a hard worker."

jane a on September 2025


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NJC Construction, LLC

75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
3
)
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
14 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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Atlas Earthworks LLC

1 Lindsey Lane
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

Atlas Earthworks LLC

1 Lindsey Lane
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Job was completed better than expected. They have good pricing, quality customer service, outstanding integrity found in this local family man. I would highly suggest this business to everyone!"

shannon F on March 2025

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!

"Job was completed better than expected. They have good pricing, quality customer service, outstanding integrity found in this local family man. I would highly suggest this business to everyone!"

shannon F on March 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cape Elizabeth, ME

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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