Charles Barnett Building Contractors, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"I hired Barnett as the contractor for a bathroom remodel. We ended up doing much of the running around for materials and the project took more than 3 months and still did not get completed. It also cost significantly more than the original estimate do mostly to poor project management. I would not hire this company for another project."
Jeff L on July 2008
Charles Barnett Building Contractors, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"I hired Barnett as the contractor for a bathroom remodel. We ended up doing much of the running around for materials and the project took more than 3 months and still did not get completed. It also cost significantly more than the original estimate do mostly to poor project management. I would not hire this company for another project."
Jeff L on July 2008
Our mission at Sweeney Construction is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Sweeney Construction stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"He was great, great work and got the job done on schedule."
Freddie V on August 2022
Our mission at Sweeney Construction is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Sweeney Construction stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"He was great, great work and got the job done on schedule."
Freddie V on August 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"A very professional company that goes above and beyond to stay in budget and complete the job in the time frame provided. Excellent work and I was very happy with the finish product and quality of work performed through out the project scope."
Jacqueline G on June 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"A very professional company that goes above and beyond to stay in budget and complete the job in the time frame provided. Excellent work and I was very happy with the finish product and quality of work performed through out the project scope."
Jacqueline G on June 2023
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Thorough and has pride in the quality of his work. Checked severally after work was done."
Toyin A on April 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Thorough and has pride in the quality of his work. Checked severally after work was done."
Toyin A on April 2025
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and remodels, carpentry, siding, tile, painting, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We offer a one year guarantee on all jobs performed. Estimates are free and there are no up front costs to our home and business owners. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
Were a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and remodels, carpentry, siding, tile, painting, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We offer a one year guarantee on all jobs performed. Estimates are free and there are no up front costs to our home and business owners. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
New England home improvements in locally owned and operated specializing in general remodeling services. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"Micah was a joy to work with, on time, reasonably priced."
Steven G on March 2025
New England home improvements in locally owned and operated specializing in general remodeling services. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"Micah was a joy to work with, on time, reasonably priced."
Steven G on March 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
Hello, AACT Contracting here! Our team has over 55 years combined experience in all phases of residential construction! We can take your project from frame to finish! We specialize in Bathroom and kitchen remodeling as well as decks and additions!
"AACT was fantastic! Tommy, and his crew, Thaad and Josh, did a great job upgrading our 70's era bathroom into a modern bathroom with a sleek and clean appearance. They completed the job on time and each day cleaned up keeping disruption to a minimum. Further, they helped with a small plumbing project that is helping to keep our front gardens in bloom! We highly recommend AACT."
Pamela D on May 2025
Hello, AACT Contracting here! Our team has over 55 years combined experience in all phases of residential construction! We can take your project from frame to finish! We specialize in Bathroom and kitchen remodeling as well as decks and additions!
"AACT was fantastic! Tommy, and his crew, Thaad and Josh, did a great job upgrading our 70's era bathroom into a modern bathroom with a sleek and clean appearance. They completed the job on time and each day cleaned up keeping disruption to a minimum. Further, they helped with a small plumbing project that is helping to keep our front gardens in bloom! We highly recommend AACT."
Pamela D on May 2025
For over 40 years, Northern New Englanders have trusted Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping to personalize the look and function of their landscape. We specialize in the design and installation of landscape gardens and hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. In addition, we offer design and commercial landscape maintenance. We strive to earn your business in everything we do. Your beautiful, finished landscape is the result of our extensive expertise and Yankee work ethic, delivered by the friendliest staff in the business. Many of the trees and shrubs we install come from our own 200-acre Nursery in Berwick, Maine. We invite you to spend some time getting to know our work and reputation. Whatever your vision for your landscape, all of us at Salmon Falls are committed to making it a reality.
For over 40 years, Northern New Englanders have trusted Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping to personalize the look and function of their landscape. We specialize in the design and installation of landscape gardens and hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. In addition, we offer design and commercial landscape maintenance. We strive to earn your business in everything we do. Your beautiful, finished landscape is the result of our extensive expertise and Yankee work ethic, delivered by the friendliest staff in the business. Many of the trees and shrubs we install come from our own 200-acre Nursery in Berwick, Maine. We invite you to spend some time getting to know our work and reputation. Whatever your vision for your landscape, all of us at Salmon Falls are committed to making it a reality.
We specialize in envisioning, designing, and building high quality kitchens and baths. Our remodeling services are simple and flexible - we tailor to your stylistic needs whether they be antique, traditional or contemporary. We are dedicated to fulfilling our promise of customer satisfaction, guaranteed.
"I am so happy that I hired One Eleven Developers and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of the project. These guys are very knowledgable and experienced. They took pride in their work and worked hard to bring my vision to fruition. They took pride in their work and my personal satisfaction with the job really mattered to them. They listened to my ideas and offered their own suggestions based on their years of experience. In addition to their skill they were a delight to work with, they were respectful, friendly, communicative, they worked hard to keep costs down and kept me informed! I've already recommended them to a friend and hired them for more projects! If you end up choosing One Eleven Dev. you won't regret it!"
Anne S on July 2024
We specialize in envisioning, designing, and building high quality kitchens and baths. Our remodeling services are simple and flexible - we tailor to your stylistic needs whether they be antique, traditional or contemporary. We are dedicated to fulfilling our promise of customer satisfaction, guaranteed.
"I am so happy that I hired One Eleven Developers and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of the project. These guys are very knowledgable and experienced. They took pride in their work and worked hard to bring my vision to fruition. They took pride in their work and my personal satisfaction with the job really mattered to them. They listened to my ideas and offered their own suggestions based on their years of experience. In addition to their skill they were a delight to work with, they were respectful, friendly, communicative, they worked hard to keep costs down and kept me informed! I've already recommended them to a friend and hired them for more projects! If you end up choosing One Eleven Dev. you won't regret it!"
Anne S on July 2024
The 30% rule serves as a guideline suggesting that renovation costs should not exceed 30% of your home's current market value. This principle helps prevent over-investing in improvements that the market may not fully reward upon resale.
For example, if your property is valued at $200,000, keeping your renovation budget under $60,000 provides better financial returns. However, this rule should be balanced with your personal goals and how long you plan to remain in the home.
A $50,000 budget can effectively transform several spaces if carefully allocated. This amount covers a moderate kitchen refresh combined with a bathroom update, or several less complex rooms like bedrooms and living areas.
Your geographic location, material choices, and the extent of structural changes significantly impact what this budget can accomplish. Focusing on cosmetic improvements rather than major layout changes helps maximize your investment across multiple spaces.
Labor constitutes the largest expense in multi-room remodels, accounting for 40% to 70% of total costs. Kitchen and bathroom spaces demand the highest investment due to their specialized fixtures, cabinetry requirements, and necessary plumbing work.
Premium materials such as natural stone countertops, hardwood flooring, and custom cabinetry also significantly increase project costs. Strategic budgeting that balances splurges and savings helps manage these high-cost elements effectively.
Most multi-room remodeling projects require three to six months from start to completion, though complex renovations may extend longer. The process follows a necessary sequence of demolition, structural work, mechanical rough-ins, finishing, and final detailing.
Timeline variables include material availability, contractor scheduling, inspection delays, and unexpected conditions discovered during construction. Establishing clear communication with your contractor and making prompt decisions helps maintain momentum throughout the project.
Begin with foundational and structural modifications that affect multiple spaces before progressing to individual rooms. Address "wet" areas like kitchens and bathrooms next, as these involve the most complex work with plumbing and specialized installations. Complete bedrooms and living spaces last to prevent damage to newly finished areas.
This logical progression minimizes redundant work and creates at least one functional living zone throughout the renovation process. Coordinating related work across different spaces also improves efficiency and potentially reduces costs.