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Affordable Excavating and Carpentry

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Affordable Excavating and Carpentry

4.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

When it’s time to make big changes to your home, make sure you hire a team that can produce flawless results. Affordable Excavating has been providing a wide range of general contracting services in the Houlton and Cary, ME areas for decades. Our team can do everything from replacing windows and decks to completely redoing your kitchen.

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

James P on March 2025

When it’s time to make big changes to your home, make sure you hire a team that can produce flawless results. Affordable Excavating has been providing a wide range of general contracting services in the Houlton and Cary, ME areas for decades. Our team can do everything from replacing windows and decks to completely redoing your kitchen.

"Harvey and his team were professional and courteous. My wife and I were very satisfied with the completed work on the interior. We had originally planned on doing the exterior of the house first but had to change our plans. Harvey was accommodating and offered suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't. We are already discussing the projects for this coming summer. He doesn't know it but I have a couple new ideas I may implement. I have no doubt that they will do as an outstanding job on the exterior as they did inside. It looks like a new home."

James P on March 2025


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


POST WOODWORKING INC

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POST WOODWORKING INC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

FOR STORAGE. FOR BEAUTY. FOR A LIFETIME. A shed for storage because that is its purpose. A shed for beauty because it’s a part of your home. A shed for a lifetime because that’s what you can expect from a Post Woodworking shed. Hand made in New Hampshire and built by experienced craftsmen, your Post Woodworking shed is constructed using the very best in technology and fabrication techniques. We have been building sheds for over 50 years and installing them in homes from Massachusetts to Rhode Island and Connecticut to Maine. The Post Woodworking manufacturing facility comprises over 20,000 square feet of production space, that means we can output hundreds of hand crafted sheds per month

FOR STORAGE. FOR BEAUTY. FOR A LIFETIME. A shed for storage because that is its purpose. A shed for beauty because it’s a part of your home. A shed for a lifetime because that’s what you can expect from a Post Woodworking shed. Hand made in New Hampshire and built by experienced craftsmen, your Post Woodworking shed is constructed using the very best in technology and fabrication techniques. We have been building sheds for over 50 years and installing them in homes from Massachusetts to Rhode Island and Connecticut to Maine. The Post Woodworking manufacturing facility comprises over 20,000 square feet of production space, that means we can output hundreds of hand crafted sheds per month


New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos

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New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos

4.88(
16
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Why Choose New England Outdoor? At New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos we take pride in knowing that all of our buildings are constructed to last a lifetime. We use only the highest grade materials and the strongest building methods to construct all our products and confidently stand behind our lifetime warranty. At New England Outdoor we strive to differentiate ourselves by offering exceptional service and support to all our customers. Your satisfaction is our top priority. History In the mid 1960’s Joe Bartolotta Sr. and his son Joe Bartolotta Jr. began designing and manufacturing quality outdoor wood products in the backyard of their home. Items such as picnic tables, gliders, swing sets and doghouses were displayed at outdoor locations, and stored in the sheds they had built for securing the products at night. Soon after, customers began inquiring about purchasing the storage sheds rather than the outdoor furniture. Although this was not the future the Bartolotta family intended, it was the beginning of our storage shed manufacturing business. Current Day New England Outdoor Over 45 years, and tens of thousands of sheds later, New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos is New England’s premier shed builder. Our strong construction and carpentry background has given us the ability to keep up with the constantly changing and advancing building methods and products used in today’s construction. While we have moved forward with these advances and stayed ahead of the competition, our commitment to our valued customers has remained in the foreground. Today, the third generation of the Bartolotta family carries on this tradition of unsurpassed workmanship. Joe Jr. and his two sons Jonathan and Ryan manage the day to day operations for this family owned business, New England Outdoor Sheds and Gazebos.

"Ordering my shed was very easy and everything was explained well. The timeline of delivery and installation was right on schedule with what I was initially told. Day of delivery started early and completion was done in just a couple of hours."

Brenda C on December 2022

Why Choose New England Outdoor? At New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos we take pride in knowing that all of our buildings are constructed to last a lifetime. We use only the highest grade materials and the strongest building methods to construct all our products and confidently stand behind our lifetime warranty. At New England Outdoor we strive to differentiate ourselves by offering exceptional service and support to all our customers. Your satisfaction is our top priority. History In the mid 1960’s Joe Bartolotta Sr. and his son Joe Bartolotta Jr. began designing and manufacturing quality outdoor wood products in the backyard of their home. Items such as picnic tables, gliders, swing sets and doghouses were displayed at outdoor locations, and stored in the sheds they had built for securing the products at night. Soon after, customers began inquiring about purchasing the storage sheds rather than the outdoor furniture. Although this was not the future the Bartolotta family intended, it was the beginning of our storage shed manufacturing business. Current Day New England Outdoor Over 45 years, and tens of thousands of sheds later, New England Outdoor Sheds & Gazebos is New England’s premier shed builder. Our strong construction and carpentry background has given us the ability to keep up with the constantly changing and advancing building methods and products used in today’s construction. While we have moved forward with these advances and stayed ahead of the competition, our commitment to our valued customers has remained in the foreground. Today, the third generation of the Bartolotta family carries on this tradition of unsurpassed workmanship. Joe Jr. and his two sons Jonathan and Ryan manage the day to day operations for this family owned business, New England Outdoor Sheds and Gazebos.

"Ordering my shed was very easy and everything was explained well. The timeline of delivery and installation was right on schedule with what I was initially told. Day of delivery started early and completion was done in just a couple of hours."

Brenda C on December 2022


Owner operated. Uses subs for plumbing, heating, electrical & foundations. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service charges. May contact through email.


Bragg Builders

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Bragg Builders

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

We have built structures from houses and garages to additions and camps as well as beautiful decks from Central Maine to Massachusetts and up to Northern Maine. Licensed and insured quality subs are used when needed. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional Service- Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, & Washington

We have built structures from houses and garages to additions and camps as well as beautiful decks from Central Maine to Massachusetts and up to Northern Maine. Licensed and insured quality subs are used when needed. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional Service- Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, & Washington


EHM

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EHM

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
1954 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021



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Fowler's Roofing & Construction

3.70(
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Fowler's Roofing & Construction

3.70(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1999 years of experience

My name is Clyde Fowler, Jr. and I grew up in Randolph, ME. I started Fowler's Roofing 13 years ago and have been providing roofing services, masonry work, and full construction work all over the state of Maine for over 17 years. My staff and crews are very reliable and professional. When we approach a job from the free estimate to the finished product the number one goal is establishing trust with the homeowner and to provide them with 100% satisfaction. We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We are fully certified and insured and we offer a 24 hour emergency service serving the state of Maine as well as a 5 year Warranty on Labor. Free Estimates!

"Fowler roofing should be avoided at all cost! When I first moved in here I had 5 jobs done by them over about a year. Two roofing jobs and 3 general contractor jobs. Two years after the work I am left with two leaky roofs, broken shingles, shingles blown up in the wind, a laminate floor in my kitchen with 3/8 inch + gaps ALL over the floor and two doors that will not close nor latch properly. But the epitome was when we had a storm move through and I had a roof leak - from a roof they did - that even took down part of my kitchen ceiling and ruined some of my cabinets. I called Fowler and they sent somebody over who found the issue. He didn’t say much about it, just that they would get back to me. I received in the mail an “estimate “ of $650.00 to repair the roof, they wouldn’t even look at my kitchen. I and a different roofer inspected the roof and found the problem- when the workers had installed one of the boots around a vent pipe they had cut the boot to a larger size than the actual pipe diameter. Instead of replacing the boot, they filled the gap with a big wad of silicone, which didn’t hold up. $650.00 to fix a problem they created! And not a mention of the thousands in damages to my kitchen. So within two years all 5 jobs have “failed”. I was embarrassed to even have people over things were so bad - my floor was worse than before their work. I was taking a drink of water when I read over Clyde’s comments at the top of this page and I seriously almost choked at the ludicrous comments. But after some thought, I found that perhaps he was partially correct: I TRUST that Fowler’s does poor work I TRUST that Fowler’s does NOT HONOR their warranties I TRUST that I will NEVER do business with Fowler’s again I TRUST that for the rest of my life I will tell and warn everyone I meet about Fowler’s I TRUST that this review and these others that talk about the quality and longevity of Fowler’s work will help you and you decision And I TRUST that Fowler’s takes advantage of disabled veterans"

Tom F on December 2023

My name is Clyde Fowler, Jr. and I grew up in Randolph, ME. I started Fowler's Roofing 13 years ago and have been providing roofing services, masonry work, and full construction work all over the state of Maine for over 17 years. My staff and crews are very reliable and professional. When we approach a job from the free estimate to the finished product the number one goal is establishing trust with the homeowner and to provide them with 100% satisfaction. We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. We are fully certified and insured and we offer a 24 hour emergency service serving the state of Maine as well as a 5 year Warranty on Labor. Free Estimates!

"Fowler roofing should be avoided at all cost! When I first moved in here I had 5 jobs done by them over about a year. Two roofing jobs and 3 general contractor jobs. Two years after the work I am left with two leaky roofs, broken shingles, shingles blown up in the wind, a laminate floor in my kitchen with 3/8 inch + gaps ALL over the floor and two doors that will not close nor latch properly. But the epitome was when we had a storm move through and I had a roof leak - from a roof they did - that even took down part of my kitchen ceiling and ruined some of my cabinets. I called Fowler and they sent somebody over who found the issue. He didn’t say much about it, just that they would get back to me. I received in the mail an “estimate “ of $650.00 to repair the roof, they wouldn’t even look at my kitchen. I and a different roofer inspected the roof and found the problem- when the workers had installed one of the boots around a vent pipe they had cut the boot to a larger size than the actual pipe diameter. Instead of replacing the boot, they filled the gap with a big wad of silicone, which didn’t hold up. $650.00 to fix a problem they created! And not a mention of the thousands in damages to my kitchen. So within two years all 5 jobs have “failed”. I was embarrassed to even have people over things were so bad - my floor was worse than before their work. I was taking a drink of water when I read over Clyde’s comments at the top of this page and I seriously almost choked at the ludicrous comments. But after some thought, I found that perhaps he was partially correct: I TRUST that Fowler’s does poor work I TRUST that Fowler’s does NOT HONOR their warranties I TRUST that I will NEVER do business with Fowler’s again I TRUST that for the rest of my life I will tell and warn everyone I meet about Fowler’s I TRUST that this review and these others that talk about the quality and longevity of Fowler’s work will help you and you decision And I TRUST that Fowler’s takes advantage of disabled veterans"

Tom F on December 2023


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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

A custom home is one that you design from the ground up, allowing you to customize everything from the square footage to the interior layout to all of the materials used. A spec home is one that a builder has designed and gotten approvals for. Spec homes may give you some limited options for the layout and materials, but most of the build is pre-set. Custom homes cost more and take longer to build.

Local regulations dictate how big an ADU can be, and there may also be restrictions on the percentage of the main residence’s square footage an ADU can have. In most cases, an ADU must be smaller than the main residence, but check with your local building authority to confirm restrictions on ADU size.

How long it takes to build a custom home or rebuild a home after a disaster varies depending on many factors, but averages between seven and 14 months. Smaller homes or homes that don’t need a re-poured foundation may take less time to build than larger homes or homes without an existing foundation. Material availability, contractor schedules, and permit and inspection timelines can all affect how long your house takes to build.

There are energy-efficient options when building a cottage. Select green building materials, high-performance insulation, and energy-efficient windows when designing your cottage. Options such as solar panels, efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting can lower your utility bills and reduce your environmental impact. Many builders offer energy-efficient upgrades as part of the design process.

A contractor can install your shipping container home in as little as 90 days. This is notably quick compared to a traditional home build, which can take more than a year (providing there aren’t permitting or construction delays that make the wait even longer). For the quickest installation, choose a prefab container home.

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