Maine Metal Detecting & Historic Research

Recovering lost belongings. Discovering Maine’s history.

Servicing outdoors, lawns, beaches, fields, and historic properties throughout Maine.

What I Offer

Services Across Maine

From a ring lost in the lawn to a homesite lost to time, every search starts with respect for the property and the story behind it.

Lost Item Recovery

Rings, jewelry, necklaces, watches, keys, and tools lost in your yard, at the beach, or on the trail.

Rings & Jewelry
Necklaces & Watches
Keys
Tools

Historic Property Services

Farmsteads, old homesites, forgotten roads, schoolhouses, and agricultural land researched and surveyed with care. Submit an inquiry for a custom quote based on your property and research goals.

Farmsteads & Homesites
Old Roads
Schoolhouses
Agricultural Land

Artifact Identification & Documentation

Preliminary research, photography, measurements, material identification, date ranges, and historical context for your finds.

Preliminary Research
Photos & Measurements
Material ID
Date Ranges & Context

Historical Society & Community Projects

Reconnaissance, mapping, and educational demonstrations for historical societies, schools, and community organizations.

Site Reconnaissance
Mapping
Educational Demonstrations

Lost Item Recovery

How a Recovery Search Works

A simple, four-step process to get your item back in your hands.

Tell Me What Was Lost

Reach out with details about the item and where you last remember having it.

Identify the Search Area

We narrow down the likely search area together based on your description.

Systematic Search

I methodically sweep the area with professional equipment and careful recovery technique.

Item Returned

Your item is cleaned up and returned to you, with no trace left behind.

Transparent Pricing

Travel Fee: $40
First Hour: $25
Each Additional Hour: $20/hr

Before I Arrive

If possible, mow tall grass in the search area before your appointment. It makes for a faster, more thorough search.

Get In Touch

Start Your Inquiry

Submit one form to get a quote for any service: lost item recovery, historic property research, artifact identification, or a community project. Select what you need below.