About Beaulieu Industries of Maine

Who is Beaulieu Industries?

Beaulieu Industries is a family owned and operated general contracting company. We call Maine home and are based out of the city of Lewiston. Established in 1973, our name may have changed over the years from Beaulieu Logging to Beaulieu Brothers to Beaulieu Industries, but our hard work and loyalty to our customers hasn’t budged.

Beaulieu Industries prides itself on being an honest, fair, hardworking, and competitive general contractor. We are classified as a small business which makes us more readily available to you. That means you deal directly with the foreman/boss, Roger Beaulieu, from your free estimate, to the beginning and completion of your job. We primarily do business in central and southern Maine, which keeps us local.

What Beaulieu Industries Can do for You

Beaulieu Industries specializes in topsoil  and Excavation. We provide Loam, Clay, Gravel, Screened Gravel, and Sand from our own pits. That eliminates the middleman and keeps prices of materials more affordable to you, our valued customer. We will deliver any of these materials locally at your convenience or schedule a pick-up time for you to come by and get loaded.

Services Offered but Not Limited To:

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Curbing Work	Demolition
Drainage	Driveways
Excavation	Foundations
House Lots	Land Clearing
Lawns	Parking Lots
Pipe Work	Site Restoration
Septic Systems	Sewer Lines
Commercial Snow Plowing	Water Lines

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Beaulieu Industries Topsoil Price List 2012

Type of Soil	Price per Yard Delivered
Loam	$16 Lewiston/Sabattus Area
Loam	$18 Auburn/Poland Area
Screened Gravel	$12
Gravel	$10
Sand	$9
Clay	$8

Beaulieu Industries delivers to Androscoggin and its surrounding counties. We have loam and other topsoil for sale by the yard. If you need less or want to come pick it up yourself from our business in Lewiston, Maine call ahead for a date and time.

Our topsoil is now available for delivery or pick up. Loam for sale is screened and contains no fillers.

Commercial Snow Plowing Services

Beaulieu Industries has 30+ years of experience when it comes to snow plowing, sanding, and snow removal. We are currently accepting commercial snow plowing  jobs. Our list of references includes the city of Lewiston and its municipalities and schools. No general contracting job is too big or too small.

Private/Residential, Commercial, & Municipalities

We accept Private/Residential, Commercial, and Municipal jobs. Contact us for a list of references, with questions, to set up a time for your FREE ESTIMATE, or for full contact information*.

Contact Beaulieu Industries

Email:  @ BeaulieuIndustries[@]gmail.com

Tel: Roger Beaulieu 207-240-4499 

Remember, “We’ll dig anything but your wallet!”

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New Lawns: Should you Hire a Professional or DIY?

There are several reasons why you may need a new lawn. Your existing lawn is in poor shape and all hopes of reviving it have passed, the lawn was sacrificed for other work to be completed on the property or a new lawn is needed where one wasn’t before.

Whatever the reason, it’s important to take the right steps when putting in a new lawn. Depending on the size of the area to be seeded and how much topsoil must be brought in, the workload can go from small to large pretty quickly.

It’s important to take a step back and decide whether or not you have the time, ability and know-how to put in a new lawn yourself or whether it would be better fitting to hire a professional to do the work for you.

Steps for Putting in a New Lawn

1. Prepare Site: Spread topsoil/fertilizer, till and level
2. Seed
3. Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide: Keeps weeds from growing
4. Apply Mulch Hay: Keeps seeds from washing away while allowing sun and moisture to penetrate area

Do-it-Yourself

Beaulieu Industries provides a great guide for putting in a new lawn for all you do-it-yourselfers out there. Our guide is better suited for Maine and the northern U.S. based on the seasons and growing conditions in our area.

If you’re going the DIY route, make sure you have the proper equipment and materials before starting the project. Follow the directions carefully on fertilizer, seed and pre-emergent herbicide packages for the best results.

Tip: Buy grass seed that is suited for your area. Grass seed falls into 2 main categories: warm-season and cool-season. Consider growing conditions, pests/diseases prone to the area, and use and maintenance when choosing seed.

Hiring a Professional

Hiring a professional to put in a new lawn for you has several benefits. The job is done correctly and in a timely manner and you don’t need to worry about hauling in topsoil or tilling and leveling, which works great for large areas. Also, a professional knows which types of grass seed are best suited for your area and your needs, which takes the guess work out of putting in a new lawn.

All the work and labor is left up to the professional and all you have to do is sit back and wait for the grass to grow.

Hiring a Professional in Central Maine

If you live in central Maine and are looking to hire someone to put in your new lawn for you, contact Beaulieu Industries of Lewiston today to set up a date and time for a free site evaluation and competitive estimate. If you like what we propose we’ll get started right away and complete the job from start to finish.

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Land Clearing in Central Maine

Buying a new lot here in Maine is a great way to build a brand new home, camp or business from the ground up. Not every lot is ready for building from the get go. When trees, brush and boulders make up the majority of the landscape, the land must be cleared before any building can begin.

Land Clearing may Require the Removal of:

• Trees
• Brush
• Stumps
• Boulders

Taking on the work of clearing a piece of land yourself can be a lot of work. If you don’t have the time, expertise or right equipment, you should consider hiring a professional to do the work for you. Not only will the work go a lot faster, it will also be safer and most likely end up costing you less money in the long run.

Beaulieu Industries, based out of Lewiston, Maine, is a general contracting company with experience in land clearing. Roger Beaulieu started his own logging business forty years ago. Clearing wood lots, chipping and running a log yard gave Roger plenty of hands on experience and turned Beaulieu Industries into the general contracting business it is today.

Here’s What to Expect:

• On-Site Walk-Through of Lot
• Assessment: What is to be Cleared
• Staking/Marking Areas to be Cleared
• Land Clearing
• Stump Removal
• Hauling of Cleared Debris

Contact Beaulieu Industries today for a free on-site walk-through and competitive estimate for your land clearing needs.

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Prepare a House Lot: The Must Haves

You’re excited to get started on building your new home. You’ve already bought the house lot so what’s the next step? Before the foundation can be laid, you must prepare the site. A well prepared house lot will save you time, money and lots of headaches down the road.

Steps to Preparing a House Lot

There is lots of work to be done before the actual construction of your new home can get underway. The house lot must be evaluated and prepared before the foundation can go in.

• Perk Test: Must be done by a soil specialist to get the okay to put in a septic system
• Topography: Must be done before any grading can begin. This is an analysis of the site. It covers soil conditions and whether the house lot is flat, hilly, sloped etc.
• Tree Removal: After walking the lot, decide which trees stay and which go. Factor in room for the house, lawns, driveway & walkways. Flag the trees that stay
• Clear Brush: This step is taken at the same time as tree removal
• Grading: The area where the house is to be built must be graded before the foundation goes in

Each one of these steps is important when you prepare a house lot as is following the rules and regulations set forth by the town/county. If you’re preparing the house lot yourself, make sure you are up-to-date on current regulations.

House Lot Preparation Work in Central Maine

Beaulieu Industries is an experienced general contractor based in Lewiston, Maine. We service Androscoggin County and central Maine. Contact us today for a free on-site walk through and estimate and take the first step towards preparing your house lot today.

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Working with Wet Loam in the Garden

Here in Maine we’ve had a lot of saturating rain this spring which has made those of us that sell topsoil groan. When topsoil such as loam is wet, it’s heavy and hard to work with. It’s a pain to deal with, so what can you do to speed the drying process along and make wet loam workable?

Tips for Working with Wet Loam

Spread it Out: Even if loam is wet, spread it out as much as possible in its designated areas. While a pile of wet loam may be too heavy to spread in its entirety, spreading a little at a time goes along way.

Each day, as the loam begins to dry, it gets lighter and another layer becomes workable. This process may take a few days but the work is well worth it the payout.

Till: Sometimes wet loam dries into clumps of all sizes. When the loam is almost dry, till it to work the clumps loose. This makes working the loam much easier.

Leaving wet loam in a pile to dry could take weeks to accomplish depending on the depth of the pile and the weather. So, give yourself a head start and level the pile in stages and then give it a good tilling.

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House/Building Foundation Work in Central Maine

Though a foundation typically isn’t seen, it shouldn’t be forgotten. Foundations are extremely important during and after the construction of new buildings. The foundation transfers the weight of the roof, walls and floors to the ground below. It is “the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.” (Google)

Types of Building Foundations (Common in U.S.)

• Crawlspace: Common in areas with heavy clay content in the soil. Offers little room between the soil and first floor.
• Full-Height Basement: Common in cold climates. Offers more head room between the soil and the first floor.
• Slab on Grade: Common in areas with a high water table. No room between soil and first floor. A concrete slab is poured on top of the grade.

Here in Maine, we experience frost and freezing and thawing temperatures. Foundations in our area need to be below the frost line to prevent damage as frost comes out of the ground.

Also, all foundations must be built to code. This means following the requirements and codes set by the city/town where the work is to be performed.

Benefits of Sound Foundation Design

Sound foundation design and installation are critical because it saves homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs in the future by avoiding serious structural problems.

Other benefits include:

• Energy Savings (Insulated – reduced utility bills)
• Water/Moisture Control
• Termite Control
• Radon Control (In areas where this is a concern)
• Prevent Structural Damage (Related to faulty foundation)
• Creation of Useable Space

Overview of Foundation Design

Several aspects go into the design of a foundation, some of which are left to the discretion of the homeowner.

• Choose Foundation Type (Listed Above)
• Use of Basement (Heated or Cooled)
• Select Construction System (Concrete/Masonry/Wood)
• Insulation Placement/Amount
• Finalize Construction Details
• Finalize Plans/Documents

Foundation Work in Central Maine

Contact Beaulieu Industries of Lewiston for a free on-site assessment and estimate of foundation work in central Maine. With 40+ years of experience in the construction industry, we’ll get the job done right and up to code at a fair cost.

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Beaulieu Industries Topsoil List 2012

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Central Maine Residential, Commercial & Municipal Excavation Work

Basically, excavation work involves digging up the ground and removing dirt and debris to make a hole. Residential, commercial and municipal excavation plays a large role in the construction industry.

Not all excavation work is the same; some jobs are larger than others and require more heavy machinery and labor to get the job done – something reflected in the cost of the job.

Examples of Excavation Work in Construction

These examples involve installing a new structure or construction materials.

• Drainage
• Foundations
• In-Ground Pools
• New Driveways
• New Lawns
• Septic Tanks
• Sewer Lines
• Water Lines

Before undertaking excavation work, it’s important to hire an experienced general contractor with the right knowledge and training to get the job done. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has strict safety guidelines in place which must be followed at all times.

A qualified general contractor should offer the following before beginning any excavation work on your property.

• On-Site Walk Through
• Free Estimate (Includes materials, machine rentals & labor)
• Dig-Safe (Make sure no underground utilities are located on excavation site)
• Which Permits are Required (These are needed before the job can begin)

Excavation Work in Central Maine

Beaulieu Industries is a qualified general contractor based out of Lewiston, Maine with over 40 years experience in the construction industry. Some of our most recognizable references involving excavation work include the City of Lewiston, Bates College and Camp North Star (formally OMNI Camp). Our references also include countless private residences.

Contact Beaulieu Industries today for your free estimate.

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About Driveway Repair and Installation

A driveway is essential to the home. It’s the main connection between the residence and city street. Like all things, driveways need maintenance and repair to keep them functioning and visually appealing.

Sometimes, when new property is purchased and a home constructed, the installation of a new driveway is a must.

Common Types of Driveway Materials

Driveway materials are placed in 2 categories: solid surface and aggregate surface. A solid surface is smooth and seamless while an aggregate surface is loosely compacted.

Solid Surface Materials

• Concrete
• Asphalt
• Concrete Pavers

Aggregate Surface Materials

• Crushed Stone
• Gravel
• Surface Treatment (mix of tar and gravel)

Common Driveway Repairs/Maintenance

• Fix Drainage Issues
• Fill Potholes
• Grade Aggregate Surfaces
• Application of New Materials
• Demolition of Existing Driveway (solid surface)
• Resurfacing

Considerations for Installing a New Driveway

There are some factors to consider before installing a new driveway. These factors mainly influence the type of driveway material to be used. Some materials, such as those in the aggregate surface category, require more maintenance.

• Budget
• Design
• Drainage Issues
• Frequency of Maintenance

The Cost

The cost of repairing or installing a new driveway varies depending on the area of the driveway, materials used, labor and equipment rentals. Not every job is the same, so it’s best to contact a trusted general contractor for an estimate.

Central Maine Driveway Installation and Repairs

Need a new driveway or driveway repairs in central Maine? Contact Beaulieu Industries out of Lewiston for a free on-site walk through and estimate. We’ll listen to your needs, evaluate the site and provide you with a free estimate that includes labor, materials and equipment rental fees.

About Beaulieu Industries

Beaulieu Industries Topsoil Price List 2012

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