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Minks General Contracting
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Carl's Handyman Service proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
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Baker Electric and Sons
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.\nIn order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer \nin a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n$100.00 Service Fee.

Response time2 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
CM Welding Fabrication
New to Angi

Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

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Wilder Maine Co. LLC
New to Angi

Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Wilder Maine Co. is a Maine-based crew specializing in full-scope residential construction, sawmilling, and custom builds ? from groundwork to finish work. We handle framing, trim, outdoor structures, and custom-milled lumber with craftsmanship, reliability, and clear communication.\n\nWhat makes us different? We?re versatile, resourceful, and hands-on. We don?t just build ? we solve problems, adapt to real-world conditions, and treat every project like it?s our own.\n\nCustomer satisfaction is at the core of what we do. We show up, we communicate, and we finish strong. No shortcuts. No surprises. Just ask.

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Gilmax General Contractors
New to Angi

Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 20 years experience in the Remodeling industry, Gilmax General Contractors is your industry expert in Somerset county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time1 day
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New England Home Renovations LLC
4.0(
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Happiness starts here. Please contact New England Home Renovations at newenglandbuilding.renovations@gmail.com for a quick reply. Be sure to include your telephone number, too. When you need top quality custom home improvements, NE Home Renovations is your one-stop, all-service contractor at an affordable price. It's no wonder NE Home Renovations is the first choice of Angie's List's members. With 30 years of experience in New England, we can help you with your smaller upgrades or full-scale projects. We offer a full in-house staff of state-licensed and insured plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and renovation experts. All workmanship includes a full warranty (five-year labor and one-year material) and only high-quality products. Our friendly team will ensure that each customer is safe, saving money, and completely satisfied. Our customers have consistently given NE Home Renovations A++ ratings with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Angie's List, and we received the 2010 & 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award. We are so confident of our work that we will offer you 10% off your next project if you share our name with a friend. We have offices in Providence, the East and West Bay, and Fall River, MA to help serve you in a timely manner, usually within 48 hours. Call us at (401) 719-6084. To schedule an appointment for a free estimate (including evenings and weekends). Award Winning.

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Blue spruce fence and deck
4.7(
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Serving Detroit, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Detroit, 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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