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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, interior and exterior.. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Went great. Spencer is very knowledgeable and does great work....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

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We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, interior and exterior.. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Went great. Spencer is very knowledgeable and does great work....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

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Impressive Partners

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Impressive Partners

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We specialize in rehabilitation, remodeling, new construction, inside and out. Kitchens, bath, sunroom or deck. With the owners background in yacht design and construction, our attention to detail and fine finish is beyond the normal.

We specialize in rehabilitation, remodeling, new construction, inside and out. Kitchens, bath, sunroom or deck. With the owners background in yacht design and construction, our attention to detail and fine finish is beyond the normal.

Unversal Home Renovations

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Unversal Home Renovations

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Established in 1987, Universal Home Renovations has over 125 years of combined experience in the building and remodeling trade. We are a privately owned Corporation, family operated & managed.

Established in 1987, Universal Home Renovations has over 125 years of combined experience in the building and remodeling trade. We are a privately owned Corporation, family operated & managed.

Sustainable Structures, Inc.

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Sustainable Structures, Inc.

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18 years of experience

Established in 2007 Sustainable Structures currently has 9 employees and enlists the services of a 6 sub contractors regularly. Residential energy efficiency is our business. We pride our selves in our customer satisfaction and our long term reduction of fossil fuel usage in our home State of Maine.

Established in 2007 Sustainable Structures currently has 9 employees and enlists the services of a 6 sub contractors regularly. Residential energy efficiency is our business. We pride our selves in our customer satisfaction and our long term reduction of fossil fuel usage in our home State of Maine.

Brent Harlow Designer/Builder

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Brent Harlow Designer/Builder

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42 years of experience

From foundation to finish and anything that's in between. Exceptional communication with home owner weather simple or complex. If you want someone to personally help with your projects I would like the opportunity. Thank you

From foundation to finish and anything that's in between. Exceptional communication with home owner weather simple or complex. If you want someone to personally help with your projects I would like the opportunity. Thank you

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

The most flood-resistant materials you can count on in a flood scenario are concrete, closed-cell insulation, foam insulation (also known as expandable foam), pressure-treated wood, marine-grade plywood, and ceramic tile. When a material is flood-resistant, it can withstand direct contact with floodwater for at least 72 hours without being significantly damaged.

Methods include interior sealants, exterior excavation and waterproofing membranes, sump pump installation, and vapor barriers for encapsulation. Techniques vary based on the structure and severity of moisture issues.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Yes, basement insulation needs a vapor barrier due to its susceptibility to moisture seeping in from the outside of the house. You should install a moisture barrier before you install insulation or purchase insulation that comes prebuilt with a moisture barrier to avoid water damage in your insulation and costly mold and water remediation expenses. 

Generally, moisture barrier padding costs $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot, varying by brand and mix. That’s a lot more than standard padding, which runs $0.25 to $0.90 per square foot. The price difference between these two options might seem steep, but think of it as insurance against future carpet replacement costs and subfloor damage. If you have pets or kids, that extra investment in high-risk areas like your living room often pays off.

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