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JM Excavating

11 Cherry Ln
5.00(
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JM Excavating

11 Cherry Ln
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
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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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.

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Diana . on July 2022

Katahdin Contracting

178 Haskell Rd
4.94(
16
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Katahdin Contracting

178 Haskell Rd
4.94(
16
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
39 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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NJC Construction, LLC

75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
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NJC Construction, LLC

75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 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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Winning Landscapes

1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
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Winning Landscapes

1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 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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JP Excavation

50 Gray Rd
5.00(
2
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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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Tree Scouts LLC

22 Hardwood Dr
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Tree Scouts LLC

22 Hardwood Dr
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

Rybski Enterprises

53 Sacapee Rd
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Rybski Enterprises

53 Sacapee Rd
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6 years of experience

Shawn founded Rybski Enterprises, LLC in 2019 out of a desire to bring commercial experience and quality to the residential world. He loves working with homeowners and smaller clients to help them conceptualize effective solutions for their excavation and outdoor projects from driveways to drainage, hardscapes, house lots, and everything in between. Shawn’s goal is to consistently go above and beyond for his clients, and always exceed their expectations.

Shawn founded Rybski Enterprises, LLC in 2019 out of a desire to bring commercial experience and quality to the residential world. He loves working with homeowners and smaller clients to help them conceptualize effective solutions for their excavation and outdoor projects from driveways to drainage, hardscapes, house lots, and everything in between. Shawn’s goal is to consistently go above and beyond for his clients, and always exceed their expectations.

MC ATEE COMPANY INC

106 POND RD
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MC ATEE COMPANY INC

106 POND RD
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35 years of experience

Excavation , demolition, trucking , septic services , septic tank pumping.

Excavation , demolition, trucking , septic services , septic tank pumping.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Shapleigh, 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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