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Excavating contractor Services in York County, ME

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East Peak Excavation has served York County, Maine since 2020. We handle full new house lots, excavation and grading, foundations, and driveway removal. Our work covers Wells, Berwick, North Berwick, Lyman, Ogunquit, Kittery, and Kennebunkport. Coastal sites often have wet soil and uneven ground. We plan each cut and fill to match the land. Before we dig, we walk the site with you and explain each step. Our goal is quality work at an honest price.

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Excavating contractor Services in York County, ME

These services cover the earthwork that starts most projects. Choose the one that matches your site, whether you are clearing a lot or replacing an old drive.

A tracked excavator grading a residential lot in York County, Maine, with cleared land and shaped soil visible in the foreground. The site shows freshly cut and leveled ground prepared for new construction.

Excavation & grading

East Peak Excavation provides professional excavation and grading services across York County, Maine.

  • Proper lot grading directs water away from your home's foundation, reducing the risk of water intrusion.
  • Accurate site preparation creates a stable, level base before any structure, driveway, or landscaping is installed.
  • Drainage grading corrects standing water problems on your property so the ground stays usable after rain.
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Excavator digging a deep foundation hole on a residential lot in York County, Maine, with clean-cut walls and graded spoils staged to the side. Sandy coastal soil visible in the excavation walls, with a new home building site in the background.

Foundations

East Peak Excavation handles foundation excavation for homes and new builds across York County, Maine.

  • Excavation depth matched to engineered plans, reducing risk of settlement or footing failure
  • Drainage graded away from the structure during dig, protecting the foundation from hydrostatic pressure
  • Soil conditions assessed before and during excavation, so unsuitable material is removed before it causes problems
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Excavator breaking up and removing an old cracked asphalt driveway at a residential property in York County, Maine. Broken pavement is loaded into a dump truck, leaving bare subgrade ready for the next phase of work.

Driveway removal

East Peak Excavation handles driveway removal across York County, Maine, clearing the way for a clean, stable surface.

  • Old, cracked driveway material is fully removed and hauled away, leaving a clean site
  • Subgrade is exposed and assessed so drainage and base problems are caught early
  • Freeze-thaw damage stops compounding once the failing surface is gone
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An excavator digging a septic tank trench on a residential property in York County, Maine, with exposed sandy soil and a cleared leach field area visible in the background.

Septic system excavation

East Peak Excavation handles septic system excavation across York County, Maine, from Wells and Ogunquit to Kittery and Kennebunkport.

  • Proper excavation depth matched to your site's soil profile protects the leach field from premature failure
  • Grading and surface restoration after excavation directs runoff away from the new system
  • Accurate tank and trench placement reduces the risk of costly re-excavation down the road
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A newly constructed segmental block retaining wall holding a sloped yard on a residential property in York County, Maine, with gravel backfill visible at the base and a level lawn above the wall.

Retaining wall construction

East Peak Excavation builds retaining walls across York County, Maine that hold slopes, protect driveways, and stop erosion.

  • Walls built with footings set below Maine's frost depth so freeze-thaw cycles don't shift or topple the structure
  • Proper gravel backfill and drainage pipe behind every wall to relieve water pressure before it builds
  • Slope stabilization that stops soil from washing across your driveway, lawn, or foundation
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A landscaped residential yard in York County, Maine, featuring a stone wall border, mulched garden beds with native plantings, and a maintained lawn. The property reflects coastal Maine conditions with hardy shrubs and structured hardscaping.

Landscaping

East Peak Excavation provides landscaping services across York County, Maine, shaping outdoor spaces with the precision of a team rooted in earthwork.

  • Salt-tolerant and native plant selection suited to York County's coastal and inland conditions
  • Hardscaping with stone walls and pathways that hold up through Maine freeze-thaw cycles
  • Mulching and leaf cleanup that protect soil health through York County's cold winters
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A freshly installed stone driveway on a residential property in York County, Maine, with a compacted gravel surface graded away from the home. Angular crushed stone covers the full driveway width, bordered by natural tree lines typical of southern Maine properties.

Stone Driveways

East Peak Excavation installs stone driveways across York County, Maine, built to handle New England winters.

  • A properly layered stone base resists frost heave through Maine's freeze-thaw cycles
  • Angular stone compacts tightly, reducing ruts and surface shifting under vehicle loads
  • Good drainage built into the base keeps water from pooling and undercutting your driveway
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An excavator digging a septic tank pit on a residential property in York County, Maine, with exposed soil layers visible and a cleared leach field area in the background.

septic systems

East Peak Excavation installs and replaces septic systems across York County, Maine.

  • Precise excavation matched to your approved septic design, reducing rework risk
  • Ground-level knowledge of York County soil conditions from coastal sand to inland clay and ledge
  • Clean site prep that protects surrounding yard, driveways, and landscaping during the dig
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An excavator loading excavated dirt into a dump truck on a cleared residential lot in York County, Maine. Sandy and clay-mixed soil is visible in the bucket as the site is prepped for construction.

Dirt removal

East Peak Excavation handles dirt removal across York County, Maine, clearing the way for your next project.

  • Excess dirt is fully loaded and hauled off-site, leaving your property clean and ready to build
  • Proper removal of dense glacial till and clay soils prevents drainage problems from forming later
  • Owner-led work means the person who grew up in excavation is making decisions on your job
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A freshly cleared wooded lot in York County, Maine, with stumps removed and rough grade established, surrounded by tree lines typical of inland southern Maine. An excavator is visible at the edge of the cleared area near a stand of mixed hardwoods.

Lot clearing

East Peak Excavation provides professional lot clearing across York County, Maine, from Wells and Kittery to Berwick and Kennebunkport.

  • Raw wooded lots in Berwick and Lyman are cleared down to workable grade, ready for building or site prep
  • Stumps and root masses are removed so the ground stays stable and does not settle unevenly later
  • Debris is hauled off-site, leaving a clean lot rather than a pile of slash and brush to deal with
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Costs depend on lot size, soil, and the amount of earth to move. Contact East Peak Excavation for a site visit and a price tailored to your York County project.

East Peak Excavation works on new house lots across York County, Maine. We serve Wells, Berwick, Kittery, and nearby towns, and we can discuss your lot on a call.

Compare the scope of work, the equipment and crew described, and how each bid handles drainage and site cleanup. Ask each contractor to walk your site before quoting.

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Hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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