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Acadia Construction
4.7(
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dunn's Home Improvement
4.2(
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This guy is great, and I would highly recommend his work due to his professionalism, quality of work, and pricing! 1. I liked that when we first spoke, he set great expectations on the phone. 2. Showed up on time for the estimate, communicated well throughout the process. 3. His price was not the cheapest, but I want quality work and it was worth every penny! Hire this guy, you wonâ t be disappointed."
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Deck I built
Deck I built
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entry

+19

Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Edes Helping Hands
4.7(
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

"Mije works very hard and with a highly professional level of precision. When he does something he puts in 110% quality of work in home repairs. Definitely skilled in multiple areas of trades👍"
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A&R Builders
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

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Offers commercial services

"Clean, quick, efficient. There wasn?t the usual waste of time or material that you can get with some contractors. If you want decent work from decent contractors, here you go."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Sawtooth Services, LLC
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"Hired these guys to build a long half wall built out onto a concrete floor in order to mount some electrical equipment. Zack was very knowledgeable, and gave me a couple options for what I wanted to achieve. He also helped me build the wall in such a way that allowed easy access for the electricians coming in behind him, which helped save time and cost later down the line. Quote was very reasonable, and the install was done quickly and efficiently, with a high level of attention to detail. I was very satisfied and have recommended them to others who ended up having a similar experience. High level of professionalism and very respectful, honest folks. look forward to having them involved in my next big project."
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generations Custom Homes
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"We have had several very large projects done. With each one, the work and final results have been excellent. Two of the projects have been done on a 90 year old house and it is better than ever. The work and attention to detail has been outstanding."
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Started from the bottom

+163

Response time3 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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J&M Exteriors
5.0(
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Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Warranties offered

"J & M Exteriors installed a vinyl fence at our home. Prior to doing so, they had to uninstall a wooden fence. We were not charged for the removal of the fence. Justin, Dan, and the rest of the crew were extremely professional, courteous, and hard working. They were able to get the job done quickly and meticulously. We have hired them again to build us a deck and to replace another wooden gate with a vinyl one in another area of our property. A veteran-owned business offering a military discount for veterans. This is an outstanding company. You can’t go wrong."
6' Black Chain Link
6' Vinyl Privacy
3 Rail Aluminum
3 Rail Aluminum
Cedar Privacy

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

You can choose 5/8-inch plywood or 3/4-inch plywood—anything thinner than these sizes may not withstand the impact of debris propelled by strong winds or can be easily torn off by intruders. Remember that the durability of the wood board is crucial, particularly for safeguarding your windows during severe storms. The effectiveness of using wood boards for protecting the investment you made in your home relies on using the appropriate material and ensuring proper installation.

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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