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WFA Woodwork
4.5(
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Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Responsible, adaptable, always checks in before completing each section of the project. Made suggestions, but, also very customer focused. I would hire Wade again and have referred him to friends. His work was precise, a true craftsman. Neat, cleans up after the project."
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Bright Barn Doors

+7

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The best electrical Company I have ever had work for me. They scheduled my appointment and kept me informed very well when they could do the job. Mike was very conscious about our house and his work area. He work very fast and fixed everyone of my problems, if you call and there is a little wait time before they can do it wait because Baker electric is worth the wait."
Response time2 days
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Coastline Construction
5.0(
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Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Let me first start off by saying Jon and his team at Coastline Construction are top tier. I put an inquiry into Angi's list and Jon showed up the next day, talked to me about specifics and gave me a timeline I could expect, his quote was very reasonable (lower than others as well) and he stayed within budget. My roofing work came out fantastic and I would recommend this crew to anyone looking to have work done on their homes or businesses. Thanks Jon!"
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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MARINER PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission at MARINER PROPERTY SERVICES LLC 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! MARINER PROPERTY SERVICES LLC 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!

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Bangor Abatement, Inc.
4.5(
2
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Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a good job especially considering how brittle my old siding had become over the years. I’m pleased with their work and the price was right. I plan to hire them to do a couple more small jobs that I’m to old to do myself."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue spruce fence and deck
4.7(
34
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Serving Castine, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew built a 100 ft long section of 6 ft cedar shadow box fencing. They were able to raise the bottom up by one ft for a total height of 7 ft. It is absolutely stunning!"
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+23

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Castine, ME

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

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