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LR Higgins Inc
5.0(
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Serving Peaks Island, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

"The job went according to plan and looks amazing. I met with LR Higgins Inc. late winter and we discussed the job I needed done. With the pandemic, the windows and doors would take a while to be delivered especially the custom sliding doors for the breezeway. Eric kept me in the loop the entire time. He updated me on a regular basis to let me know when he thought the product would be delivered and a start date. His crew was informative and very clean. All debris was picked up and swept up. I have used LR Higgins in the past and I keep gong back to them. They do a FANTASTIC job!"
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Fortin Construction, Inc
4.5(
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Serving Peaks Island, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fortin Construction offers everything you need to build a new home in one stop. Budget and schedule were spot on. All materials used are name brand quality. Dedicated service guy for one year after completion is a very nice touch. Best of all Fortin was able to locate/position my home providing a bone-dry basement in an area which makes that almost impossible. Would highly recommend. Well done!!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Willard Square Home Repair
5.0(
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Serving Peaks Island, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial contact for an estimate and all the way through the completion of the project, Mike and his excellent crew kept me informed of the progress, alerted me if there were going to be delays(weather related) and offered solutions to unexpected issues that arose and promptly corrected them. Very professional and courteous throughout the project. Impressed with the quality of the work done and also how clean they left the worksite. Disposed of the waste generated promptly after the work was completed I would not hesitate to hire Willard Square Home Repair for future repairs needed around my home. It was a pleasure doing business with this company."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Richard P Waltz Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
4.0(
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Serving Peaks Island, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1936

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Furnace started blowing cold air in January 2026. Waltz came out and said, since it happened to be blowing warm air on the day they were there, there was nothing wrong with the furnace. When we called them again in February, they diagnosed an actual problem and said they would order the part to fix it. Today is March 5 AND THEY HAVE STILL NOT EVEN ORDERED THE PART!!! We have spent a almost the entire winter of 2026 - remember how cold it has been?- with NO FUNCTIONING FURNACE. There is no excuse for this negligence "
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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HAZELWOOD HANDYMAN
4.7(
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Serving Peaks Island, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hazelwood Handyman was amazing. They were on time, did a great job and came in at the estimated price. One thin guy moved a frig that weighs at least 800 pds- it took 4 movers to put it in place when installed. I was amazed! Highly recommended."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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NEPMAR Co - NE Property Management and Services
5.0(
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Serving Peaks Island, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Whether you are thinking about getting retired from your property management duties or major renovation or you've accumulated a list of small repair projects - \n New England Property Management & Service Company can help!\n\nWe reasonably fit in any household budget, because we are ONE-STOP-SHOP Service Co.\n\nNEPMAR is 5 star Commercial and Residential Property Full Service and Management company, which provides "A to Z" range of management, maintenance, restoration, renovation and general property services to the home and business owners.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Peaks Island, 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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