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title: "E M Wood Construction"
description: "In November 2025 a customer with a broken septic pressure line wrote that Justin Wood came on short notice to evaluate it and give an estimate, and said hi"
doc_version: "2026-11-03"
last_updated: "2026-11-03"
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# E M Wood Construction

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** Boothbay, ME 04537 · **Phone:** (207) 633-3193 · **Website:** https://emwoodexcavation.com · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 6 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

In November 2025 a customer with a broken septic pressure line wrote that Justin Wood came on short notice to evaluate it and give an estimate, and said his team could do the work the following day. The team was on site first thing the next morning, and by noon the excavation, repair, refill and compaction were done and the septic system was usable again.

E M Wood Construction is based in Boothbay. On its BBB profile it describes itself as providing excavation and hardscape services, including site preparation, driveways, roads, septic systems, demolition, ledge excavation, retaining and sea walls, plowing and sanding. Its website lists a service area that includes Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Edgecomb, Newcastle, Southport and Wiscasset, along with products such as sand and loam, gravel and stone, pavers and natural stone. It holds a BBB A+ grade and is BBB accredited, and on Google it has 5 stars from 13 ratings.

In an August 2024 review, a customer thanked Justin, Justin and Rob and wrote that they now have drainage that works, a patio with ample seating room and a new pond. In April 2024 a customer thanked the company for making time to remove a much larger than expected stump after a tree fell and crushed their shed in Boothbay in an April snowstorm.

In July 2025 a reviewer called it a great supply yard with great prices and named Eric. A March 2026 reviewer called it a good local supplier with friendly and helpful staff. In August 2026 a customer wrote that they have used E.M. Wood for a variety of projects.

**Strengths:**
- Septic line repair — November 2025 dig, repair and refill done by noon
- Drainage and patio work — 2024 customer got drainage, a patio and a pond
- Supply yard prices — July 2025 reviewer praised prices and named Eric

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- In November 2025 Justin Wood estimated a broken septic pressure line on short notice and the team finished the excavation and repair by noon the next day _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oNk4yVkdjRTlYWHpOdU5GbDNaRGgyVUdKTmNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnh6N2VGcE9XXzNuNFl3ZDh2UGJNcWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Justin Wood came on short notice to evaluate and provide an estimate of a broken septic pressure line. He indicated his team could do the…”
- An August 2024 customer credited Justin, Justin and Rob with working drainage, a patio and a new pond _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3eTRTWlF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7y4SZQw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Thank you Justin, Justin and Rob for the great work!  We now have drainage that works, a patio with ample seating room and a new pond.  I…”
- In April 2024 the company removed a much larger than expected stump after a tree crushed a customer's shed _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqd29LTEdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjwoKLGQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ A huge shout out to E M Wood!  We appreciate you making time to help out with the removal of a much larger than expected stump after a tr…”
- A July 2025 reviewer praised the supply yard and its prices and named Eric _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25RelpYTlNYMVl6TVZCTlYxUkJaVll5YW5SM1FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnQzZXNSX1YzMVBNV1RBZVYyanR3QlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ great supply yard and with great prices Eric is the best! highly recommend”
- Describes itself on BBB as providing excavation and hardscape services, including site preparation, septic systems, ledge excavation and retaining walls _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/boothbay/profile/excavating-contractors/em-wood-construction-inc-0021-79468) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Excavation Services, Hardscape Services, Site Preparation, Driveway Construction, Road Constructi…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/boothbay/profile/excavating-contractors/em-wood-construction-inc-0021-79468) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): E.M. Wood Construction provides excavation and hardscape services, including site preparatio…”
- Stated service area includes Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Edgecomb and Wiscasset _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://emwoodexcavation.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boothbay, Alna, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, Dresden, Edgecomb, Jefferson, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Sout…”
- Septic line excavation and repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oNk4yVkdjRTlYWHpOdU5GbDNaRGgyVUdKTmNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnh6N2VGcE9XXzNuNFl3ZDh2UGJNcWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Justin Wood came on short notice to evaluate and provide an estimate of a broken septic pressure line. He indicated his team could do the…”
- BBB A+ and accredited; 5 stars from 13 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=E.M.%20Wood%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJMXLVyWKXrUwRLUcJCJTbx_4) — “Google: 5★ from 13 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/boothbay/profile/excavating-contractors/em-wood-construction-inc-0021-79468) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/boothbay/profile/excavating-contractors/em-wood-construction-inc-0021-79468) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oNk4yVkdjRTlYWHpOdU5GbDNaRGgyVUdKTmNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnh6N2VGcE9XXzNuNFl3ZDh2UGJNcWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Justin Wood came on short notice to evaluate and provide an estimate of a broken septic pressure line. He indicated his team could do the…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/boothbay/profile/excavating-contractors/em-wood-construction-inc-0021-79468) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): E.M. Wood Construction provides excavation and hardscape services, including site preparatio…”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3eTRTWlF3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7y4SZQw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Thank you Justin, Justin and Rob for the great work!  We now have drainage that works, a patio with ample seating room and a new pond.  I…”
- Also offers Tree Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqd29LTEdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xfec7db940809472d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjwoKLGQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ A huge shout out to E M Wood!  We appreciate you making time to help out with the removal of a much larger than expected stump after a tr…”

## License

ME doesn't license or register this trade, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every business in this trade, not specific to this one.

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/wood-e-m-construction-boothbay): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://emwoodexcavation.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=E%20M%20Wood%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJMXLVyWKXrUwRLUcJCJTbx_4): 5.0★ from 13 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=E%20M%20Wood%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJMXLVyWKXrUwRLUcJCJTbx_4): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/me/boothbay/profile/excavating-contractors/em-wood-construction-inc-0021-79468): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://mainebiz.biz/article/in-maines-tight-housing-market-sales-of-modular-homes-soar/): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “He gave credit to Boothbay Region Water District and E.M. Wood Construction for the repairs and said "they did a great job."” — boothbayregister.com — https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/school-costs-raise-concerns-confusion/184064
- “said Kim Bolduc, president of E.M. Wood Construction Inc. in Boothbay.” — mainebiz.biz — https://mainebiz.biz/article/in-maines-tight-housing-market-sales-of-modular-homes-soar/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Megan Verney · 2026-08-30**: E.M. Wood is great to work with. We have used them for a variety of projects. Local, reliable and trustworthy. Looking forward to working with them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kivi IkäHeimonen · 2026-03-11**: Good local supplier, friendly and helpful staff, it is good to support small business like these local guys that have been established in Midcoast Maine for multiple Generations
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David James · 2025-11-26**: Justin Wood came on short notice to evaluate and provide an estimate of a broken septic pressure line. He indicated his team could do the work the following day. Team was on site first thing the following morning and by noon the excavation, repair, refill and compaction had been completed and we cou…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Branden M · 2025-07-15**: great supply yard and with great prices Eric is the best! highly recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul & Lauren Blackwell · 2024-08-28**: Thank you Justin, Justin and Rob for the great work!  We now have drainage that works, a patio with ample seating room and a new pond.  I highly recommend E.M. Wood for your outdoor projects!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jenn Luce · 2024-04-30**: A huge shout out to E M Wood!  We appreciate you making time to help out with the removal of a much larger than expected stump after a tree fell and crushed our shed/library in Boothbay in the unexpected snowstorm in April.

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