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Affordable Excavating and Carpentry

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Affordable Excavating and Carpentry

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25 years of experience

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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River View Construction Co.

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River View Construction Co.

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Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.

Welcome to River View Construction Co. Established in 2014 - We offer General Contracting, Excavation, Forestry Services, Plowing & Sanding. We are fully insured & reputable. We strive to provide an elite experience, seamless, professional & with sense of urgency.


Chris's Castles

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Chris's Castles

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27 years of experience

Chris's Castles is a full service residential and light commercial construction company. We handle everything from a simple door, window, siding, or flooring installation; to full on kitchen, or bathroom remodels, room additions, all the way to full scale ground up builds. We have forged relationships with well respected and licenced trades people to handle all of the licensed aspects of your build including electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and propane/oil licensed professionals. With over 22 years experience as a General Contractor, Chris's Castles is the right company for your next project.

Chris's Castles is a full service residential and light commercial construction company. We handle everything from a simple door, window, siding, or flooring installation; to full on kitchen, or bathroom remodels, room additions, all the way to full scale ground up builds. We have forged relationships with well respected and licenced trades people to handle all of the licensed aspects of your build including electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and propane/oil licensed professionals. With over 22 years experience as a General Contractor, Chris's Castles is the right company for your next project.


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Best Arq

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Best Arq

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17 years of experience

We are BEST ARQ, a design architecture online company in USA. We Can make all the design you need for pool, outdoor bar & grill, drywall sky, landscape, waterfall, wet wall, sky garden, addition house, guest house, and more. With a few info we Can make you a design of a Pool starting at $29.99 and a 3d model with render starting $69.99 high Quality. Try it now, if you are not happy get a full refund. We work with contractors, housewifes and people who needs a real and fast architectural design of high quality. Go Pro with us, any idea we design, dont pay expensive architect who doesnt do or know what you need. Our e-mail [email protected]

We are BEST ARQ, a design architecture online company in USA. We Can make all the design you need for pool, outdoor bar & grill, drywall sky, landscape, waterfall, wet wall, sky garden, addition house, guest house, and more. With a few info we Can make you a design of a Pool starting at $29.99 and a 3d model with render starting $69.99 high Quality. Try it now, if you are not happy get a full refund. We work with contractors, housewifes and people who needs a real and fast architectural design of high quality. Go Pro with us, any idea we design, dont pay expensive architect who doesnt do or know what you need. Our e-mail [email protected]





Allen & Company

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Allen & Company

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44 years of experience

Allen & Company is licensed and insured company providing services such as Residential Renovation. The company is based in South Paris, ME providing services to their clients since 1981. Call now (207) 743-6001 for more information.

Allen & Company is licensed and insured company providing services such as Residential Renovation. The company is based in South Paris, ME providing services to their clients since 1981. Call now (207) 743-6001 for more information.


Ward Cedar Log Homes

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Ward Cedar Log Homes

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Since 1923, Ward Cedar Log Homes of Houlton, ME, is the name to trust for the finest custom cedar log homes and hybrid log homes in the world.

Since 1923, Ward Cedar Log Homes of Houlton, ME, is the name to trust for the finest custom cedar log homes and hybrid log homes in the world.

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Yes, shipping container homes have a very high resale value if they’ve been well maintained over the years. You can resell this home similar to how you’d resell any home. The value depends on the market and the condition. As a bonus, you can transport many container homes depending on the design, which makes them easier to sell if the local market is challenging. 

Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

The national average cost of a building permit is about $1,600, but this number includes extensive renovations. Homeowners typically spend between $150 and $2,000 in general on one or multiple permits for their project. Conversely, permits for simple projects, such as minor electrical renovations, could cost as little as $10.

Shipping container homes last at least 25 years on average, but they can last even longer with proper maintenance. Since shipping containers are made from metal, they’re quite vulnerable to rust and corrosion. This issue is exacerbated in coastal areas or areas with a lot of precipitation. To extend the life span of your container home, install siding that protects the exterior. 

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