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GrayBridge

5.00(
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GrayBridge

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

GrayBridge 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.

"Went above and beyond did fabulous work. Very satisfied."

Stephen L on November 2025

GrayBridge 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.

"Went above and beyond did fabulous work. Very satisfied."

Stephen L on November 2025


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Black Bear Construction, LLC

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Black Bear Construction, LLC

4.67(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Black Bear Construction LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! We are a home repair and renovation company. Also offering demo and waste removal

"Kyle and his team were fantastic. Not only were they affordable but built great quality deck, were transparent and made sure we were satisfied with everything. He was also very flexible to our multiple asks throughout the process. We had a unique layout as we live on a hill and Kyle went out of his way to coordinate with companies to confirm that it was safe to build (as we had some water runoff concerns). Once he did this, the deck its self exceeded our expectations and Kyle and his team were amazing to work with. I'd recommend them for any project. "

Darren C on October 2025

Welcome to Black Bear Construction LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! We are a home repair and renovation company. Also offering demo and waste removal

"Kyle and his team were fantastic. Not only were they affordable but built great quality deck, were transparent and made sure we were satisfied with everything. He was also very flexible to our multiple asks throughout the process. We had a unique layout as we live on a hill and Kyle went out of his way to coordinate with companies to confirm that it was safe to build (as we had some water runoff concerns). Once he did this, the deck its self exceeded our expectations and Kyle and his team were amazing to work with. I'd recommend them for any project. "

Darren C on October 2025


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Jack of All Trades Handyman Services

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Jack of All Trades Handyman Services

1.50(
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Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are here for all your handyman needs. We cover interior and exterior carpentry work including interior painting and remodeling , minor masonry, electrical and plumbing. We also install appliances and furniture. We also provide Gutter maintenance and yard work including fence repair.

"NO STARS! I will never hire him again. He's a liar and he seriously overcharges. I told him about our drafty exterior office door and how I was told by another contractor friend whom I trust that the door frame needed to be replaced. But Jack of All Trades guy said it only needed weather stripping, told us he brought some with him, and asked if we wanted him to install it. We said yes but now wish we hadn't. He charged us $60 for 19 feet of weather stripping, the simple sticky-sided kind, that I now know only costs $31 for a 60-foot roll on Amazon. He said it costs him $20 per strip. I now know it doesn't come in strips--it comes in rolls. AND OUR DOOR IS STILL DRAFTY! He also charged us $100 for driving to our house, which is less than a 30 minute a drive for him. All of this is especially terrible behavior given the state of the economy right now with the majority of people dealing financial troubles, and this ******* came in and screwed us over BIG TIME! Don't hire him! "

Renee D on November 2025

We are here for all your handyman needs. We cover interior and exterior carpentry work including interior painting and remodeling , minor masonry, electrical and plumbing. We also install appliances and furniture. We also provide Gutter maintenance and yard work including fence repair.

"NO STARS! I will never hire him again. He's a liar and he seriously overcharges. I told him about our drafty exterior office door and how I was told by another contractor friend whom I trust that the door frame needed to be replaced. But Jack of All Trades guy said it only needed weather stripping, told us he brought some with him, and asked if we wanted him to install it. We said yes but now wish we hadn't. He charged us $60 for 19 feet of weather stripping, the simple sticky-sided kind, that I now know only costs $31 for a 60-foot roll on Amazon. He said it costs him $20 per strip. I now know it doesn't come in strips--it comes in rolls. AND OUR DOOR IS STILL DRAFTY! He also charged us $100 for driving to our house, which is less than a 30 minute a drive for him. All of this is especially terrible behavior given the state of the economy right now with the majority of people dealing financial troubles, and this ******* came in and screwed us over BIG TIME! Don't hire him! "

Renee D on November 2025


Forrestworx llc

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Forrestworx llc

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We are a newly established, small business, offering an array of services from landscaping to carpentry, mechanical services, building, and fabrication. There’s no job that we will turn down. We complete jobs safely and efficiently. fully insured and we offer free estimates.

We are a newly established, small business, offering an array of services from landscaping to carpentry, mechanical services, building, and fabrication. There’s no job that we will turn down. We complete jobs safely and efficiently. fully insured and we offer free estimates.


Little helpers

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Little helpers

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hello there my dear friend, how can I be of assistance to you today? Please if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out so that we can assist you with your projects and or concerns we pride ourselves in being able to provide you with the best solution for the situation and are happy to assist you with any issues that you may encounter.

Hello there my dear friend, how can I be of assistance to you today? Please if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out so that we can assist you with your projects and or concerns we pride ourselves in being able to provide you with the best solution for the situation and are happy to assist you with any issues that you may encounter.


Protect-A-Child

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Protect-A-Child

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We help families throughout New England childproof their swimming pools. With over 25 years of experience in the child safety industry, we install the Protect-A-Child Pool Fence because we believe it offers the best in safety, quality and construction. We take our work very seriously and our client relationships go much deeper than simply making a sale. We pride ourselves in our exceptional customer service. You can feel peace of mind knowing that we’ll be there for you from the first call through the completed installation.

"I had considered trying to do this job myself (well having my step-father do it), but after seeing a video review of the strength of the various "DIY" polls vs. the Protect-A-Child fence I decided to try and find a vendor to install it. I came across Susan and Jeff and am so happy that I did. They were really easy to communicate with, and offered some great suggestions that ended up changing the way we wanted to have the fence configured. Jeff came and had it installed in a half day, connecting up against an existing fence. Really happy we went with this company, any extra money over what a DIY version would have cost was certainly saved in stress and time."

Shelby v on June 2020

We help families throughout New England childproof their swimming pools. With over 25 years of experience in the child safety industry, we install the Protect-A-Child Pool Fence because we believe it offers the best in safety, quality and construction. We take our work very seriously and our client relationships go much deeper than simply making a sale. We pride ourselves in our exceptional customer service. You can feel peace of mind knowing that we’ll be there for you from the first call through the completed installation.

"I had considered trying to do this job myself (well having my step-father do it), but after seeing a video review of the strength of the various "DIY" polls vs. the Protect-A-Child fence I decided to try and find a vendor to install it. I came across Susan and Jeff and am so happy that I did. They were really easy to communicate with, and offered some great suggestions that ended up changing the way we wanted to have the fence configured. Jeff came and had it installed in a half day, connecting up against an existing fence. Really happy we went with this company, any extra money over what a DIY version would have cost was certainly saved in stress and time."

Shelby v on June 2020



Matthew J Bouton

3.67(
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Matthew J Bouton

3.67(
3
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2002 years of experience

We have been in business for 9 years in the State of Maine. Additional DBA - MJ Bouton Contracting LLC.

"/10 do not recommend. He came in and tiled my shower room. When we contacted our contractor who hired this guy because of concerns we had, Matt blamed everyone else except himself for the poor craftsmanship. A second opinion was sent by our contractor after Matt refused to replace certain things, even under the warranty, and there were numerous concerns and red flags. Those include not sealing the grout so it’s chipping away, messy grouting and caulking, missing trim, significant pudding and standing water and the list goes in. See pictures. If we wanted a 12x12 pattern we would have gotten 12x12 tiles This doesn’t even include my kitchen backsplash that he also didn’t seal. . Poor communication. Poor craftsmanship."

Jessica M on October 2022

We have been in business for 9 years in the State of Maine. Additional DBA - MJ Bouton Contracting LLC.

"/10 do not recommend. He came in and tiled my shower room. When we contacted our contractor who hired this guy because of concerns we had, Matt blamed everyone else except himself for the poor craftsmanship. A second opinion was sent by our contractor after Matt refused to replace certain things, even under the warranty, and there were numerous concerns and red flags. Those include not sealing the grout so it’s chipping away, messy grouting and caulking, missing trim, significant pudding and standing water and the list goes in. See pictures. If we wanted a 12x12 pattern we would have gotten 12x12 tiles This doesn’t even include my kitchen backsplash that he also didn’t seal. . Poor communication. Poor craftsmanship."

Jessica M on October 2022


Corporate Construction

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Corporate Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Corporate Construction is a locally owned and operated business. We have crews that strive on excellence and integrity with all work they do. We have completed projects from the large commercial scale to the smaller residential job that requires only a few hours of work. Our local sub contractors are fully insured and very dependable. Our projects start on time and are finished in a timely manner.

Corporate Construction is a locally owned and operated business. We have crews that strive on excellence and integrity with all work they do. We have completed projects from the large commercial scale to the smaller residential job that requires only a few hours of work. Our local sub contractors are fully insured and very dependable. Our projects start on time and are finished in a timely manner.


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Childproofing questions, answered by experts

A professional childproofer will first survey your home to identify potentially dangerous locations, including stairs, cabinets, and pools. Once approved, your professional will order and install the safety equipment for you. 

Some ways a childproofing professional will make your home safe include:

  • Anchoring large furniture 

  • Installing safety gates

  • Installing safety latches on cabinets and drawers 

  • Covering railings that could trap a child

  • Covering electrical outlets 

  • Installing a swimming pool fence

  • Removing or covering electrical cords where possible

In many cases, you can DIY home childproofing with success. You can purchase childproofing tools like cabinet locks, outlet covers, and table-edge guards and install them easily. 

However, it's best to have a professional childproofing service work on larger projects like pool safety or furniture anchoring. These safety measures can take a lot of time and effort to DIY, plus, you want to ensure the tasks are done correctly to keep your child safe.

The best time to hire a childproofing professional is at least three months before your due date. Although it might seem early, proper childproofing takes time, especially if you need extensive services like a pool fence. Getting your house ready now before your child is on the go only helps to protect them at all stages of life.

Many parents, especially first-time parents, agree that professional childproofing is worth it. These professional childproofing services are trained to recognize dangerous home situations that many people would overlook until it's too late. Furthermore, professional childproofing experts have access to top-of-the-line equipment you can't purchase at most stores, providing longevity and peace of mind.

The average cost of childproofing services is $410. This cost can range from $190 to $630 or more, depending on the size of your home and what services you need. 

The location of the childproofing additions also plays a vital role in the overall cost. For example, a bathroom is relatively small and costs about $150 to fully childproof. However, if you have a swimming pool, you could spend as much as $1,500 to $10,000 to make it entirely safe for small children, including adding a pool fence.

The South Portland, ME homeowners’ guide to childproofing services

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