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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


Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC

166 Hebron Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Mains Earthwork & Construction, LLC

166 Hebron Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"A great experience from start to finish. Had a gravel road built from our driveway around to the back garden behind our house, along with some landscape work. High quality work. In and out in just a few days. Friendly, hard-working crew. Jarek himself is flexible and attentive. Reasonable price. One of the best experiences we’ve had with a contractor."

Brian s on July 2025

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!

"A great experience from start to finish. Had a gravel road built from our driveway around to the back garden behind our house, along with some landscape work. High quality work. In and out in just a few days. Friendly, hard-working crew. Jarek himself is flexible and attentive. Reasonable price. One of the best experiences we’ve had with a contractor."

Brian s on July 2025


Katahdin Contracting

178 Haskell Rd
4.94(
16
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Approved Pro

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(
67
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Approved Pro

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
221 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


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Forrest Excavation

158 Desert Pond Road
5.00(
25
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Approved Pro

Forrest Excavation

158 Desert Pond Road
5.00(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

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.

"Great company to work with. We have had them do two projects for us and would highly recommend them. Great customer service, expertise in their field, and commitment to do the job right."

Joan F on August 2023

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.

"Great company to work with. We have had them do two projects for us and would highly recommend them. Great customer service, expertise in their field, and commitment to do the job right."

Joan F on August 2023


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ASL Excavating

108 Blueberry Ln
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

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


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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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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Luke's Outdoor Service

221 Neck Rd
4.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Luke's Outdoor Service

221 Neck Rd
4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Professional, quality job. Project took 2 one half days."

Peter J on May 2025

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Professional, quality job. Project took 2 one half days."

Peter J on May 2025


Shufelt LLC

20 Two Rod Rd
5.00(
3
)
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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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Oxford, 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.

The Oxford, ME homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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