Home Remodeling Lewiston, ME: Renovating With People Still Living There
- Newman Homes remodels Lewiston, ME homes while people still live in them.
- Brandon Roberge started the company in 2017 after 25+ years of building in Florida and Massachusetts.
- Our records show 94% of projects finish on the original timeline and budget. We update that figure monthly.
- 25+ years in construction, building as Newman Homes since 2017
- Over 200 projects completed in Central Maine
- Affordable work, two-year written warranty
Whole-house and multi-room remodeling in Lewiston, Maine, downtown, in the Bates neighborhoods, in the mill housing near the river, and on the postwar streets at the edges.
Lewiston's mill housing is almost entirely pre-1978, which makes lead-safe practice the default on any project that disturbs old paint. Containment and clean-up are part of the price rather than an optional line.
Multi-family adds a second consideration: work in one unit affects the others, and sequencing has to respect that. Rooms are priced individually from a $12,000 floor.
What a Whole-House Remodel in Lewiston Covers
The scope divides into visible finishes and work that will disappear behind the walls.
In pre-1950 housing, the federal lead-safe renovation rule controls how paint is disturbed. That sequence comes before the cosmetic work.
Working around residents costs more than working in an empty building. Anyone quoting the same price for both hasn’t planned either job properly.
Zoned phasing. The work is divided so a kitchen or a bathroom is always in service, even if it is not the nice one yet.
Structure. Beams get sized before a wall comes out, and shoring goes in before anything loses support.
Mechanical systems. Service upgrade, dedicated circuits, drain slope, and heat that covers the whole plan.
Containment and dust. Sealed work areas, protected walkways, and daily cleanup, which costs real money and is not optional in an occupied building.
City staging. Tight lots, street parking, and a dumpster permit are all part of the plan before the first day.
Envelope and finish. Insulation and air sealing first, then board, floors, and trim. Paint is last for a reason.
What homeowners say
Read more reviews- ★★★★★
We were very pleased with the extensive home remodel we contracted with Newman Homes. Brandon was always very fair with any adjustments to our fixed price contract, and we were quite happy with the outcome.
David K. - ★★★★★
…found Brandon to be knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. We highly recommend Newman Homes and plan to use them in the future.
Dawn R. - ★★★★★
I was very impressed with the promptness and professional completion of the job. I have no complaints. Great company.
Marcia A.
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Where We Work in Lewiston
We work downtown and in the Bates neighborhoods. We also handle mill housing near the river, the postwar streets at the edges, and other Lewiston homes.
On a city lot, staging needs a plan. That includes the dumpster location and how long it stays.
We handle both multi-family and single-family homes. The difference comes down to the phasing plan.
When Lewiston Renovations Should Begin
Occupied work takes longer than an empty-house project. An honest estimate admits that from the start.
Winter work is possible. Containment and heat require extra planning when residents remain inside.
Permits and inspections go through Lewiston Code Enforcement, with full-time staff and formal plan review.
Why Our Remodels Land on the Number
We don’t price a renovation on the fantasy that the house will cooperate.
Named allowances cover the sill and panel, along with the subfloor. If we open the wall and find it clean, you get that money back.
Occupied renovations usually fail on communication before workmanship. We send photos twice a week and provide a written zone schedule to keep the job on budget.
Who Calls Us About Remodeling in Lewiston
Many Lewiston homes can’t sit empty for three months.
Maybe it’s a two-family with tenants. Maybe the owner has nowhere else to stay and doesn’t want a hotel.
We build the job in zones so one area remains livable.
How Much Home Remodeling Lewiston, ME Costs
The estimate comes in parts. Your budget should, too. A kitchen starts at $28,000 when the layout stays put. A gut renovation with new cabinets and counters costs $46,000 to $58,000. Move the plumbing and expect $60,000 to $80,000. Removing a wall and adding an island puts the range at $85,000 to $105,000. Custom cabinetry with stone adds $15,000 to $25,000. Bathrooms don’t share costs. One starts at $12,000. A larger bath runs $18,000 to $25,000, while heavy tile work reaches $25,000 to $35,000. An addition follows different math. New space starts near $280 per square foot, averages $320, then reaches $350 to $400 with better finishes. Then comes the work between rooms. Service and heat depend on your house. So do insulation, windows, structural repair, and related work. Those figures aren’t quotes. They’re averages from hundreds of estimates, and your house will land somewhere off center. Lewiston’s pre-1950 homes tend toward the upper half of the ranges because of lead rules, asbestos sequencing, and wiring behind plaster. Postwar homes on the outskirts usually fall near the middle. Our house remodel cost guide explains each price band in detail.
How to Hire a Remodeling Contractor in Lewiston
Here’s the part that works against our sales pitch: Maine remodeling contractors have no licensing standard whatsoever.
Licensed trades are different. Electrical and plumbing work requires a state credential, and your contractor should hold the proper one.
That makes the written scope your real protection. Require these terms.
showing which rooms are usable in which week.
How lead and asbestos are being handled, and by whom, before any demolition starts.
It is the only way to see what dropping the second bath saves.
Terms written to Maine's construction contract statute, one-third deposit ceiling included.
A workmanship warranty running 2 years, from a company with an A+ BBB record.
The names behind the wiring and the plumbing, credentials included, on the contract.
Nearby Areas We Serve
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Directions from Lewiston, ME to our shop in Augusta
125 Community DrAugusta, ME 04330-8156
How We Order the Trades
- Scope walk.Room by room, separating what you want from what the house will need anyway.
- The number, in writing.Every room on its own line, under a fixed-price contract.
- Construction.Photos twice a week, and 2 years of workmanship warranty.
Let's Walk the House
Call (207) 480-7700. Brandon usually answers, and the line is staffed around the clock.
You can also send photos and a rough scope to info@newmanhomesme.com or request a free estimate.