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Avatar for A & D Renovations
A & D Renovations
4.4(
50
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Entire project went very smoothly, was done in a timely manner. Both men were easy to work with, and they do not leave your property until you are 100% satisfied."
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+20

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Benchmark Home Improvements
4.8(
143
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done on time and the subcontractors recommended did a great job. We are very happy with the finished product."
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+407

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Magic Frog Carpentry & Woodworks
5.0(
11
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam did an excellent job building our garage from the ground up. He was excellent to work with. Not only was he very professional, so were the subcontractors that he hired. Everyone was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Our project required that a road be built to accommodate large trucks in the springtime. The project stayed on track and proceeded smoothly. We were never left wondering “what’s next?” Adam has great communication and stayed in touch to make sure we knew what was coming up and when. I would definitely recommend using Magic Frog Carpentry."
High Ceilings. Inside 45 degree angles done with NO-Coat 450
Tall Foyer. Wrapped beam. Unfinished at post.
Outside corners with bead. Outside 45 degree angles with No-Coat 450.
Deep Skylights with drywall returns.
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Warrior Construction
5.0(
29
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pro Warrior did an amazing job on our house renovation. Yann’s crew is the hardest working crew I have seen. They were here from 7:30am till 5:30pm everynight they came. The fine details with the siding , trim and metal work was amazing by them. Our house looks so updated and modern. Looks like a brand new house. We highly reccommend Pro Warrior for any construction needs."
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Response time9 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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True North Contracting
4.4(
96
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our bathroom remodel was a huge task and Costas, Tony, and Pauly did a great job! Very easy to work with and we never minded having them in our house. Their initial quote was exactly what we paid! Definitely recommend and will hire them for future jobs!"
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Kitchen Reno
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Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Garrett R Gerard Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Garrett  to build an attached mudroom and garage to our home.  After interviewing many contractors, we decided to go with Garrett. Don't let his age  scare you. We found him to be hard working, honest, caring fair and professional.  We were very impressed with his quote. Everything was spelled out. None of our other quotes were broken down like Garrett's.  During the work if there was any issue, Garrett dealt with it immediately.      We would highly  recommend Garrett R Gerard Construction and if we build anything again we would definitely  use Garrett again."
Stump grinding
Stone under porch and stairs. Millstone landing
Stone drip edge
Hood and trim box
Vinyl flooring

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gavin Liscombe Residential Construction
4.3(
38
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. \nWe are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by34%of homeowners
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Russell's Contracting, LLC
4.0(
9
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Russels Contracting is 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.

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Wells, 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.

The Wells, ME homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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