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River View Construction Co.

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River View Construction Co.

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Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Citoss

1 Flagg St
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Citoss

1 Flagg St
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9 years of experience

We are a new veteran owner company servicing all regions of Maine. Currently we have two employees and specialize in landscaping and irrigation systems. We also provide a wide array of "handyman" services, so feel free to reach out. We can work with any budget and will work with you to make the billing process as simple as needed. Fair, honest and affordable.

We are a new veteran owner company servicing all regions of Maine. Currently we have two employees and specialize in landscaping and irrigation systems. We also provide a wide array of "handyman" services, so feel free to reach out. We can work with any budget and will work with you to make the billing process as simple as needed. Fair, honest and affordable.

Jim's Roofing & Home Improvement

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Jim's Roofing & Home Improvement

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35 years of experience

Call for a FREE QUOTE with the exception of Written Estimate unless awarded job. Will travel within a reasonable distance (no more than a 45 mile radius from zip code) some exceptions will be made according to size of job. Payment types accepted as follows: Cash, Personal & Cashiers Checks. We require and initial deposit for material purchasing on signing of a contract, 2nd payment when job is half done and final payment due upon completion of work.

Call for a FREE QUOTE with the exception of Written Estimate unless awarded job. Will travel within a reasonable distance (no more than a 45 mile radius from zip code) some exceptions will be made according to size of job. Payment types accepted as follows: Cash, Personal & Cashiers Checks. We require and initial deposit for material purchasing on signing of a contract, 2nd payment when job is half done and final payment due upon completion of work.

Erick T. Gatcomb

Hancock
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Erick T. Gatcomb

Hancock
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A Hancock County-based painting Contractor with a crew small enough to be personal, but large enough to revitalize your home in a timely manner. Proudly offering a Senior & Veteran Discount.

A Hancock County-based painting Contractor with a crew small enough to be personal, but large enough to revitalize your home in a timely manner. Proudly offering a Senior & Veteran Discount.

HS Builders

88 Drury Ln
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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.

Western Maine Pressure Washing

80 Stanley Hill Road
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Western Maine Pressure Washing

80 Stanley Hill Road
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15 years of experience

Western Maine Pressure Washing is a full service pressure washing and wood restoration company. We service all of Maine, White Mountain Region Of New Hampshire. We wash wood, vinyl, concrete, stucco, stainless, commercial, residential. We take all major credit cards.

Western Maine Pressure Washing is a full service pressure washing and wood restoration company. We service all of Maine, White Mountain Region Of New Hampshire. We wash wood, vinyl, concrete, stucco, stainless, commercial, residential. We take all major credit cards.

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Roof Ice and Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY snow removal is entirely free, except for the cost of a shovel. However, it may not always be the best option for large driveways and areas with heavy snowfall; it’s strenuous work and can take a long time. Other wallet-friendly ways to remove snow include rock salt, hot water, a de-icing agent, or a leaf blower. 

Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once over six inches of snow accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without ice dams, you can let the snow accumulation hit 12 inches before removing it. However, the amount of snow that is too much for your roof also depends on the sturdiness of your roof and the compactness of the snow. If your roof needs maintenance or has structural issues, it’s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.

How much snow can a roof hold? The answer could help you to avoid roof collapse—a worst-case scenario, of course. For most roofs, you can expect it to withstand four feet of fresh snow, two feet of packed snow, or two to three feet of a mix of old and new snow. However, your roof will only be able to handle one inch of ice. The actual weight capacity of your roof may vary, so check with whoever built it for exact details.

There is no hard and fast rule about using a snowblower on a specific amount of inches, but most snow removal experts suggest using one on 2 or more inches of snow for best results. This will also depend on what type of surface you’re working on and whether the snow is dry or wet. 

Roof raking helps clear snowfall from your roof and, in turn, you hope that this prevents ice dams. But can roof raking actually cause them? Generally, no, it cannot. But you should note that while, in some cases, you might successfully prevent ice dams from forming near the edge of your roof by keeping it cleared with a roof rake, they could still form higher up on the roof, where you are unable to reach. This may leave you wondering: Does roof raking prevent ice dams? While it is not a 100% guaranteed way to prevent them, it does help.

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