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Minks General Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carl did a fantastic job! The project was completed above and beyond my expectations. He offiered great suggestions - most of which are my favorite aspects of the kitchen remodel. Carl and his crew are very dependable and his work is excellent."
My Projects
My Projects
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My Projects

+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
King Construction
5.0(
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Deven and crew did an excellent job siding and roofing my garage. I highly recommend King Construction, I also do not give out 5 stars easily but it was easy when you deal with Deven. He was great to work with, he takes the time to listen to what you want and makes it happen. He adjusted easily when I changed up things on him and he finished on time and on budget! Good people are hard to find and he and his crew are good people! I will be hiring King Construction for my next project for sure."
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+8

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Heath Enterprises
4.2(
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave showed up when he said, completed all of the work as promised and even better than promised. The crew was professional, and always thorough. I hired him again after the first job for another roof repair, and my son will be hiring him after seeing the work he did. This is the company to go to."
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Hardwood flooring instaled
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Sub floor repairs
Subflooring repaired

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MARINER PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

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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B McLaughlin Quality Construction & Renovation
4.9(
13
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Serving Bangor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company! Great communication and quality of work, trustworthy people. I highly recommend this company. This house was taken down to the frame and rebuilt with new electric, plumbing, roof, insulation, windows, drywall, floors and custom kitchen. Brian and Larry were very knowledgable and always available to discuss decisions. Brian always kept me updated on progress and returned any missed calls right away. I feel as if I won the lottery in finding this contractor. I was nervous hiring a contractor for the first time after hearing many horror stories about terrible contractors from other people. This company and its people are amazing. I can't say enough about them, I recommend them to everyone for any size project, from decks, roofs to complete remodel projects you can't go wrong with B. McLaughlin Quality Construction!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Bangor, 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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