Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"took 20 minutes and was charged $270!! Wow good thing I didn't need parts" Seriously the biggest ripoff out there"
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"He will be hired again, he did an excellent job. Knew right away what had to be done and we were up and running in no time. He are having him back to clean our furnace. He is also giving us quotes for other jobs that we want done. That is how pleased we were with Derek Palange. Very professional. Leo Baillargeon"
+3
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very informative, will have him do more to repair the furnace system"
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Small jobs welcome
Customers say: True professional
"Professional, personable, proficient, timely and affordable."
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I had a heat pump system installed this week with 3 heads. Despite bad weather, they arrived on time and installed the system. They were very good at answering questions and respectful of our property. I would recommend them and I have already. Alan"
+12
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Prompt, professional, and pleasant folks. I'm quite happy with my heat pump!"
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Techs were very nice. Took time to put mats down on my carpets to keep them clean. Explained how to operate the heat pump and gave suggestions on how to make it function most efficiently. Everything was cleaned up before they left, they even vacuumed! So glad I went with LaPlante for my heat pump! Bev"
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Call them with a central AC problem, within two days they had replaced the condenser and got my AC up and running, made my household very happy"
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They were super helpful and the staff was so nice I recommend Able Trades to everyone they installed 2 heat pumps in my home and they are amazing iam so thankfull"
+1
Serving Topsham, ME and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional and great work product. Would recommend to anyone. Will use again."
+10
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