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Acadia Construction
4.7(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 Mount Desert, 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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Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tejada's Remodeling did a wonderful job removing a sleeper sofa! Very prompt, prepared, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable! Highly recommend."
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+6

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Sawtooth Services, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

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 time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generations Custom Homes
4.0(
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent quality of work. Rick was incredibly response whenever I reach out, which is quite rare these day. I would highly recommend Generations Painting and Construction and I do plan to use them on all my future projects."
Completed and ready to move in
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New Slab
Time to get this project started
Started from the bottom

+163

Response time3 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Kit Clark Furniture
5.0(
2
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Serving Mount Desert, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kit built and installed a Murphy bed. The bed cabinet is beautiful. It functions easily. Kit was a pleasure to work with. He keep my budget in mind and worked to make me what I needed in a way I could afford."
Custom horizontal murphy bed
Custom Horizontal Murphy Bed
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Dining Set
Rocker

+23

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

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