Remodels done right,
the first time.
Kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home remodels — planned carefully, priced upfront, and finished on schedule by a small Maine crew you can actually reach.
Drag to see the difference.
A waterfront bedroom given a full scale interior remodel. Slide the handle to reveal the after.
We don't build new. We make old homes better.
Remodeling is all Hartley does — no new construction, no side jobs. Every hour of our week goes into the kitchens, baths, and living spaces our clients already live in. That focus is why our timelines hold, our punch lists are short, and our finish work still looks right ten years in.
Services
Full-service remodeling and construction for Maine homeowners, from interior updates to new builds.
Interior home remodels
Kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and full interiors — updated carefully around how you live.
Exterior remodeling
Siding, roofing, trim, and exterior finishes that protect your home and improve curb appeal.
Additions
Mudrooms, primary suites, second stories, and home expansions that blend with the existing house.
Decks
Custom decks and outdoor structures built for Maine weather and years of use.
New construction
Small-scale new builds and outbuildings from foundation to finish.
Reconstruction
Rebuilding after damage, structural updates, and restoring homes to a sound, finished state.
A young Maine contractor who shows up and finishes.
I'm Caden Hartley, owner of Hartley Home Improvement. I graduated from Brewer High School and earned my building and construction degree from UTC in 2022. I started this company to give Maine homeowners a remodeling contractor they can actually call back — where the person quoting the job is the same one on site every day until it's done.
"I take pride in showing up on time, doing the work right, and leaving every home better than I found it."
Selected projects
Like what you see? Let's price your project.
Free in-home estimate. Fixed bid. Reply within 1 business day.
Behind the scenes.
Real jobsites, real progress. No stock photos — every shot is a Hartley remodel in motion.
A process without surprises.
Every project runs the same four steps. Fixed price, weekly walkthroughs, and a shared calendar so you always know what's next.
- 01Walkthrough
We meet at your home, listen, measure, and leave with a clear brief — no sales pitch.
- 02Design & fixed bid
Material selections, layout plan, and a locked price before we lift a hammer.
- 03Build
One lead carpenter, daily clean-up, weekly walkthrough. You're never guessing.
- 04Handoff
Punch list closed, warranty explained, and a follow-up at 6 and 12 months.
What Maine homeowners say.
"Hartley showed up when they said, priced what they quoted, and left our old farmhouse feeling like ours — only better."
"The fixed bid held. Weekly walkthroughs meant no surprises. Our kitchen came in on the day they promised back in January."
"They treated a 100-year-old house with respect. Trim work is tighter than the original — and they cleaned up every night."
Get your free in-home estimate.
Tell us a bit about your project. We reply within one business day, and every estimate is free with zero sales pressure.
- Free, no-obligation in-home estimate
- Fixed-price bid before any work begins
- Reply within 1 business day — usually same day
- Licensed, insured, and locally owned in Midcoast Maine
Brewer · Bangor · Orono · Old Town · Hampden · Holden · Ellsworth · Bar Harbor · Bucksport · Belfast · Camden · Rockland · Searsport · and surrounding towns.
Not sure if you're in range? Reach out — happy to travel for the right project.