About us
A Family Business With Its Name on Every Job
Local Roots. Quality Work. Family Values.
Our story
In the owner's own words
At J. Mapes Excavation, we're proud to be a family-owned excavation company serving Southern Maine. we believe in doing things the right way-with high quality equipment, attention to detail, and good old-fashioned hard work.
As a local business, our name is on every job we complete, and we take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers through dependable service and quality workmanship.
Local Roots. Quality Work. Family Values.
We're equipped to take on a wide range of projects:
- Driveways
- Septic systems
- Foundations
- Land clearing
- Custom rock work
- Commercial & residential plowing
Whether you're building your new home, improving your property, clearing land creating a custom outdoor space, or preparing your commercial property for a Maine winter, our goal is to make sure the job is completed safely, efficiently, and to a standard we're proud to stand behind.
When you choose J. Mapes Excavation, you're choosing more than a contractor- you're supporting a local family business that cares about its customers and community.
We're grateful for the opportunity to work with homeowners, businesses, and property owners throughout Southern Maine, and we look forward to putting our experience and hard work to work for you.
Our mission
What we hold ourselves to
At J Mapes Excavation, our mission is simple: to provide dependable, high-quality excavation services while treating every customer, property, and project with the respect it deserves. We're committed to honest work, clear communication, and getting the job done right. As a family owned business, we strive to uphold our high quality reputation.
Hard Work
We believe in showing up, putting in the work, and seeing every project through to the finish.
Quality
We take pride in our workmanship and never want to put our name on a job we aren't proud of.
Honesty & Integrity
We believe in straightforward communication, fair service, and doing what we say we are going to do.
Reliability
Our customers count on us to show up, communicate, and get the job done efficiently and professionally.
Family & Community
We're a family owned company, and we believe in supporting the communities we live and work in. Our customers aren't just jobs- they're our neighbors.
Safety & Respect
We respect our customers' property, our employees, and the work we do. Safety and professionalism come first on every project.
The short version
4 years in, and building
We're 4 years into building this company the slow way: one job done right at a time, for neighbors who tell their neighbors. Based in Springvale, Sanford, Maine, working across York County.
Let's look at your property
A site visit costs nothing and answers most of your questions on the spot.