New Homes, Old Homes,
Exceptional Carpentry
It starts with communication.
We bring old homes back to life, and bring new home dreams into reality. By listening, we find out how to help our clients achieve their goals, whether that means reclaiming a historic building in Eastport, or building a dream home on your lot in Machias.
Yes, but how much is it going to cost?
Every project is different, but it's important to dial in the cost before jumping in. We start with a free phone consultation where we talk about your project. We'll ask you questions like "How long have you been thinking about this?" and "What will this home look like when its all done?" We want to get a really clear picture of what's on your mind so we can give you a ballpark number at the end of the call, and you can decide if it makes sense to move forward with Dennys River Carpentry. If your project is a historic home renovation, we will be able to get a much better sense of the scope of work if you can send us 4-6 pictures!
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Here are some projects and prices:
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900 SQUARE FOOT STARTER HOME, NEW LOT: Starting at $350,000 Cost to build a new, energy efficient home using modular technology starts at around $375 to $400 per square foot on your new lot, including sitework, foundation, and utilities. For a 1500 square foot starter home, the cost might come in around $550,000.​
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STEEPLE REPAIR AND REPAINT: $135,000 Stripped and repainted historic Machiasport steeple; repaired octagonal timber and weathervane; rebuilt rotted sill structure and re-sloped belfry roof for proper drainage.
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EXTERIOR ENTRY REPAIR AND REFLASH (WATER INTRUSION): $17,000 Built low roofs to direct water away from building; made custom copper flashing to keep water out of third floor entry.
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UPSTAIRS BEDROOM AND OFFICE REMODEL, WORKING WITH HISTORIC TRIM: $18,000 Repaired plaster and lath walls, repainted moulding, walls, ceilings, floors; reglazed 150 year old wood windows
HOUSE JACKING AND BASEMENT REPAIR: $50,000-$100,000 When you want to lift a sagging house, you often have to repair the rotted floor structure before you can support and lift the structure with cribbing, posts, and beams.
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EXTERIOR DOOR INSTALLATION (CLIENT PROVIDED DOOR) $1700 Removed old door, installed new door; fabricated custom door pan and flashing for rough opening.
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LARGE REPLACEMENT WINDOW INSTALLATION (CLIENT PROVIDED WINDOW) $1250.00 Removed old window; installed new replacement window and reflashed opening.
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SMALL SILL REPAIR WITH LIFTING AND SUPPORTING: $15,000 A localized sill repair which involves digging out around the foundation, supporting the structure so the house doesn't fall down, removing the damaged/rotted sections, and replacing with new pressure treated wood.
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