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JD Howell and Co
New to Angi
Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

JD Howell and Co is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time1 day
4 Season's Builders
4.1(
5
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harold did an excellent job rebuilding my porch after a previous contractor was a disaster (didn’t pull a permit, porch was not to code, looked horrendous). Harold had to rebuild the porch from scratch and now it looks amazing. He’s great to work with - professional, thorough, and customer focused."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Kenneth Cox Construction
3.9(
48
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Renovating a kitchen in an old house is usually full of surprises, but Kenneths knowledge and experience made it go smoothly. He also fixed the less than desirable work done by a previous owner of my house. Kenneth is straightforward and a pleasure to work with; his crew is respectful and hardworking. I am so pleased his work that I have already arranged for him to do another project."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
I.P.N.M. Development
4.7(
6
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Palermo, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor repair services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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