Verified record
No state license for this trade. Maine doesn't license or register carpentrybusinesses, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every carpentry business in the state, not a mark against this one. Insurance is self-reported.
- Not rated by the BBB
- 2 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- A custom deck rebuild — a 2026 customer said a failing deck was rebuilt
- Clear communication — a 2026 customer said issues were explained with options
- A barn residing job — a 2025 customer said they worked through snow storms
Hillicoss Contracting describes itself on Thumbtack as a firefighter-owned contracting company for residential jobs, naming custom sheds and buildings, custom tables, decks, fencing and flooring installation. On Google, it holds 5 stars from 3 ratings. A 2026 customer said Ben and his crew tore down an old deck that was falling apart and rebuilt a custom deck the way the customer wanted. That 2026 customer said that whenever they found an issue, they kept the customer informed and walked them through the options. A 2025 customer said they hired Hillicoss Contracting to reside a very large barn/garage, and that it also built new bird houses because the old ones were rotted. That 2025 customer said they showed up even in snow storms. A 2024 customer said Hillicoss Contracting custom built a duck house after the customer showed Ben an inspiration photo, and that the project was done quickly.
What does carpentry work cost in Greater Portland?
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Hillicoss Contracting. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100
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