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DOWNEAST DIRTWORKS
Land Clearing, Driveways & Pads, Septic Instal
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sitework contractor & new construction project management

As earthwork experts, we can help you navigate the site planning process, what steps to take next and the various contractors separately needed to develope your new land in downeast Maine, Washington County and Hancock County.

DOWNEAST DIRTWORKS, INC

LOCATED IN CHERRYFIELD, ME Serving Washington and Hancock Co
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new construction project management


    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Downeast Maine's unique challenges for earthwork contractors.

    From ledge-rock resistance layers and high water tables that require tons of aggregates, to thick old growth forests and shoreland zoning,  downeast Maine contractors must deal with unique challenges in terrain, accessibility, supply chain delays, and a narrow experienced labor pool. Expect the unexpected and know we are doing our very best to meet project schedules. This ain't the 'burbs...


    SITE PLANNING & SITE PREP

    1. Initial Assessment and Planning:

       - Land survey

       - Environmental assessment

       - Permitting and planning fees

       - Construction access, driveway & road construction for contractors


    2. Clearing and Demolition (more about clearing, below):

       - Tree removal

       - Stump removal/grinding

       - Brush and debris removal


    3. Grading and Excavation:

       - Earthwork

       - Grading

       - Excavation for foundations, pads, utility trenching and septic installation


    4. Aggregates

       - Fill to raise grade for building, driveways and roads

       - Sub-base that creates drivable compact surfaces

       - Gravel for drainage in systems and foundations

       - Larger rock for low wet areas, high water tables and erosion control


    5. Utilities and Infrastructure:

       - Electricity connection to main

       - Water connection to main or well drilling

       - Septic system design and installation

       - Dwelling connections 


    6. Drainage:

       - Culverts, Diversions & Larger Aggregates


    Keep in mind that this preliminary prep list does not include other project costs, including the cost of your dwelling, landscaping or other projects, like fencing, ponds for farming. Additionally, labor costs and material prices can vary significantly based on location, market conditions and accessibility to both the property and all of the materials needed to get the job done.

    CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

    Call us for an estimate to clear your land, install your driveway, pad or foundation, and to install your septic and wastewater systems.


    Phone / Text: 207-610-0339


    We also offer project management consulting and would be happy to book a call with you to cover the steps to clear your land and site prep in our area of downeast Maine

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    EXCAVATING, LAND CLEARING, SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS, SITE WORK,

    New Home Site Prep, Foundations and Septic Installations

    New Home Site Prep, Foundations and Septic Installations

    New Home Site Prep, Foundations and Septic Installations

    We have worked with modular home builders and traditional builders on new home site preps, including land clearing, foundations, pads and septic installations from designer plans to more creative gray water projects.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME

    Raw Parcel Clearing for Camps, RVs, Campsites

    New Home Site Prep, Foundations and Septic Installations

    New Home Site Prep, Foundations and Septic Installations

    Your land will be ready when you are! Our excavating services specialize in driveways excavating clearing grading site preparation and more.  
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Excavating Ledge, Rock, Firepits. Slab Deliveries

    New Home Site Prep, Foundations and Septic Installations

    Excavating Ledge, Rock, Firepits. Slab Deliveries

    Working with your natural landscape in Maine sometimes requires bigger equipment. From dealing with ledge and rocks, to delivering granite stoops and slabs, we can often help home landscapers with the hardscape portion of their vision.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Bobcat Service for Grading and Spreading

    Demolition - Small Buildings, Patios, Pools, Driveways

    Excavating Ledge, Rock, Firepits. Slab Deliveries

    Bobcats are essential in our line of work and are so versatile! Grading, sloping, spreading of stone, topsoil and aggregates.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Demolition - Small Buildings, Patios, Pools, Driveways

    Demolition - Small Buildings, Patios, Pools, Driveways

    Demolition - Small Buildings, Patios, Pools, Driveways

    Demolition and removal of small building, pools, patios and driveways in Ellsworth Sullivan Maine

    We can demolition old in-ground swimming pools, concrete and paved pathways, old foundations and driveways, small buildings and retaining walls. We’ll sort any materials you want to keep and haul away the rest.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Ditch Digging and Trenching

    Demolition - Small Buildings, Patios, Pools, Driveways

    Demolition - Small Buildings, Patios, Pools, Driveways

    Excavating services, trenches and earth work in Ellsworth Acadia Sullivan Hancock County ME

    Installing utilities underground? Have drainage issues? Both are at the top of the list of our excavating services. After 25 years of ditch digging and trenching, we’ll dig and backfill for you.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Commercial & Municipal Excavating Projects

    Commercial & Municipal Excavating Projects

    Commercial & Municipal Excavating Projects

    Commercial and municipal projects, no problem. OSHA certificates, Competent Persons, GL Insurance and Workers Comp are all in place.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Topsoil Screening

    Commercial & Municipal Excavating Projects

    Commercial & Municipal Excavating Projects

    There's a lot of rock in Maine! Our 4" screener can screen what came out, so the good stuff goes back in. Screened topsoil is perfect for the garden and backfill. WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME

    Trails and Trail Maintenance

    Commercial & Municipal Excavating Projects

    Trails and Trail Maintenance

    Let us clear the way for your new driveway, camp road and trail system. We can even repair potholes and washout issues for you, and add culverts for drainage issues. For new clearings, we can finish it off with driveway base or gravel for you.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Pool and Spa Site Prep

    Snow Removal / Snow Plowing

    Trails and Trail Maintenance

    Pool, Pond and Spa Excavating service in Ellsworth Sullivan Acadia Hancock County ME

    We’ll work with your pool contractor to site prep for your dream pool installation and spa delivery.
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME 

    Snow Removal / Snow Plowing

    Snow Removal / Snow Plowing

    Snow Removal / Snow Plowing

    Headed up to check your camp? Have renters? Keep us in your contacts and will snow plow your driveway or camp road, as needed. We’ve been snow plowing for over 25yrs
    WASHINGTON COUNTY & HANCOCK COUNTY, ME .

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