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Affordable Excavating and Carpentry

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Affordable Excavating and Carpentry

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25 years of experience

When it’s time to make big changes to your home, make sure you hire a team that can produce flawless results. Affordable Excavating has been providing a wide range of general contracting services in the Houlton and Cary, ME areas for decades. Our team can do everything from replacing windows and decks to completely redoing your kitchen.

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

James P on March 2025

When it’s time to make big changes to your home, make sure you hire a team that can produce flawless results. Affordable Excavating has been providing a wide range of general contracting services in the Houlton and Cary, ME areas for decades. Our team can do everything from replacing windows and decks to completely redoing your kitchen.

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

James P on March 2025



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Ant Hill Home Improvements

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Ant Hill Home Improvements

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Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. Ant Hill Home Improvements was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Fort Fairfield can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Fort Fairfield.

Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. Ant Hill Home Improvements was started to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of Fort Fairfield can place their trust in. Over the years we have never lost our commitment to our clients and that is what has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of Fort Fairfield.



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15 years of experience

we are a Small Maine based company dedicated to giving Maine Residents great work for a low price we are willing to work with our customers on prices we understand that remodeling or expanding can be a great deal and a lot of money so we wanna work with you so you get exactly what you want

we are a Small Maine based company dedicated to giving Maine Residents great work for a low price we are willing to work with our customers on prices we understand that remodeling or expanding can be a great deal and a lot of money so we wanna work with you so you get exactly what you want


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.


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HS Builders

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12 years of experience

We are a family run business We specialize in taking our customers dreams and turning them into a reality. We offer different discounts thru out the year and we don't mind if you call to see what is being offered at any given time. We have flexible pay options and offer discounts to our Veterans.

We are a family run business We specialize in taking our customers dreams and turning them into a reality. We offer different discounts thru out the year and we don't mind if you call to see what is being offered at any given time. We have flexible pay options and offer discounts to our Veterans.


McLaughlin Builders

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McLaughlin Builders

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McLaughlin Builders is a design build company that builds from the ground up.We have been in business for 27 years and we are fully insured. We take VISA, MASTERCARD, and CASH. Every project will have a signed contract between the owner and contractor.

McLaughlin Builders is a design build company that builds from the ground up.We have been in business for 27 years and we are fully insured. We take VISA, MASTERCARD, and CASH. Every project will have a signed contract between the owner and contractor.


There are 5 employees including myself we accept all payment methods and for the months of april and may 2023 we offer 10% off on all labor


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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.

Permits may be required for major repairs, structural work, or electrical and plumbing restoration after a flood. Check with your local building department to determine permit requirements and associated fees for your flooded basement cleanup project. Obtaining the correct permits helps ensure work is done safely and up to code.

Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness, or around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick structure, before it becomes an urgent situation. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time to have a basement inspection to determine if a repair is necessary, depending on the soil conditions and structural specifics. Walls nearing 4 inches of bowing will require significant repairs. More than 6 inches of bowing usually means the wall will need replacing.

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