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About
Serving the 93 corridor, the lakes and seacoast regions, and Southern York County, ME.
Specializing in Residential Remodeling, Additions, ADU's, Full House Remodels, Kitchens and Baths, Decks, Expert Finish Carpentry, Tile & Stone installations, and much more!
Larger projects? No problem! We have a large network of skilled tradespeople, qualified in every aspect of building and remodeling. We are your turn-key General Contractor for Additions, ADU's, Basements, and high-end Kitchens and Baths. We can also build your custom home.
Overview
Hired 15 times
Background checked
4 employees
27 years in business
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Services offered
Property type
Residential
Commercial
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Michael M.
Aug 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
These guys were great! There were no delays in arranging their work. I hired them to put together and install a pre-fab gazebo that, according to online reviews, had a gazillion steps and took others up to two-days to complete. On the scheduled day they showed up, on time, ready to go with all the supplies they’d need. As they worked, they cleaned up after themselves. They were professional, responsible, skillful, thorough, and friendly. They finished the job in 9 hours. Quality work!! Would hire them again without reservation. …and likely will!
Gazebo Installation and Construction
Michael J.
Nov 24, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ralph and his team updated our basement. New floors, paint, drywall, ceiling, lighting, and granite work on the bars. Wonderful work. We will def be reaching out to Ralph for our next project.
Details: Tile • 751 - 1,000 sq ft • Carpet • Homeowner or property manager (not done) • Home
Floor Installation or Replacement
Jay L.
May 22, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ralph and crew are fantastic to work with! If you're lucky enough to book their services you're in for a treat.
-First off, Ralph is communicative. Email, text or phone calls, he will respond...and quickly. He's adaptable, when we encountered unexpected pitfalls (and we did frequently) during our remodel he was able to accommodate.
-They're clean, they always protected our floors with paper and were extremely careful when moving equipment. Every week, he mopped the place before leaving for the weekend.
-The sub-contractors he works with are top notch too. Also clean, detail oriented, punctual and communicative. We also saw what happens when one of his subs doesn't meet his standards, they're asked to not come back.
-If you're unsure about how something should be done, you can trust his judgement. He's obviously been doing this for a long time and it shows.
Quality work, reasonable price (estimate was basically spot on) and he's there when he says he'll be there. Sometimes he's even there when he wasn't supposed to be just to make sure the job stayed on track. Well done "A Step-Above"...HIGHLY recommend these guys.
Details: Complete plans or drawings • Kitchen • Bathroom • Dining or family room • Basement • Complete renovation • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Home
General Contracting
Jackie F.
Jun 24, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ralph renovated 2 bathrooms for me and my experience with Ralph and his team was outstanding. Everything went flawless. Very communicative, punctual, the job was done on time, clean, and extremely professional. I would highly recommend A-Step-Above.
Details: Installation of new bathroom or flooring material • Installation of new bathroom cabinetry or fixtures • I'm not sure, need professional recommendation • No electrical will need to be relocated • No existing plans - need design suggestions • Update the bathroom's look • Master (attached to main bedroom) • Residential
Bathroom Remodel
Kevin P.
Mar 15, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Able to squeeze a job in very quickly. Did a Great job and cleaned everything after. Very happy with new floor!
Details: Bathroom • Floor • 51 - 100 sq ft • Yes, laminate, vinyl, or linoleum needs to be removed • Wood • Yes, I already have the tiles
Tile Installation and Replacement
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Ralph Laplante
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We have an hourly rate and we also give fixed pricing for projects.
Our rates are designed to meet our needs as a business, however, we approach every project with a mindset of "how can we most efficiently complete this project without compromising any quality?" This is how you, the client, get a real value!
Remember: Skilled labor isn't cheap and cheap labor isn't skilled!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will promptly review your request and get back to you as soon as possible. Small jobs can be quoted via email with a brief, detailed description of what you need to be done, and a few pictures. Larger, more complex projects begin with a meet in person, on site to go over all of the aspects of your remodel.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We are constantly learning all of the latest building techniques, attending hands-on seminars and keeping up with the latest materials available
