Home remodeling and additions

Whole-home remodeling in Southern Maine.

A substantial remodel starts with understanding the house that is already there. Russ Doucette undertakes whole-home remodels, additions, and reconfigured interiors throughout Southern Maine.

Coastal and waterfront properties are a specialty, alongside wooded and inland homes. The aim is to make the changes you need while respecting the architecture and the parts of the property you want to keep.

Renovated white Cape Elizabeth home with a flagpole at the front

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Understand the existing home.

Begin with the town, photographs, available drawings, and a description of what you hope to change. Tell us whether you own the property, are considering a purchase, or are already working with an architect. Existing conditions and access help shape the scope of a remodel.

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Plan the work and the decisions.

Additions and changes to an existing layout need coordination between the design and the construction work. Discuss anticipated timing, investment goals, site access, and whether you expect to occupy the home during the project. Construction phasing and material lead times are part of that planning.

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Connect old and new details.

Cabinetry, built-ins, trim, and other fitted woodwork can help new rooms sit comfortably within an existing home. Our millwork shop connects those details to the broader construction project. The appropriate materials and proportions depend on the actual house and the approved design.

Examples from our remodeling work.

Explore the setting, architecture, and finished details in these project galleries.

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