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Bart Flanagan Tree Service
4.3(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, quick, clean, concise, and cost efficient!"
Response time2 days
206 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Atlas Earthworks LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He removed four tree stumps and grated everything out back perfectly. Was in and out in a day and a half and I would recommend him to anyone."
Driveway
Truck Door
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+10

Response time2 days
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JM Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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!"
Camp Lot Cleared and Driveway Installed
Vacant Lot
Shed Foundation Posts
Rock Walls
Rock Walls

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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POLAND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with Derick at Poland Property Maintenance. His work ethic and eye for detail is amazing. My wife and I agree that the property looks the best it ever has since we bought it 4 years ago."
Response time1 day
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G.A. Doughty Construction
3.4(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't overstate the quality of the work these folks did. We had our unfinished attic converted to living space, and the space had a lot of funky angles and old framing. G.A. Doughty's team did an incredible job making it work, including a half-bath! We're very pleased with the result. Everyone at G.A., the project manager, office staff, and all the subcontractors were very polite and fun to work with. Everyone who came to the house was very friendly. The only issue we had was that for a few months during the middle of the project, things seemed to stall out for about 6-8 weeks. I think they were having some availability issues with subcontractors and were overloaded from other projects."
Custom Kitchen
Response time2 days
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Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Tree Scouts LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Portland, 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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