Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Wonderful experience, Doug, his father and co-worker all showed up on time each morning, cleaned up after each day's work and the materials ordered were precise. Best of all there was no running around to other work sites! The workmanship was excellent!"
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Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
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Emergency services offered
"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"
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Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Offers commercial services
"We hired Brian to fix our leaky windows. We weren't sure it could even be done. But he improvised something using weatherstripping, and our home is nice and warm now as the wind howls outside at 20 degrees. He worked quickly and kept us informed every step of the way. We are extremely pleased."
Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Customers say: Super punctual
"We had three separate projects; A new front porch, A new deck and sunroom, A new floor and repairs after some water damage we suffered. Throughout each project they were professional, fair, diligent and accommodative to our needs. I felt their pricing was fair and competitive. Most importantly, their communications were timely and accurate. We are very pleased with their quality in the end product. We are moving forward with our next project, A new shed and workshop added to our existing garage."
Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 1975
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Customers say: Quality work
"Wayne and Dan were professional and thorough. I felt that for the size of the job the price was steep."
Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"What I found outstanding was the excellent communication from Greg about my project at all stages, from the first meeting, through the repair process, to the completion. I always knew what to expect from the day-to-day work and I felt he and I were on the same page. My facia board, gable board, removal of moss on my roof and door replacement was accomplished safely and thoughtfully by his competent crew. I would recommend this company to anyone as I feel they are very trustworthy, and I hope to use them again for my next project"
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Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"great job plowing my driveway, AND he came back after the street plows blocked me in to remove snow at the end of my driveway! I would recommend him to everyone"
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Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"We are in the process of having our deck re-paired with Backwoods Built."
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Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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I have been an active professional in carpentry/construction for 5 years. I take pride in completing high quality work in a timely manner. I am always grateful for all business earned and make sure to take care of the clients property as if its my own and so I am diligent in keeping the work area clean and leaving it clean. The work I can accomplish for you includes framing, interior & exterior trim, decks, window and door installation, flooring and custom wood work. Thanks for your time thus far and look forward to working with you!
Serving Steep Falls, ME and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
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