Excavation Services in Shapleigh and Inland York County, Maine
Caleb Chessie Excavation delivers site clearing, foundation digs, driveway cuts, utility trenching, and finish grading for residential and light commercial projects across Shapleigh, Acton, Alfred, Waterboro, Newfield, and surrounding York County towns. Owner-operated since 2009.
Site Clearing and Land Preparation
Before any construction project starts, the site needs to be cleared, graded, and prepared for what comes next. Caleb removes trees, stumps, brush, and topsoil to create a clean, workable site that the next phase can build on without rework.
- ✓ Tree and brush removal
- ✓ Stump extraction and disposal
- ✓ Topsoil stripping and stockpiling
- ✓ Rough grading for site access and drainage
Foundation Excavation
Foundation excavation determines the structural integrity of everything built above it. Caleb excavates to your building plans or coordinates directly with your contractor to ensure correct depth, slope, and compaction before footings are poured. This is done once, and done right.
- ✓ Residential homes, additions, and garages
- ✓ Full basements and crawlspaces
- ✓ Slab and pad excavation
- ✓ Frost walls and crawlspace prep
Driveway Cuts and Access Road Installation
A gravel driveway built to Maine's freeze-thaw conditions requires more than gravel and a grade, it needs proper subbase excavation, drainage planning, and compaction that holds through mud season. Caleb installs driveways and private access roads built to survive inland York County's seasonal conditions.
- ✓ Driveway route clearing and subgrade prep
- ✓ Gravel delivery and spreading (own fleet)
- ✓ Crowned grading and water runoff management
- ✓ Culvert installation where needed
Utility Trenching
Utility trenching requires clean cuts to specified depth, proper bedding for the pipe or conduit being installed, and careful backfill to avoid settlement. Caleb trenches for water lines, electrical conduit, and septic connections, to code and to spec.
- ✓ Water service lines
- ✓ Electrical conduit and underground power
- ✓ Septic tank connections and distribution lines
- ✓ Drainage pipe and culvert connections
Finish Grading
Finish grading is the detail that determines how water moves around your building after construction is complete. A properly finished grade directs runoff away from foundations, defines lawn edges, and prepares the site for seeding or paving. Caleb finishes grades to match the drainage plan and leaves the site ready for the next trade or for the homeowner to seed.
- ✓ Final slope around foundations and structures
- ✓ Lawn and garden grade prep
- ✓ Driveway topping and smoothing
- ✓ Swale shaping and drainage support
Excavation FAQ for York County Homeowners
Ready to Start? Get a Free Site Estimate from Caleb.
Call (207) 719-5650 or submit a quote request. Caleb reviews every project personally and responds within one business day.