Renovations • Carpentry • Home Improvements
A home should feel
well cared for.
Fort Haven is a Southern Maine renovation and carpentry company helping homeowners improve the places they live — from bathrooms, decks and kitchens to doors, windows, structural changes, exterior work and focused carpentry projects.
Our purpose
Good work starts with understanding what your home needs.
We take the time to understand what you're trying to improve, what's working now, and what isn't. From there, we build a clear plan and keep you informed as the work moves forward.
Some customers call us about a bathroom or kitchen renovation. Others need a new deck, replacement doors, exterior carpentry, structural changes or a smaller project that's finally ready to get done. We want Fort Haven to be a company homeowners can call for all of those things.
Whatever the size of the project, our expectations stay the same: show up prepared, communicate clearly, build it correctly and leave behind work we're proud to put the Fort Haven name on.
Structural renovations
Open up a room. Make the house work better.
Older homes don't always fit the way families live today. Opening a wall, widening a doorway or changing a window opening can improve natural light, sightlines and the way rooms connect.
Fort Haven handles the carpentry and structural side of these projects, including framing, beams, new openings, windows and doors, while coordinating licensed trades or engineering when the project requires them.
How we help
More than one
kind of project.
From a focused carpentry project to a complete room renovation, Fort Haven brings the same planning, communication and attention to the work.
Bathrooms
Bathroom renovations ranging from practical updates to complete rebuilds.
Decks & Porches
New decks, porch improvements, stairs, railings and outdoor carpentry built for Maine weather.
Windows & Doors
Replacement windows and doors, reframing, weatherproofing and clean interior and exterior trim.
Kitchens
Kitchen updates and renovations built around everyday function, storage and the way your family uses the room.
Carpentry & Home Improvements
Interior and exterior carpentry, siding and trim work, rot replacement, framing, flooring and the projects that don't always fit neatly into one category.
Structural Openings
Wall removal, larger openings and framing changes that improve light, flow and function.
Why Fort Haven
Good work is only part of a good renovation.
You should know who's working on your home, what the plan is and what happens next. We believe communication and organization matter just as much as the work itself.
Communication
You know the plan, where the project stands and what comes next.
Quality Work
We use sound construction methods and pay attention to the details that make the finished work last.
Respect
We protect your home, keep the work area organized and treat the property like it matters.
Fort Haven Design Studio
Start designing your project today.
Have an idea but aren't sure exactly what it could look like? Upload a few photos, tell us what you're thinking, and explore three possible directions for your project.
Use the designs to narrow down what you like. If you're ready to move forward, Fort Haven can help turn that direction into a practical scope, material plan and estimate.
Start Designing Your ProjectThree design directions.
One practical place to begin.
See a few possibilities before we build the plan. Then Fort Haven can help turn the direction you like into a real project.
A clear process
Know what comes next.
A good project is easier when everyone understands the plan. We keep expectations, decisions and progress clear from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
- 01
Tell Us About the Project
What you're hoping to change, improve, replace or build.
- 02
Build the Plan
We look at the work, discuss options and make the scope clear.
- 03
Do the Work
We coordinate the project, protect your home and keep you informed.
- 04
Finish It Right
We walk the completed project, address the details and make sure everything included in the scope is complete.
Before we begin
Questions are part of a good plan.
What kinds of projects do you take on?＋
Bathrooms, kitchens, decks and porches, windows and doors, structural changes, interior and exterior carpentry, siding and trim, flooring, rot replacement and other home-improvement projects. If you're not sure whether your project fits, send it to us anyway.
What happens after I request an estimate?＋
We review the details you share, then reach out to learn more about the home, the work you're considering and the right next step.
How will I know what is happening during the work?＋
Clear communication is part of how we run a project. We talk through expectations before work begins and keep you informed as the project moves forward.
Ready when you are.
Have a project in mind? Let's talk about it.
Tell us what you're looking to build, replace, renovate or improve. We'll take a look and help you figure out the right next step.
Tell Us About Your Project