EXTERIOR SERVICE
Kitchens, baths, and basements — gut to finished..

Design-build remodeling with a dedicated project manager, in-house cabinetry, tile, and finish crew. Fixed-price contracts. Weekly written progress updates.

NARI Certified Remodeler on staff

Fixed-price contracts — no cost-plus surprises

In-house cabinetry, tile, and finish carpentry

Weekly Friday update with photos and % complete

● ACTIVERemodeling
GAF MASTER ELITE

Top 3% nationally

Remodeling
PATHS
The right solution depends on how the house is used

We do not treat every project in this category as the same job. Scope, disruption, budget, and long-term value change depending on which path fits the house and your actual goals

Highest coordination

Kitchen remodels

Cabinetry, appliances, lighting, plumbing, flooring, and finish sequencing all collide here, so management matters as much as craftsmanship.

Best for layout correction and daily-life improvementStrongest value when scope is locked before demoNeeds good sequencing to avoid downtime
Moisture-critical

Bath remodels

These jobs are won or lost in waterproofing, slope, backing, venting, and finish details you rarely see after tile goes up.

Waterproofing is part of the system, not an upgradeIdeal for aging tubs, showers, and layout problemsFastest path to daily comfort if scope is clean
System-heavy work

Basements / full interiors

These projects touch framing, insulation, mechanicals, egress, and moisture management before they ever become finish work.

Best when space planning and systems align earlyGreat for office, guest, or family-room conversionsNeeds sharper scope control than cosmetic refreshes
SCOPE
WHAT'S INCLUDING IN EVERY JOB

Every line item below is in the contract. No surprises, no "we'll figure it out on-site." If we do the work, these are part of the price.

01

Design consultation

Measure, scope interview, rough 3D layout.

02

Materials spec

Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures — all specified and ordered by us.

03

Demo + disposal

Contained demo. Negative-air machines for dust. Dumpster on-site.

04

Structural

Walls, headers, LVL beams if needed. Permits pulled by us.

05

MEP

Licensed subs for electrical, plumbing, HVAC — we coordinate, they don't run the job.

06

Drywall + paint

Level 4 finish standard, level 5 available.

07

Finish carpentry

Cabinets, trim, doors — by our crew, not a sub.

08

Punch + sign-off

Walk the whole space, list issues, fix, walk again.

EARLY WARNING
Signs your roof is already telling on itself.

CATCH IT EARLY AND THIS IS A
ROOFING JOB.
WAIT TOO LONG AND IT BECOMES
ROOFING + DECKING + INSULATION +
CEILING.

01

Layout pain every day

If the room fights how you live, finishes alone usually do not fix the real issue.

02

Water history

Old leaks, soft subfloor, or stained drywall usually mean the remodel needs corrective scope, not just cosmetics.

03

Layered patchwork

Multiple old fixes often hide inconsistent framing, wiring, plumbing, or surface prep.

04

Open-ended wish lists

The fastest way to lose budget is starting demo before priorities and allowances are clearly set.

MATERIALS
We only installwhat we'd put on our own house.
$45K-$85K typical

Kitchen package (mid)

Semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, mid-grade appliances, tile backsplash, LVP or tile floor.

$28K-$55K typical

Primary bath (full gut)

Custom tile shower, freestanding tub or glass enclosure, double vanity, heated floor option.

$45-$95/sq ft

Basement finish

Framing, electrical, drywall, flooring, drop ceiling or drywall. Full bath adds ~$18K.

By the zone

Whole-home refresh

Flooring, paint, trim, fixtures throughout. Great pre-sale or pre-move-in.

PROCESS
How the job runs, start to finish.
01

Discovery call

30-minute phone call to understand scope, timeline, budget range.

02

Design visit

On-site 1-2 hours. Measure, photograph, discuss. $250 fee, credited back.

03

Fixed-price bid

Line-item, all-inclusive. Valid 60 days. No change-orders without sign-off.

04

Pre-construction

Material approvals, final selections, crew scheduling.

05

Build

Typical kitchen: 6-10 weeks. Bath: 3-5 weeks. Basement: 4-8 weeks.

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COVERAGE
Remodeling in your town

Based in Hudson, we cover all of Penobscot County — and the closer neighborhoods of Hancock and Waldo counties. 45-minute radius from our yard, same-day response within 30

Questions
Things people actually ask.

More questions? Call +1 (203) 725-5058 or request an estimate — we don't believe in pressure sales.

How do you price?
Fixed-price. We bid the whole scope — materials, labor, overhead, profit — as a single number. No cost-plus, no "plus materials." If we miss something, it's on us.
Can we live in the house during?
Yes. We use dust-containment systems (negative-air machines) and protect work areas with plastic and floor coverings. Most occupied remodels are phased to keep at least one bathroom and kitchen functional, or we set up a temporary kitchen if needed.
How do change-orders work?
Any change to the original scope — whether you decide to upgrade a finish or we find an unforeseen condition — is documented in writing with the price impact. Nothing gets built without your signed approval.
What about permits?
We pull all required building, electrical, and plumbing permits for you. Permit fees are included in the fixed price, and we coordinate all inspections.