Contractor Services in Damariscotta and Newcastle, Maine

Damariscotta and Newcastle face each other across the Damariscotta River and are joined by the Main Street bridge, forming what locals call the Twin Villages. The river is a tidal estuary known for its oysters, and the downtown draws visitors through the summer. Damariscotta had about 2,300 residents at the 2020 census, and the surrounding towns of Newcastle, Nobleboro, Bristol and Jefferson are rural, with homes on private septic systems and long gravel driveways. The historic village has many older buildings that benefit from careful renovation, while outlying areas see new homes on wooded lots. Properties along the river may be subject to shoreland rules, which affects how clearing and site work are done. Hunt Hill, the town's high point, and the rolling land around it can bring drainage challenges. The Twin Villages are reached from our Woolwich base along Route 1.

What we do in Damariscotta and Newcastle

In Damariscotta, Newcastle and nearby Lincoln County towns we prepare house lots, install and repair septic systems with your licensed site evaluator, dig foundations, build driveways and correct drainage. Our carpentry crew handles renovations and additions on older homes, new home construction, kitchens, bathrooms, decks and porches.

• Excavation and septicSite prep, septic, foundations, driveways and drainage
• CarpentryNew homes, additions, renovations, siding and decks
• Commercial snow removalPlowing, salting, sanding and seasonal contracts

Frequently asked questions

Do you serve Newcastle, Nobleboro and Bristol too?

Yes. Our service area includes Damariscotta, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Bristol, South Bristol and Jefferson. Call to confirm availability for your location.

Can you do both the site work and the building for a new home?

Yes. Our excavation and carpentry divisions work together, so a new home can go from site prep to finished structure under one contract.

Do you need to see the property before giving a price?

Yes. We schedule a site visit and provide a written estimate based on the actual scope of work.

Start your Damariscotta and Newcastle project

Call (207) 389-4470 or use the contact form below, and we will set up a time to look at your site. A.M. Friend Construction is based at 53 Ames Drive in Woolwich.

Other Mid-Coast towns we serve

• Woolwich
• Bath
• Brunswick
• Wiscasset
• Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor
• Topsham
• Georgetown and Arrowsic
• Phippsburg