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"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"

Nancy D on January 2025

Locally owned & operated since 1978, fully licensed & insured. Uses licensed subs for skilled trades. Discounts available for Angie's list members. Free estimates upon request, no travel charges.

"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"

Nancy D on January 2025


"We had a great experience working with Wes from Boynton Builders LLC! We had a pretty extensive basement remodel / conversion to living space project that we needed help on, and we are extremely happy all aspects of this project using Boynton Builders LLC. Wes responded quickly to a voice message I left, was able to quickly schedule a time to visit to discuss our intended Scope of Work (which also involved another project re-enforcing a carrying beam and support post in our detached garage) after which he quickly provided detailed quote that fortunately fell with our budget. We agreed to move forward, and Wes went to the Town Office for us and took care of the Building Permit and were able to start our project within a couple of weeks and the work proceeded at a good clip with every stage discussed being performed in the order identified from the onset. As the project progressed, we added an additional phase to the scope of work (Install Flooring and a new double door) and he quickly estimated the additional cost got the next phase into his schedule about a week after the completion of the first / original project. Throughout the whole project Wes was pleasant, professional, motivated and productive and open to any requests for change as the space began to be completed and new ideas came into play as we were better able to visualize the final result. Wes completed all of the work on time and within the budget/ and additional scope estimates. We already have the next project planned and will be using Boynton Builders LLC again. Any friends that have seen the completed project state that it is "an incredible transformation" and we are proud to welcome friends into a space that was once an embarrassment. I would also like to mention that I originally reached out and left the same voicemail (one right after the other) for three different contractors and Wes was the only callback received, and that was within a couple hours."

David M on April 2025

General contracting - including but not limited to; renovations, siding, decking, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring installation, window installation, insulation, demo & demo removal, etc. Ground work & excavation work also available.

"We had a great experience working with Wes from Boynton Builders LLC! We had a pretty extensive basement remodel / conversion to living space project that we needed help on, and we are extremely happy all aspects of this project using Boynton Builders LLC. Wes responded quickly to a voice message I left, was able to quickly schedule a time to visit to discuss our intended Scope of Work (which also involved another project re-enforcing a carrying beam and support post in our detached garage) after which he quickly provided detailed quote that fortunately fell with our budget. We agreed to move forward, and Wes went to the Town Office for us and took care of the Building Permit and were able to start our project within a couple of weeks and the work proceeded at a good clip with every stage discussed being performed in the order identified from the onset. As the project progressed, we added an additional phase to the scope of work (Install Flooring and a new double door) and he quickly estimated the additional cost got the next phase into his schedule about a week after the completion of the first / original project. Throughout the whole project Wes was pleasant, professional, motivated and productive and open to any requests for change as the space began to be completed and new ideas came into play as we were better able to visualize the final result. Wes completed all of the work on time and within the budget/ and additional scope estimates. We already have the next project planned and will be using Boynton Builders LLC again. Any friends that have seen the completed project state that it is "an incredible transformation" and we are proud to welcome friends into a space that was once an embarrassment. I would also like to mention that I originally reached out and left the same voicemail (one right after the other) for three different contractors and Wes was the only callback received, and that was within a couple hours."

David M on April 2025


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We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, interior and exterior.. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Went great. Spencer is very knowledgeable and does great work....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

Chad T on June 2024

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, interior and exterior.. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Went great. Spencer is very knowledgeable and does great work....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

Chad T on June 2024


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Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!

Bradford Home Services is your personal maintenance company for your home, condo, rental property, or seasonal property! Born from our sister company Bradford Construction Management, you can trust your home is being reviewed by seasoned home builders! We have over 70 years of experience in the residential construction market, building high end homes, from design to finish. Take advantage of our bi-annual assessments for only $25/Month! We will review your whole home Exterior, Interior, plumbing, electrical, heating etc! we will then send you a detailed report with pictures, videos, and recommendation on fixes! But it doesn't stop there, we can price and repair any aspect of your home!


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My name is Brandon Wood, I have been in the carpentry business for 4 years! At the beginning of 2023 I opened my own business, Lakewood Handyman. I can do all jobs big and small! I am a licensed heat pump installer, and I specialize in all things flooring. I do however provide all handyman services big and small such as; Remodels, demo, drywall, ceilings, roofing, deck building, tiling, painting, plumbing, landscaping, waste removal, you name it! If I am unable, I will be honest!

My name is Brandon Wood, I have been in the carpentry business for 4 years! At the beginning of 2023 I opened my own business, Lakewood Handyman. I can do all jobs big and small! I am a licensed heat pump installer, and I specialize in all things flooring. I do however provide all handyman services big and small such as; Remodels, demo, drywall, ceilings, roofing, deck building, tiling, painting, plumbing, landscaping, waste removal, you name it! If I am unable, I will be honest!


"Fantastic work, highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and made great suggestions that enhanced the project. Overall a great team that we hope to work with again in the not-to-distant future."

Mark O on October 2023

General Contracting Company, specializing in roofing, decks, framing, siding, windows, doors, trim work , painting and rot repair. 25+ yrs. experience in the field.

"Fantastic work, highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and made great suggestions that enhanced the project. Overall a great team that we hope to work with again in the not-to-distant future."

Mark O on October 2023


Wright Choice Dock and Home Services

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Wright Choice Dock and Home Services

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Backed by over 20 years of our family being in the Carpentry, Remodeling, Landscaping and really every type of home and property service business there is you could say we are the Wright Choice for you. From building a home to painting a shed to mowing the lawn and taking care of any landscaping need you may have we can do it, We are fully insured and take pride in our work. We also offer Dock services as well for those who live on the water, There is no job to big or to small for us.

Backed by over 20 years of our family being in the Carpentry, Remodeling, Landscaping and really every type of home and property service business there is you could say we are the Wright Choice for you. From building a home to painting a shed to mowing the lawn and taking care of any landscaping need you may have we can do it, We are fully insured and take pride in our work. We also offer Dock services as well for those who live on the water, There is no job to big or to small for us.




P.R. Professional Builders

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Greeting! We are professional, commercial concrete workers by trade looking to bring our experience skills and knowledge to your upcoming home projects. With experience in foundation footings and walls, stairs, slabs and various forms of repair work we can deliver your project on time and on budget. Our skills include: - Measurement and layout - Rebar planning and placement - Building formwork - Pouring and finishing concrete - Striping of formwork - Repairs on existing concrete structures We are well versed in abstract problem solving and would deeply appreciate your business. There is no job to big or too small, contact us today for your initial consultation!

Greeting! We are professional, commercial concrete workers by trade looking to bring our experience skills and knowledge to your upcoming home projects. With experience in foundation footings and walls, stairs, slabs and various forms of repair work we can deliver your project on time and on budget. Our skills include: - Measurement and layout - Rebar planning and placement - Building formwork - Pouring and finishing concrete - Striping of formwork - Repairs on existing concrete structures We are well versed in abstract problem solving and would deeply appreciate your business. There is no job to big or too small, contact us today for your initial consultation!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Finishing a basement normally takes four to eight weeks, but the timeline depends on the size of your basement, your contractor's availability, and the extent of finishing work. Framing the basement will take three to five days, while adding electrical and rough-in plumbing can be another three to five days. Adding drywall can take five days, and floor installation can take two to three days. Final touches, like painting and adding trim, will take another week.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

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