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Insight Pipe of Maine

308 Hartland Ave
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Insight Pipe of Maine

308 Hartland Ave
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20 years of experience

Insight Pipe of Maine was founded in 2005 by Gene Travis Bickford and Candy Rae Bickford. We are truly proud to be a growing, family owned and operated Maine business. Candy and I where born and bred in our wonderful state and are happy to serve the same communities we grew up in. Our customers are not just numbers and dollar signs, they are our neighbors, friends, and fellow community members. We shop at the same stores as you, so the majority or your dollars spent on our services stays right here in the state of Maine supporting local business and our communities.

Insight Pipe of Maine was founded in 2005 by Gene Travis Bickford and Candy Rae Bickford. We are truly proud to be a growing, family owned and operated Maine business. Candy and I where born and bred in our wonderful state and are happy to serve the same communities we grew up in. Our customers are not just numbers and dollar signs, they are our neighbors, friends, and fellow community members. We shop at the same stores as you, so the majority or your dollars spent on our services stays right here in the state of Maine supporting local business and our communities.



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Maine Remodeling

PO Box 41
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Maine Remodeling

PO Box 41
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61 years of experience

Maine Remodeling has been remodeling and improving homes in the Maine and all over New England since the 1960s. Customizing for the requirements, taste and style of our clients is one of our specialties and it shows in the diversity of custom remodeling projects we designed and built. Our home remodeling services provide an unparalleled degree of excellence. We oversee and execute all aspects of the design as well as the construction of your project. This continuity of service will save you time and money. Rather than using the traditional approach to remodeling, Maine Remodeling uses a stress-free process that turns any remodeling project into an enjoyable experience.

Maine Remodeling has been remodeling and improving homes in the Maine and all over New England since the 1960s. Customizing for the requirements, taste and style of our clients is one of our specialties and it shows in the diversity of custom remodeling projects we designed and built. Our home remodeling services provide an unparalleled degree of excellence. We oversee and execute all aspects of the design as well as the construction of your project. This continuity of service will save you time and money. Rather than using the traditional approach to remodeling, Maine Remodeling uses a stress-free process that turns any remodeling project into an enjoyable experience.


"They arrived with impressive equipment. Dug up front yard and placed pipe, replaced dirt and left. Rain came and the ground gave way leaving a four foot deep trench. The work was done October 10, 2020 and it is 12/5/200 and no one has come to repair. People related to situation said he didn't add soil and use a heavy weight to repack the soil. The secretary says she will give him message but no return calls. The mailbox is leaning and hole deepens the more it rains."

Kenneth O on December 2020

Stanley's a family owned with over 60 years in business

"They arrived with impressive equipment. Dug up front yard and placed pipe, replaced dirt and left. Rain came and the ground gave way leaving a four foot deep trench. The work was done October 10, 2020 and it is 12/5/200 and no one has come to repair. People related to situation said he didn't add soil and use a heavy weight to repack the soil. The secretary says she will give him message but no return calls. The mailbox is leaning and hole deepens the more it rains."

Kenneth O on December 2020




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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

No, putting new plumber’s tape over old plumber’s tape is not recommended. The old tape connection may not be completely adhered and could cause a leak. 

Instead, remove the old tape completely, clean off the pipe threads with a clean rag and wire brush if needed, then apply new plumber’s tape to make your connection.

You’ll only need to replace your sink’s pipes when you start to notice signs of wear like corrosion or leaking. Most pipes last somewhere between 20 and 100 years, depending on the material. Copper and cast iron can last up to 100 years. Galvanized steel and brass generally have a 50-year lifespan. PVC pipes last 25 to 40 years.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

It is possible for a slab leak to cause a sinkhole, but it would have to be a particularly serious leak. A slab leak causes the land under your home to erode and if there is enough movement depressions will form in the ground, potentially causing a sinkhole.

You can start the process to set up utilities before closing on a new current property, but most companies won’t turn on electricity or gas until after the closing date. You’ll also need proof of ownership to get things going. The best way to do this is to contact the utility company as soon as possible and keep them up to date on the sale status. We recommend making contact one or two weeks before the closing date.

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