Solari Property Care & Excavation

This post is about Solari Property Care and Excavation (Solaripce) of Arundal, ME. We needed fence posts put in for the paddock. Neighbor had auger but too big for our tractor. He said someone he knew could help us and treat us right. We believed him as the neighbor treated us right when he delivered 3 cord of wood to us. We wanted 12 posts down 4 feet (7 6"x6"x8' and 5 4"x4"x8'). The post locations were marked. They arrived at a little after 1030 am and were gone before 2pm, so 3.5 hours roughly. Some posts in correctly. I met with Brandon twice and was available to the 2 men working. I was told they would be able to do the work requested. Price was set per hour. 2 6x6x8 and 1 4x4x8 are only 2 feet down. 3 6x6x8 and 2 4x4x8 are 3 feet down. So only 5 put at right depth or close to correct depth. I received am invoice for more than anticipated. I asked for itemized bill, which then indicated worked 6 hours and 1 hour for boss, Brandon, to assist digging. I clarified I knew when they arrived and when they had left property. I asked for clarity, was there some other expense I was unaware of, like travel and if so why was it not on itemized bill. I have heard nothing! I called office and was told Brandon would stop by. I have since understood he had emergency and illness. It would have been helpful to have call from office as to delay. Very disappointing. I have now spoken with Brandon by phone, and yes, travel is involved. I am still finding it hard to believe if they left from the office where trailers are, that it took 2.5 hours total to load and unload as they the office is less than 5 miles from where we live. Brandon has offered to fix what posts are unacceptable and explained it may be uneven ground. We know we have uneven ground, but all posts were 8 feet, so when there are 5-6 feet above ground...... We do not want them back here. Be very careful with them and watch them, documenting time and what is involved. I do NOT recommend Solaripce nor will ever use them again!

We are so grateful for the work of the whole Solari team. Brandon did an amazing job listening to our vision and helping us come up with a plan. He was flexible when we wanted to make tweaks and transparent about timing and pricing. His team was professional, kind, and did an incredible job bringing to life our backyard transformation. We highly recommend Solari to anyone looking for landscaping and backyard updates.

Brandon (owner) and Cathy were very responsive to my many questions about the job ahead of time. A large area of my property was covered in 'conservation mulch' and the crew was on time and did a great job. I highly recommend Solari Property Care & Excavation.

Solari Property Care did a lawn overhaul including new loam and seeding on a large portion of lawn at my mother's home, including setting up a watering system (part of the price of the job). The lawn came in well. Over the winter several large tree limbs fell and dug up some of the new grass. This fall Solari returned to reseed and set up the watering system again and that project is coming along well. Brandon also stopped by to trouble shoot a problem with the digital watering timer which was appreciated. My mother is pleased with how everything is coming in.

Stay away from this company. Brandon came by for a quote to replace my front steps back in May. I have yet to receive the quote and have contacted them via phone/email/text. Up until middle of August, the receptionist would just tell me she had not heard from Brandon yet. Now they are completely ignoring my calls and emails. Typical Southern Maine Hardscaping company…..no one wants to work in this state.