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Best Co. Exteriors

4.81(
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Best Co. Exteriors

4.81(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Here at Best Co. Exteriors, we believe in quality work. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide the exact exterior service you need to make your property shine. Every project is handled with top efficiency. Call today for an estimate. We look forward to earning your business. We have been providing quality bobcat and excavation services for 25 yrs.

"Warren estimated 3 weeks to complete the drywall project. He completed both drywall and an additional drop ceiling project, all in that 3 week period. His crews were very efficient, professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Warren and his Best Co. for any work types that they routinely do. Other contractors wouldnà ¢ t even call me back, Warren was always courteous and responsive."

Ken T on July 2023

Here at Best Co. Exteriors, we believe in quality work. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide the exact exterior service you need to make your property shine. Every project is handled with top efficiency. Call today for an estimate. We look forward to earning your business. We have been providing quality bobcat and excavation services for 25 yrs.

"Warren estimated 3 weeks to complete the drywall project. He completed both drywall and an additional drop ceiling project, all in that 3 week period. His crews were very efficient, professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Warren and his Best Co. for any work types that they routinely do. Other contractors wouldnà ¢ t even call me back, Warren was always courteous and responsive."

Ken T on July 2023


Williams Construction, New Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

3.50(
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Williams Construction, New Construction & Remodeling, Inc.

3.50(
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21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"They don?t answer messages through Angi and they don?t answer the phone. No voicemail either."

Christine F on March 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"They don?t answer messages through Angi and they don?t answer the phone. No voicemail either."

Christine F on March 2022


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Bavineau Enterprises

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Bavineau Enterprises

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21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Bavineau Enterprises we have a main focus of quality over quantity. We are driven by integrity, good communication, and professionalism. With over 15 years of experience there is no job that we shy away from when it comes to your home project needs. Please call today for a free estimate we look forward to earning your life long business

Here at Bavineau Enterprises we have a main focus of quality over quantity. We are driven by integrity, good communication, and professionalism. With over 15 years of experience there is no job that we shy away from when it comes to your home project needs. Please call today for a free estimate we look forward to earning your life long business


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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
138 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.

"This company is wonderful. They were prompt, the supplies that they used were quality materials, the contractor that worked in our basement was professional, friendly and and so helpful. The work was completed as scheduled and the basement is gorgeous. The family room looks better than I ever thought it could look. We are so happy with work that was done. The family room looks and feels so much better. The insulation that was used has made the room feel warm and pleasant. The family room that we had before was just a room. The family room that Owens Corning created for us is a very special room that we truly enjoy being in. I would recommend using Owens Corning Basement Systems to anyone."

Lyn D on January 2026

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.

"This company is wonderful. They were prompt, the supplies that they used were quality materials, the contractor that worked in our basement was professional, friendly and and so helpful. The work was completed as scheduled and the basement is gorgeous. The family room looks better than I ever thought it could look. We are so happy with work that was done. The family room looks and feels so much better. The insulation that was used has made the room feel warm and pleasant. The family room that we had before was just a room. The family room that Owens Corning created for us is a very special room that we truly enjoy being in. I would recommend using Owens Corning Basement Systems to anyone."

Lyn D on January 2026


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East Coast Vinyl LLC

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East Coast Vinyl LLC

4.67(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

we are exterior remodeling specialist!! we focus on home restorations and Updates we specialize in VINYL SIDING with Azec trim. we Install NEW WINDOWS and REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. ASK US ABOUT?? FREE GUTTERS I have 30+ yrs experience in home remodeling and repair. I build decks kitchens bathrooms ceramic tile work and so on.

"David was wonderful, he was great at explaining his process and the overall time for the project. I would/will be hiring him again in the future."

Andrew L on March 2025

we are exterior remodeling specialist!! we focus on home restorations and Updates we specialize in VINYL SIDING with Azec trim. we Install NEW WINDOWS and REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. ASK US ABOUT?? FREE GUTTERS I have 30+ yrs experience in home remodeling and repair. I build decks kitchens bathrooms ceramic tile work and so on.

"David was wonderful, he was great at explaining his process and the overall time for the project. I would/will be hiring him again in the future."

Andrew L on March 2025


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Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks

4.94(
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Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks

4.94(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Meeting somebody, being invited into their house, and listening to their ideas of how they would like to transform their space to better suit their needs excites me. It brings me immense pleasure to be welcomed on an idea based visual journey in creating a customized dwelling in order to improve the quality of function in somebody's daily home life. Bringing ideas to fruition is my specialty. With equal enjoyment in making those popcorn ceilings that you've adored for so long disappear in an array of smoothness, gutting the kitchen where nothing seems to fit anywhere, including the cook, and installing cabinets and lights that transform the "heart of the home" into a space you don't want to step out of, or erecting that garage and mudroom to get your cars out of the weather and the clutter out of your foyer. At Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks I live in a solutions based mentality.

"From our very first inquiry phone call, Adam was professional, friendly, and able to clearly explain the work in layman's terms — which we really appreciated. He was punctual for every meeting, extremely respectful of our time, and very communicative throughout the entire process. We had a short window to get the work done, and Adam and his team completed everything quickly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. The quality of their work and the smoothness of the whole experience truly exceeded our expectations. We're planning more renovations around our home and will absolutely be hiring Adam and his team again. Highly recommend Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks."

sarah F on December 2025

Meeting somebody, being invited into their house, and listening to their ideas of how they would like to transform their space to better suit their needs excites me. It brings me immense pleasure to be welcomed on an idea based visual journey in creating a customized dwelling in order to improve the quality of function in somebody's daily home life. Bringing ideas to fruition is my specialty. With equal enjoyment in making those popcorn ceilings that you've adored for so long disappear in an array of smoothness, gutting the kitchen where nothing seems to fit anywhere, including the cook, and installing cabinets and lights that transform the "heart of the home" into a space you don't want to step out of, or erecting that garage and mudroom to get your cars out of the weather and the clutter out of your foyer. At Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks I live in a solutions based mentality.

"From our very first inquiry phone call, Adam was professional, friendly, and able to clearly explain the work in layman's terms — which we really appreciated. He was punctual for every meeting, extremely respectful of our time, and very communicative throughout the entire process. We had a short window to get the work done, and Adam and his team completed everything quickly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. The quality of their work and the smoothness of the whole experience truly exceeded our expectations. We're planning more renovations around our home and will absolutely be hiring Adam and his team again. Highly recommend Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks."

sarah F on December 2025


DryLock Systems

4.77(
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DryLock Systems

4.77(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 years of experience

Here at Drylock Systems we strongly believe in delivering the highest quality service at an affordable price. We have over 35 years of construction experience. All of our work is 100% guaranteed. We are proud to be accepted as a National Waterproof Members of America certified contractor. We now accept all major credit cards.

"Phenomenal! Knowledge, adaptability, options, great crew and quick service! Solved a difficult drainage problem in an existing home for under the estimate. Can't recommend more highly!"

Assunta K on April 2021

Here at Drylock Systems we strongly believe in delivering the highest quality service at an affordable price. We have over 35 years of construction experience. All of our work is 100% guaranteed. We are proud to be accepted as a National Waterproof Members of America certified contractor. We now accept all major credit cards.

"Phenomenal! Knowledge, adaptability, options, great crew and quick service! Solved a difficult drainage problem in an existing home for under the estimate. Can't recommend more highly!"

Assunta K on April 2021


"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"

Nancy D on January 2025

Locally owned & operated since 1978, fully licensed & insured. Uses licensed subs for skilled trades. Discounts available for Angie's list members. Free estimates upon request, no travel charges.

"A&D was very responsive - came out quickly to view the project and completed the job very timely"

Nancy D on January 2025


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APEX Builders LLC

5.00(
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APEX Builders LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our mission at APEX Builders 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! APEX Builders 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!

"I hired APEX builders for an additional bathroom at one of my properties and I could not be happier. The bathroom came out beautiful. Billy was super easy to work with and his communication was the best part. I always knew what was going on, where we were in the process and what was next. Highly recommended for any project. I will be using them again."

Bill S on January 2025

Our mission at APEX Builders 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! APEX Builders 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!

"I hired APEX builders for an additional bathroom at one of my properties and I could not be happier. The bathroom came out beautiful. Billy was super easy to work with and his communication was the best part. I always knew what was going on, where we were in the process and what was next. Highly recommended for any project. I will be using them again."

Bill S on January 2025


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Next Level Design

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Next Level Design

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2026 years of experience

@NextLevelDesign.us , we specialize in high-quality kitchen remodeling and renovation services for homeowners throughout Portland and Southern Maine. We help clients transform outdated or inefficient kitchens into functional, beautiful spaces that add value and comfort to their homes. From complete kitchen remodels to custom cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile work, and lighting, we manage every phase of the project with attention to detail and clear communication. Our goal is to deliver craftsmanship you can see, timelines you can trust, and results that exceed expectations. We work closely with each homeowner to understand their vision, budget, and lifestyle needs—then execute with precision. Whether you are modernizing your kitchen, improving layout and storage, or preparing your home for resale, Next Level Design is committed to quality results and customer satisfaction.

@NextLevelDesign.us , we specialize in high-quality kitchen remodeling and renovation services for homeowners throughout Portland and Southern Maine. We help clients transform outdated or inefficient kitchens into functional, beautiful spaces that add value and comfort to their homes. From complete kitchen remodels to custom cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile work, and lighting, we manage every phase of the project with attention to detail and clear communication. Our goal is to deliver craftsmanship you can see, timelines you can trust, and results that exceed expectations. We work closely with each homeowner to understand their vision, budget, and lifestyle needs—then execute with precision. Whether you are modernizing your kitchen, improving layout and storage, or preparing your home for resale, Next Level Design is committed to quality results and customer satisfaction.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Saco, 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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