LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

Atlantic Landscape Construction, Inc. is a full-service landscape construction and design firm begun in 1975 in Washington County, Maine by a husband and wife team. Owners Tim and Sam Francis bought the old Merrill Apple Orchard just outside of Ellsworth in 2001, moving their operation south. This move placed the company in a central location allowing for more efficient service to clientele.

Atlantic Landscape has built a reputation on its ability to implement professional designs while staying within budget and on schedule. In addition, we have an in-house design team, enabling us to offer master planning and design services for any landscape project. Our capability to see a landscape project from start to finish ensures that the client's desires are carried through to the end result.

Our company specializes in the installation of large-scale plant material and has the equipment and the experience necessary to do so without having to rely on outside contractors. Atlantic Landscape employs 15 year-round staff, with up to 50 personnel during the construction season, and is a fully insured company.

Professional Memberships include: The Beatrix Farrand Society; Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce; Ellsworth Garden Club; Friends of Acadia; Irrigation Association of New England. Mr Francis serves on the Board of Corporators for Machias Savings Bank.

Chad has nine years of landscape construction field experience with his family's company. He is working towards his Bachelors Degree in Landscape Horticulture from The University of Maine in Orono. In 2006, Chad founded Chad Francis Paving, a full service paving company for the Downeast area.

Erika began working for Atlantic Landscape in 2003. She has a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture with a concentration in Design and a minor in Studio Art from The University of Maine, Orono. She has been certified with the Maine board of Pesticide Control. Her background of both art and horticulture allow her to develop comprehensive landscape plans that are both environmentally sensitive and aesthetically pleasing.

Growing up in Maine increased her knowledge and appreciation of plant material in its natural environment which is reflected in many of her designs today. Please visit the Photo Gallery for examples. Erika also lectures in the Ellsworth area on horticultural topics.

Sarah holds a B.S. degree in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University. Her interests in native landscape restoration, design, and historic preservation originate from summers spent on Mount Desert Island enjoying the beauty of Acadia. She has worked as a landscape designer in the MDI area since 1996.

A resident of Bar Harbor, Sarah is the current Secretary of the Planning Board and Warrant Committee. She is also the Secretary and Treasurer of the Simpson Cemetery Association in Sullivan and actively involved in the historic cemetery's preservation.

Aside from directing crews on the job site, our supervisors have a variety of special skills ranging from carpentry, professional truck driving, engineering, vehicle maintenance, electrical work and more. These skills combined with their consecutive years of employment at Atlantic Landscape make them excellent problem solvers who are capable of handling a variety of landscape construction tasks.

Directions From I-95 North: Take Exit 182A (Coastal Route 1, Downeast & Acadia) to 395. Once on 395 take Exit 6 (US-1A). Travel South on US-1A (pass through Holden & Dedham) for 17 miles. The Downeast Maine Baptist Church will be on the left, we are just beyond on the right.

Directions From The Downeast Highway/Route 1 West: Heading West on US- 1/Downeast Highway towards Ellsworth, merge onto US-1A and continue 5.4 miles through town to our office, which will be located on the left.

Please feel free to stop by our office:

814 Bangor Rd • Ellsworth, ME 04605
January-April Office Hours: 7am-4pm
April-December Office Hours: 7am-5pm