Author Archives: Daggett Builders, Inc.

Kitchen Design – Certificate of Completion

This was an interesting course.  I learned a lot about catering to client’s needs and picked up some great design tips.  We seem to be doing a lot of kitchen and bathroom remodels lately.  It has put us in the mood … Continue reading

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List Your Vacation Rental

Do you have a cottage to rent?  We offer simple, fair, and flexible terms that make it easy for you to work with us.   Call Crystal to learn more about how Daggett Builders, Inc can help you rent your cottage.  Tel. 207 354 6177 … Continue reading

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Private Mooring / Fish Right Off Your Deck

Cottage is directly on the water.  Sit on the deck and fish at high tide, high five a lobsterman, we’ll even provide a lobster trap for you.  You supply the bait.   The cottages are close to each other but inside … Continue reading

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Newly built Artist Designed Oceanfront Cottage

Quintessential Maine! Designed & decorated with care by a well-known artist. She fell in love with the property and dreamed of living there one day.  The cottage is simply elegant, easy to care for, warm, and inviting.  You will feel … Continue reading

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Rick and Lois Frost, Brentwood, Tennessee

“Who would have thought that we could build a new garage, add a beautiful sunroom, and upgrade the kitchen on our family’s 150 year old coastal home in Friendship, Maine – all by e-mail and phone calls! Daggett Builders was … Continue reading

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Robin McCoy, Pennsylvania

“Daggett Builders gets my very highest recommendation. I entrusted them with the complete restoration of my circa 1800 cape while I was living 500 miles away. The job was completed on time, on budget, and to my satisfaction. Daggett’s crews … Continue reading

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Cottage #359 Rackliff Island

Quintessential Maine! Designed & decorated with care by a well-known artist.  She fell in love with the property and dreamed of living there one day.  The cottage is simply elegant, easy to care for, warm, and inviting.  You will feel … Continue reading

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Brewster, Donald & Cherry Sherborn, MA

  A Garage-Cottage, Cushing, Maine         Previous work for other family members made our decision to build in Cushing contingent upon having Daggett Builders. Having formerly been an architect, I knew how critical the choice of contractor … Continue reading

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Solarium Open House This Weekend

Nobleboro Antiques Exchange on Route #1 near Damariscotta is having their 10 year anniversary celebration this weekend and I will be there all weekend to answer questions about our solarium. If you haven’t been to Nobleboro Antiques Exchange, it is well … Continue reading

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Sunny Sitting Areas-Great article from Builder

These sunny seating areas allow for outdoor enjoyment in year-round climate-controlled comfort. By Shelley D. Hutchins Launch Slideshow Sunny Sitting Areas Play Slideshow >> Cats occasionally know best. Especially when they find that one spot in the house where even on … Continue reading

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Solar Powered Concrete to Light Your Way

A German company called  NighTec®-Leuchtsteine has come up with solar powered pavers to light your way.   Phosphorescent crystals embedded in the concrete absorb solar energy during the day and release it for about 10 hours at night.  The pavers appear white … Continue reading

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30% Tax Credit on Solar Powered Skylights

Velux just introduced a new Solar Powered “Fresh Air” skylight with some long awaited features which you will love.  The 30% Federal Tax Credit is icing on the cake.    A tax credit, unlike a tax rebate, is real money that you … Continue reading

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Bisceglia, Victor Cushing ME

Daggett Builders analysed the problem, came up with an encompassing solution, explained the course of action, implemented that action, on time and on budget.  Always polite and informative throughout the process.  Very professional. Excerpts from our survey :  Why did … Continue reading

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Former Employee – Maureen Barnard

Of all of the people in my acquaintance, I most admire your business (& other) sensibilities! PS I still wear my Daggett Builders t-shirt with pride!  

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Sun Room FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions – Source Sunshine Rooms, Inc Please take a moment to review these FAQ and chances are most of your questions about sunrooms and solariums will be answered. Q. I want a wide-open view of the outdoors, including … Continue reading

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Air Exchanger – Cottage at #359

Do you really need an air exchange system?  No one wants to pay for something they don’t need.  However, if your house is tight and well insulated, you do need a well balanced air exchange system. They are mandatory in Canada.  … Continue reading

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Barns / Winter Fun with Our Horses

Do you need help designing and building a barn for your horses or livestock?  We would love to help you and if you want, have lots of ideas to make life more comfortable for your animals and easier for you.  … Continue reading

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Rental Rates Cottage at #359 Island Ave

The cottage on #359 Island Avenue is coming along thanks to a hardy and dedicated crew.  The shingling is almost complete and we will start putting up the shiplap pine ceilings and walls next week.    It is already booked for … Continue reading

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Solarium Decorated for Valentines !

Come see what Lisa Bottero of Nobleboro Antique Exchange has done with our model solarium at Plants Unlimited in Rockport.  See the photos posted on Face Book.   The photos do not do Lisa’s work justice, you have to see it for yourself.

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Burst Pipes – Have You Checked the Batteries in Your Thermostat?

Does your thermostat have batteries?  If so, make sure they are working.  We received a call this week from a client whose pipes had burst in an apartment over the garage.  The client was home, the furnace was working fine but … Continue reading

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Maine Contractors & Builders Alliance in the News – Working Together to Protect Homeowners

 The pressherald.com posted an article yesterday about a handyman in Portland, ME who is currently on trial.   Shoddy work is a common problem and one which the Maine Contractors & Builders Alliance has been working to fix.  Daggett Builders, Inc was one of the … Continue reading

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Dine “al fresco” year round in your own solarium

Winter doesn’t have to be a depressing time of year.  If you had a solarium, you could be enjoying the outdoors and natural light from the comfort of your home.  Did you know that we are on the same latitude … Continue reading

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Why Your Oil Delivery Service is Important – Two Stories

We used to take our oil delivery service and auto refill for granted.  That is until we had a problem.  Like most people, we don’t want to spend more than we have to on heating oil.  We shopped for the best price, … Continue reading

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Oil Furnance Maintenance Tips

Oil burners seem to malfunction in the middle of the coldest nights of the year and especially on weekends.  This was a sleepless weekend for Chris and I as we responded to emergency calls.  Here are a few tips that might … Continue reading

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Saving money on your electric bill

Our electrician told us we could save a few dollars on our electric bill by going to www.electricityme.com.   You may also have seen the ads on TV or heard them on the radio.  It is easy to do and you can support … Continue reading

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Bring the Outside In / Sunroom or Solarium? Which would you prefer?

The top ten building trends in the November Builder Magazine mostly deal with design elements that allow you to enjoy the outdoors either from the inside or from a protected area outside. A sun room with a covered roof or … Continue reading

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Lighting Techniques

Lighting makes all the difference.   Imagine the holidays without lights!  We now have a 7′ christmas tree in our model solarium at Plants Unlimited in Rockport and are working with Mitch of Lighting Concepts to make it look even better.  You … Continue reading

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Recycling Asphalt Roofing Materials

Daggett Builders, Inc is now able to recycle  your asphalt roofing materials.  This is something we’ve wanted to do for awhile now but it hasn’t been affordable.  Now it is.  We reshingled a lot of roofs in the last couple … Continue reading

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Solarium on Wheels

This project was a challenge and a leap of faith.  We needed a portable solarium that would give a person an idea of what it would be like to have a solarium attached to their home.  The people at Sunshine Rooms, Inc … Continue reading

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Heat with wood without the mess

Nothing compares to the pleasure of huddling next to a woodstove and watching the flames dance through the glass.  The big drawbacks are the mess and the smoke, especially the smoke.  It coats the ceiling, creates dust, and is not … Continue reading

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Traditional Wood Entry Doors

There is nothing quite like a traditional wood entry door, especially one festooned with a balsam wreath for the holidays.  Wooden doors are lovely.  We’ve installed and built a lot of them for our clients here on the coast of … Continue reading

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The Design Contract

All projects large or small need to start with some type of plan.   A picture is truly worth a thousand words.  Do you want to run the risk of being surprised or disappointed with the final result?   A designer or … Continue reading

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Paying too much for a service?

“It’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little. Whenyou pay too much, you lose a little money – that’s all. When you paytoo little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing youbought was incapable of … Continue reading

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Idea Journal

Thinking about a kitchen remodel or a master bedroom addition on the ground floor?  If so, keeping an idea journal is a good first step. Check out Houzz.com to see lots of photos by category of home construction projects and to create your own … Continue reading

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Swarms of Bees

Bee swarms can look intimidating, maybe even frightening to some.  You may not want bees to take residence in your attic, barn, or under your deck but if you do see them, please do not kill them.  We need bees … Continue reading

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Painted Pine Trim

Painted pine trim may not last as long as you might think.   We’ve seen cases where pine trim has started to rot in only 4 years.    This was not always the case; the quality of the wood has deteriorated.    Many antique … Continue reading

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Custom Kitchen Cabinets – Atwood Residence

Dear Daggett Builders, My wife and I want to thank Daggett Builders for the custom work done on our new house in South Thomaston, Maine. About three years ago we started building a new house and  had  custom cupboards made for our … Continue reading

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Atwood, William & Sandra Spruce Head Island

Bay View Cottage Spruce Head Island, Maine Sandra and I want to thank you for the wonderful job you have done renting our cottage this summer. In years past we have rented other cottages and have not had the success … Continue reading

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Deborah Frieder Gainesville, VA

Tenants Harbor Major Remodel   One builder said it couldn’t be done and another never followed up their initial visit – but Daggett Builders made my dreams a reality.  With 2 new bathrooms and two showers in a home that … Continue reading

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Open House in our Model Solarium

Open House at Plants Unlimited in Rockport, ME. on Saturday, August 18.   Meet with Chris & Crystal of Daggett Builders, Inc and with John White of Sunshine Rooms, etc.

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Wendel, Sarah Vacation Home Spruce Head

Chris arrived on time, was friendly, professional, and businesslike.  He was helpful with suggestions.  The research done by both Chris and Crystal about the door was really helpful and helped me to make several decisions.  It gave me time to … Continue reading

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James Dalpozzal, Dallas TX

Dependable, Explanation of jobs with clear objectives, Always answers phone or calls back asap.  Clean & professional working personnel, Safe & efficient.

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Kem & Phoebe Edwards, New Haven CT

Remodeling a Cottage in Friendship, ME  Project required design and local building approvals – we needed to change the project to fit ordinances, and this was handled effectively.   The actual building construction was done to our satisfaction  – and only weather delays … Continue reading

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Design for Safety & Ease of Maintenance

All structures should be designed to be safely and efficiently maintained.   How many of you builders and handymen have faced a project and knew right away that what should be simple is unnecessarily difficult due to the design of … Continue reading

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Rustic Guest House

This guest house was designed by architect, Christopher Glass, to match the existing cottage.  It blends so well into its surroundings you can barely see it from the water. See more photos of this guest house and the surrounding property in the … Continue reading

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New Trend in Custom Homes Part 1 of 2

New Trend in Custom Homes Build the Garage First and Use it as a Cottage Temporarily This is the two-part story of two clients and their clever solutions to easing cautiously into custom building. A Very Simple Solution : Part … Continue reading

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Judy Wood, Cushing Vacation Cottage

Renovations You were prompt, professional, & responsive to problems and questions.  There was a small problem where the countertop laminate didn’t adhere properly and you came back the next season to fix it – no questions asked.  I’d definitely use … Continue reading

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Why Choose Us?

CERTIFICATIONS   Maine Contractors & Builders Alliance – Certified Builder  WHO WE ARE & HOW IT BENEFITS YOU  Daggett Builders, Inc Tel. 207 354 6177 Experience 25+ Years You know people who do the same job, the same way for … Continue reading

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Custom Designed Garage w/Apartment

New Trend in Custom Homes Part #2 of a Two Part Series on Garage Cottages Living Very Comfortably in a Garage with Permanent Guest Quarters This family would eventually like to build a custom home on a very special property, … Continue reading

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Insulate Your Windows To Lower Your Heating Bills

Brad Briggs of Budget Blinds Blinds Closed Windows, even the most efficient ones, have very little R value.   Any solar gain during the day is lost at night if the windows are left exposed.  You can lose up to 50% of your heat … Continue reading

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Rick & Julie Palm, Cushing, ME

Boathouse Designed To Match Residence Our project was a small boathouse but, we were always treated as if our project were your most important job.  The result matched our home perfectly.  The site was always neat and orderly and any … Continue reading

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Rob & Stella Stewart, Rockport, ME

Roof Repairs & Other Maintenance Jobs Around Their Home Note from Chris Robinson of Daggett Builders, Inc : We recently started surveying our clients after each job.   Here is an example of a survey dated 1/23/2012 which is particularly useful for … Continue reading

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Skip Aluisy, MA

Seaside Cottage – Friendship, ME We have a vacation home on the coast of Maine and have had a lot of trouble finding reliable contractors.  It was a pleasure to find a company who is professional, punctual, and easy to … Continue reading

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Bovée, Curt & Jane Northport, ME

Excellent job.  Chris discussed our concerns and ideas and came up with a great solution.  We are already planning for Spring work with Daggett Builders, Inc. Very pleasant to work with, very informative, and great completed job.

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Ida & Gary Clarke, Cushing

Our project “cottage” that you, Daggett Builders completed in June 2011 was outstanding.  The cottage was built in 1933.  The front porch storm windows were added later (second hand from a house in Thomaston).  We had the entire north side including windows … Continue reading

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Want to lower your heating bill but not be cold? Cool new gadget & simple tricks will help!

Winter is starting early this year.  One way to save money without suffering is to program your thermostat to turn down the heat when you don’t need it and to turn it on when you do.   Just a few … Continue reading

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Hugh & Ann Aaron Cushing, Maine

These things may seem obvious, but in fact are rare with other builders. * Accurate appraisal of when the job can begin * Call day before to confirm arrival * Show up on agreed day * Project thought through and … Continue reading

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Everything You Need in a Tiny Space

  Everything You Could Want and More in a Tiny Space! This apartment in the Swiss Alps has everything you need and then some.   It is only about 8’ wide and 15’ long but it seems more spacious.   For example, … Continue reading

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Why Do We Want More MCBA Certified Members?

Everyone, the homeowners and the industry as a whole, benefits by having a core group of committed and professional builders.       -          The jobs are done right and are up to code -          The contracts are clearly written to provide peace … Continue reading

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European Kitchen Tour : What’s Hot / What’s Not

We spent much of our recent vacation in or near the kitchens of family and friends in Switzerland.   As their building boom continues within a confined land area, the trick is to make smaller, more efficient living quarters.  We are … Continue reading

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Heart, Frank & Jane Vacation Home Cushing, ME

Daggett builders has changed a lot over the many years you have helped us. You certainly can use us as a reference, you can use pictures of the house, and you can claim that we have been long term satisfied … Continue reading

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Is Ozone Safe in Your Home?

Chris Robinson, owner of Daggett Builders, Inc, recently attended a second seminar given by the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council.  This one was a one day course on the Science of Building Diagnostics. Have you seen the ads promoting the health effects of … Continue reading

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Indoor Air Quality

The price of heating oil is rising and people are rushing to tighten up their homes to save energy. Daggett Builders, Inc is a member of the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council   www.maineindoorair.org.    There is a wealth of information on … Continue reading

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Joe and Jane Davin, Boxford, MA

“We are currently in the final stages of finishing a project with Daggett Builders, Inc. The project includes an addition and renovation that has substantially upgraded (and more than doubled) our seaside home. This is not the first time that … Continue reading

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David and Diane Anastasio, Massachusetts

In the spring of 2010, we contracted with Daggett Builders for the construction of a custom built garage in Cushing, ME. The principals, Chris and Crystal Robinson,  kept us well informed with frequent  updates and progress reports of the project. … Continue reading

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Galen & Hathaway Brewster, Cushing, Maine

“Hathy and I are so pleased with your really excellent work and our beautiful new kitchen and dining area, we want to say “Thank you.” We hope you will drink a toast to your superb CRAFTSMANSHIP & EXPERTISE on exhibit … Continue reading

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Jim & Kate L., Cushing, Maine

“We recently hired Daggett Builders to renovate and restore the second floor and interior trim of our 1825 farmhouse in Cushing. Daggett’s interior carpenters were the most intelligent, hard-working, creative, and efficient carpenters that I have ever worked with. Daggett … Continue reading

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Barbara Carlomagno, Camden Maine

Chris and Crystal, We would like to thank you for the professional snow removal that your employees, performed at our home.  My husband and I are now quite relieved to know the weight has been removed from the roof. They were … Continue reading

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Joanna Willimetz Cushing, Maine

I have used Daggett Builders for a number of jobs. I have been impressed by their willingness, ability and enthusiasm. I can recommend them unequivocally.   Daggett Builders have provided custodial care to the home of friends of mine. They … Continue reading

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Manzi, Marc & Tori Camden, Maine

Practice what you preach….. At  E. C. Moran Insurance we talk to current and potential clients about managing risks of loss to avoid insurance claims and therefore keep their premiums low.  Last Monday I took my own advice.  The snow … Continue reading

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2009 International Energy Conservation Code

January 2011   Christopher Robinson of Daggett Builders was one of only two builders who attended the three hour program entitled Basics of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, presented by George B. Terrien, Architect at the MIDCOAST CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION … Continue reading

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Leslie & Ben Fuller, Cushing ME

Multiple Renovations Over a Period of Many Years Survey Response: How would you rate our service? 1 – 10 They rated it a 10. Did we communicate well with you before, during, and after the project? Absolutely! Did you get … Continue reading

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Cushing Client Name Withheld

We’ve done maintenance and renovations for this client for many years.  The most recent project was dock repairs. This client rated our service as Above Average, said we Communicated Well before, during, and after the project, provided the Information He Needed … Continue reading

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Energy Efficiency & Air Quality

Energy Efficiency:  You want to save on your energy bills and we do too.   You can start with a few simple, inexpensive do it yourself projects like installing cellular shades.  Before you do anything major though,  you should seek the … Continue reading

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Bev Sherwin, Cushing, ME

Handyman Projects Chris Robinson (owner) is always patient, professional & concerned that the job is done correctly.  Daggett Builders, Inc is always very attentive to customer satisfaction and to how they might improve!

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Camden National Bank Letter of Reference

December 2011 To whom it may concern: This letter is to confirm that Daggett Builders, Inc of Cushing, Maine is a customer in good standing with Camden National Bank.  The firm has had accounts with our bank since 1986. Regards, … Continue reading

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Monika & Alan Magee, Cushing, Maine

We’ll never again worry about roof ice build-up, now that we can call on the Daggett’s quick and efficient crew.Thank you.

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Jack & Linda Dabrio, Rockport Maine

This fall we had given all the rooms in our house a facelift with new painting.  Last week about 10:00am we noticed water coming in the ceiling and dripping rapidly from a ceiling light.  We had roof raked the front … Continue reading

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Waterfront Property inTenants Harbor

These comments were from a caretaker who asked to have his name withheld pending permission from his employers.  This is an ongoing project. To date your job performance has been generally superb.  The work has been done in  a very … Continue reading

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Your Team / Your Advocates

Our goal is to exceed our clients’ expectations and to grow our company through our reputation.   The process is simple and straightforward.  We listen to what you need and create a plan, in writing, to meet those specific needs.  … Continue reading

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Owners of the Sam Van Dam Designed Custom Home

“We benefited greatly by selecting Daggett Builders to construct our custom house while we were away. They demonstrated the highest level of professional integrity, a depth of practical experience in Maine construction and in crafting built-in and free-standing furniture. They … Continue reading

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The Sunroom Addition Has to Complement the House

This client wanted to surprise his elderly parents with a new sunroom addition to their antique farm house.   We enlisted the help of Max Arnold of Stoneboat, Ltd.  It is now the most used room in their house.   See the … Continue reading

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Patricia Smith, Thomaston, ME

“I could not have been more satisfied. I so much like my new improvements, far more than ever expected! The employees communicated very well on each stage of the work. Chris and Crystal were just a phone call away. Towns … Continue reading

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Getting What You Want * On Schedule * On Budget

You may be thinking, oh well, none of those stories relate to me.  I’m going to have a custom home built by contractors who were referred to me or who have a beautiful portfolio.  You are off to a good start … Continue reading

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Builder Licensing in Maine

The Maine Contractors & Builders Alliance has a list of Certified Builders.   Do you know what that means?   Maine doesn’t have a licensing law yet, so the Maine Contractors and Builders Alliance have enabled their members to take courses in … Continue reading

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Lead Paint – What You Need to Know

Was your home built prior to 1978?  Are you renovating or remodeling?  If so, your contractor, plumber, painter, etc needs to be certified and should give you a copy of this pamphlet.  Click on the link below to get your … Continue reading

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Residential Sprinkler Systems – See the difference for yourself

Here is a link to a video with a demonstration burn, with and without fire sprinkler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXZQWQfI1iU   Interview with Gerald Leach of Northeast Fire Sprinkler Corporation in Waldoboro by Daggett Builders, Inc.    The number one reason to have … Continue reading

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Radon Mitigation

Christopher Robinson, owner of Daggett Builders, Inc attended a Radon Class last summer in preparation for the new Building Codes.    Although radon mitigation will increase the cost of new construction, there are several advantages to the homeowner.  First of all, as new … Continue reading

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Doris & Harold Mitchell, Cushing, Maine

“A Letter of Thanks to our Builders, We the public are quick to complain, as well we should, when companies do not stand behind their products or workmanship. We are not so quick to thank these companies for their good … Continue reading

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Addition Disaster Fixed After 20 Long Years

To see photo captions, move your cursor over each photo. Trish hired a construction company to build a two story 20′x30′ addition to her home.  She was looking forward to enjoying the view of Thomaston Harbor from her new rooms.  … Continue reading

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Photos & Commentary Provided by Client

    First noticed rot on left vertical trim board of this window, as well as rot in areas of the inside corner boards.Pursuit of the origin and extent of the rot necessitated the removal of siding, corner boards, window … Continue reading

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This Was My Childhood Summer Home. I Want to Keep all of the Original Quirks.

Maine Home Design April Issue PDF This home was featured in Maine Home & Design.  Click on the link to read the article and to see their photos.  Here are some photos that we took ourselves. Click here to read … Continue reading

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An Island Fishing Village Brought Back to Life

Historical renovation and replication of a traditional fishing village has been a twenty-year, ongoing project for Daggett Builders. Daggett has accurately renovated many completely deteriorated buildings, replicated buildings from old photographs, and designed and built new structures to compliment the … Continue reading

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An 1835 Sail Loft Brought Back to Life

1835: Sail Loft constructed in a small Maine fishing community. Early 1900′s: Sail Loft was refurbished with new trim detail. The shingles were replaced with clapboards. 1950′s to 1960′s: Downturn in the ship building industry. The building was left vacant. … Continue reading

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Remodel, Large Addition, New Garage

Architects, John and Matt Silverio drew up the plans for this custom garage addition.    We were already familiar with the original small cape as we had renovated it over the years.

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Best Price, High Quality, Great Service : Can You Have It All?

Best Price / Great Service / High Quality -   Think about McDonalds, which two do they have?  Is it realistic to expect all three?  Which two do you want most? Is your budget really tight?   Hire a professional to handle the difficult parts of the project … Continue reading

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Arts & Crafts Jewel

This was a run down old Cape in a quaint seaside village. The owners had a vision to turn it into an Craftsman Style Home. They came equipped with lots of magazine clippings and ideas. We added a garage with … Continue reading

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We Want a Kitchen Addition on Our Antique Cape

This kitchen addition was designed by Max Arnold of Stoneboat, Ltd.  It blends so seamlessly from the exterior that one can hardly tell the new from the old.

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Renovation of a Cape on Monhegan Island, Maine

We did this renovation during the winter as this home is rented in the summer. 

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Toy Train Room Extravaganza

This 40′ addition was designed to house the owner’s toy train collection.  We spent hours putting this train set together.  A few years later, the owner decided to donate the trains to a museum and turn this room into a display … Continue reading

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