REVIEW OF HOUSE FRAMING WORK PERFORMED BY MIKE CAMPBELL'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY, LLC
I am the owner of 44 Fisher Pond Road, Woolwich, Maine (Lot #7). I have first-hand knowledge of the abilities of Mike Campbell and his crew, as I was on site for 15 days straight with him during the entire build-out of my 1,784sf Contemporary Cape Cod.
Most testimonials provide a superficial overview. This testimonial is different. When you're hiring a framing contractor you need facts, and I'm here to provide them. Prior to June 5, 2024, I had never heard the name Mike Campbell. But by June 28, 2024, (just 23 days later), he and his seven-man crew had completed the exterior and interior framing of my home.
I had originally hired a different framing contractor (NOT Mike Campbell), which I had lined up months in advance. However, the contractor was over-committed on multiple projects, and could not provide a start date. Behind the eight ball, and in a serious "jam", my hopes of having a weathertight shell by mid-summer were looking bleak.
Desperate, I contacted my lumber supplier (Hancock Lumber in Brunswick, Maine), looking for guidance. I asked my account manager if he knew any good house framers in the mid-coast Maine area. He mentioned Mike Campbell. I immediately jumped on the phone and reached Mike. In an email, I sent Mike a copy of the house plans. From the plans, he was able to quote me a competitive build-out price, with me providing all materials, and Mike providing labor only. Reaching out to Mike Campbell proved to be the smartest move I could have made.
I contacted Mike on June 5, 2024, and on June 10, 2024, just five days later, he was on-site at 7:15AM with a seven-man crew, ready to frame. I have been on dozens of construction sites, but I have NEVER encountered a more professional, highly skilled crew as the one Mike brought to my house site. On site with them for 15 days, the only communication I ever heard were dimensions being called out. No wasted words. No wasted time or effort. Highly efficient, friendly, and very skilled.
Not only was Mike skilled, he was FAST. As I was supplying all materials for the job, I had trouble keeping up with Mike and his crew, struggling to get what lumber he needed, when he needed it. Dozens and dozens of trips to Hancock Lumber.
Of special note is the fact that my house plans (stamped by a Maine licensed PE) were deficient in many ways. Mike's extensive house framing knowledge and technical skill was able to solve complex framing problems on-the-fly, correcting clear mistakes missed by the PE.
Mike did everything he said he would do, when he said he would do it. And I mean EVERYTHING. If you're looking for the best-of-the-best, hire Mike Campbell. You won't be disappointed.
Paul R. Marino
44 Fisher Pond Road
Woolwich, ME 04579 read more