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"Great! He kept in touch and arrived when he said he would. He is clean and personable. He was able to finish within his estimated time for this project."

Robin B on July 2024

Soucys property improvements llc is your go-to handyman. over 15 years experience on improving properties.

"Great! He kept in touch and arrived when he said he would. He is clean and personable. He was able to finish within his estimated time for this project."

Robin B on July 2024


Impressive Partners

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Impressive Partners

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We specialize in rehabilitation, remodeling, new construction, inside and out. Kitchens, bath, sunroom or deck. With the owners background in yacht design and construction, our attention to detail and fine finish is beyond the normal.

We specialize in rehabilitation, remodeling, new construction, inside and out. Kitchens, bath, sunroom or deck. With the owners background in yacht design and construction, our attention to detail and fine finish is beyond the normal.



Unversal Home Renovations

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Unversal Home Renovations

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38 years of experience

Established in 1987, Universal Home Renovations has over 125 years of combined experience in the building and remodeling trade. We are a privately owned Corporation, family operated & managed.

Established in 1987, Universal Home Renovations has over 125 years of combined experience in the building and remodeling trade. We are a privately owned Corporation, family operated & managed.



Sustainable Structures, Inc.

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Sustainable Structures, Inc.

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18 years of experience

Established in 2007 Sustainable Structures currently has 9 employees and enlists the services of a 6 sub contractors regularly. Residential energy efficiency is our business. We pride our selves in our customer satisfaction and our long term reduction of fossil fuel usage in our home State of Maine.

Established in 2007 Sustainable Structures currently has 9 employees and enlists the services of a 6 sub contractors regularly. Residential energy efficiency is our business. We pride our selves in our customer satisfaction and our long term reduction of fossil fuel usage in our home State of Maine.




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Weatherization Experts

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Weatherization Experts

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Customers say: Terrific value
36 years of experience

We have been in the building trade for 25 years and added specialty weatherization 6 years ago. We are certified contractors for Maine State Housing Authority and Efficiency Maine. We are EPA Certified Lead Safe Renovators and fully insured. BPI Certified.

"Horrible Job! This outfit changed their appointment times at least five times before actually starting the job. They blew cellulose insulation into our east bedroom attic, but had complete disregard for the mess they created. They ran the discharge hose up through an open ceiling hatch with no attempt at sealing the opening. As a result, cellulose debris & dust was EVERYWHERE! It took my wife and me several hours of vacuuming, washing items, shaking out blankets and rugs, and serious dusting to get the spaces back somewhat civilized."

Wm G on October 2021

We have been in the building trade for 25 years and added specialty weatherization 6 years ago. We are certified contractors for Maine State Housing Authority and Efficiency Maine. We are EPA Certified Lead Safe Renovators and fully insured. BPI Certified.

"Horrible Job! This outfit changed their appointment times at least five times before actually starting the job. They blew cellulose insulation into our east bedroom attic, but had complete disregard for the mess they created. They ran the discharge hose up through an open ceiling hatch with no attempt at sealing the opening. As a result, cellulose debris & dust was EVERYWHERE! It took my wife and me several hours of vacuuming, washing items, shaking out blankets and rugs, and serious dusting to get the spaces back somewhat civilized."

Wm G on October 2021


TC Hafford Basement Systems Inc

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TC Hafford Basement Systems Inc

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Customers say: True professional
34 years of experience

Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair experts since 1991. Free estimates & inspections.

"I had a basement waterproofing project done by TC Hafford in March costing over 19K. It is now July and my basement is full of water, once again,on this rainy day. I have been back and forth with this company for months, and after sending someone in who finally admitted to faulty installation, I am still waiting for them to fix their mistakes. I absolutely would never recommend this company to anyone."

Stacey W on July 2024

Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space & Foundation Repair experts since 1991. Free estimates & inspections.

"I had a basement waterproofing project done by TC Hafford in March costing over 19K. It is now July and my basement is full of water, once again,on this rainy day. I have been back and forth with this company for months, and after sending someone in who finally admitted to faulty installation, I am still waiting for them to fix their mistakes. I absolutely would never recommend this company to anyone."

Stacey W on July 2024

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Anything having to do with the structure of your home, such as raising the ceiling, is usually the most expensive part of finishing a basement. Another project component that could be a surprisingly high expense is adding an exterior entrance. 

The cost of a walkout basement can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.

The purpose of crawl space encapsulation is to prevent mold and moisture from entering your space. If your vapor barrier is properly installed and intact, it will dramatically reduce the chance that your crawl space develops mold. That said, moisture can condense in the area. If you notice excess humidity, you may need to install a dehumidifier to stave off mold and mildew growth.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

Make sure you're calling in the right expert to help repair and/or clean your crawl space. A serious issue may require multiple experts that include a local mold remediation pro, an HVAC pro, a foundation pro, and a plumber. You should also consider using a nearby junk removal service to avoid handling debris that could be covered in mold, fungi, rot, or asbestos.

Since basements are prone to water and moisture issues and the resulting problems can be expensive to repair and potentially damaging to your home, basement waterproofing is almost always worthwhile. Even for homes that haven’t experienced water infiltration, waterproofing the basement is insurance against facing expensive repair bills in the future. All basements will leak at some point, so fixing drainage issues and taking steps to prevent moisture and water infiltration is wise.

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