Excavating contractor in Kittery, ME

Kittery Foreside has some of the oldest residential architecture in Maine, with homes dating to the early 1800s. Excavation near these structures requires care around existing foundations that were built without modern drainage systems and may have brick or stone footings that are sensitive to grade changes and vibration. We plan access and equipment positioning to protect what stays while completing the work that needs to happen.

Kittery Point sits on the ocean and is subject to shoreland and floodplain rules that are more restrictive than inland Kittery neighborhoods. Any excavation within the shoreland zone near the coast or Spruce Creek requires review under Maine's shoreland zoning standards. Stormwater is a recurring planning issue in this zone, and any grading work needs to account for where water moves after the job is complete, particularly on lots that drain toward the water.

East of Route 1, Kittery's inland neighborhoods have larger lots and more room for new construction. Farm-style homes on wooded parcels are common here, and full lot development from clearing through foundation excavation and septic site prep is a regular project type. These parcels have more access flexibility than the tight coastal neighborhoods, which allows for more efficient mobilization and site sequencing.