Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Top Notch Construct did an amazing job transforming my outdated 1970's kitchen and bathroom into modern living spaces! Tommy and Israel did a fantastic job from the flooring to the cabinetry, tile work and shower. I would highly recommend them for your next project. I've included before and after pictures."
+28
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Jason was upfront, honest, and did an amazing job on the removal of the old driveway and putting the new one down. The whole team did an excellent job and I am extremely happy with the outcome. He didn't take any short cuts on pricing or on the labor. I would say my only grip would be he was hard to get ahold of sometimes, but when yountake into account that he is physically at the jobsite working and not sitting in some office it is of little consequence. If you have any paving needs, this is the company you want. You do not need to look any further."
+83
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was on a quicker time frame than available. Ben was professional and came quickly to do the estimate and talk about the job."
+32
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Everything completed as rescheduled after a weather delay. The crews arrived on time, did the project (2 foundation Cracks, and cleaned up"
+16
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Bob was fantastic to work with! He came out and gave me an estimate that was good and was able to get the job done in a timely manner! Him and his worker (Don) were knowledgeable and worked well to make sure the project was done in a way that not only looks good but worked for what I wanted! I am beyond happy with the way Bob completed my project! Thank you Bob (and Don)!"
+82
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were good in communicating and they got everything done on time. They were professional, kind and had a very good experience. I do not have a complaint at all."
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Great experience from begining to end, we are planning on having more work done in the near and far future. Resonably priced and the work was done extremely efficiently and the project area was cleaned and neat when the crew left."
+53
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent service and quality materials"
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We had a duplex, 2 narrow driveways, that I couldn't get anyone to commit to. Finding a reliable plow guy is so difficult these days. 2 years in a row it was a nightmare finding someone. Aaron agreed and was very upfront about where the snow would go etc. He was responsive on snow days and accommodating when asked to start. We really appreciated his services and would recommend his company for snow removal services"
+5
Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"came on time, very nice and upfront about his rates which are fair . we had him check our kitchen light switch and he was able to alleviate my fears of a fire starting . We hired him for some concrete work too in the future weeks. would recommend"
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