Renovation and Remodeling


Let Taggart Construction give your home a facelift and an energy boost.

When renovating, you have the opportunity to not only update appearance but also create an energy efficient, occupant healthy space that is better for you and the environment. We'll work with you to turn your existing home into the home of your dreams.

At Taggart Construction we have the experience to transform existing spaces into new and vibrant living environments. From completely disassembling, moving and reassembling a turn-of-the-century cottage to changing a cramped kitchen into a spacious room filled with custom cabinetry, we will work with you to renovate, remodel and revitalize your home. With your ideas, our architect and design staff will transform existing space into something new and welcoming. We will create a space that not only complements your home but also incorporates best building practices for high performance and sustainability.

Renovation and Remodeling





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Blue Point Renovation
Scarborough, ME
Under Construction

Designer: Kevin Moquin, AIA, LEEP AP

Plans for this passive solar home were originally published in a late 70’s issue of Family Circle magazine. The new owners decided to update their residence and major renovations are currently underway.
  • Second floor bedroom addition
  • Bath remodeling
  • Replacing original windows with high performance windows
  • Energy and indoor air quality improvements






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Quahog Bay Farm
Harpswell, ME
2009

Designer: Kevin Moquin, AIA, LEED AP

Renovation of this family summer residence included converting the existing barn to a new energy efficient year round residence with the original antique cape-style home retained as guest quarters. The restored porch serves as a gathering area connecting the old and new living spaces.
  • Major renovation with sustainability at the core of all updates
  • Barn converted to kitchen, bedrooms, baths, personal offices, living room and dining area
  • New front entrance
  • New side entrance to barn residence with covered access to connecting screened porch
  • Energy efficient windows throughout renovation
  • Solar panels installed
  • Rainscreen installed to maximize longevity of new siding
  • New energy efficient mechanicals, and cellulose insulation for a tight building envelope






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Abbagadassett Farmhouse Renovation
Bowdoinham, ME
2008 - 2010

Designer: Mac Collins, AIA

This renovation includes the jacking and leveling of portions of an 1840 farmhouse, gutting an existing addition to the home and adding a new addition. The scope of work comprises the following:
  • Strengthen 1840's home foundation without damage to original plaster, and installing new ICF (insulated concrete foundation) under additions
  • New addition consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths using environment friendly panelized construction
  • Installing exterior rainscreen to improve the durability of the new no-maintenance fiber cement siding
  • New windows and exterior trim
  • Energy efficient Dense-Pac cellulose insulation
  • Radiant floor heating
  • New interior masonry heater
  • Custom kitchen






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Middle Bay Renovation
Harpswell, ME
2006

Designer: Taggart Construction

The Middle Bay project consisted of a renovation of a 1970’s timber frame house on the water in Harpswell. The scope of work included the following:

  • Demolition of one level of a split level house in order to extend the living space on one floor
  • Re-framing a new bedroom and bathroom level in the same space to align with an existing level
  • A 120 SF bedroom addition
  • Relocating an existing woodshed and installing it on a new foundation
  • Constructing a new entry deck with steps and ramps for better access
  • Mechanical and electrical upgrades
  • Moisture control and air sealing upgrades in the existing basement






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Brunswick Renovation
Brunswick, ME
2005

Designer: Taggart Const./Curt Jensch A.AIA

Renovation of existing ell and garage included:
  • A new kitchen and dining room
  • Radiant heat installed in new spaces
  • Interior and exterior finish details designed to match the classic style of the existing house






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Sandpiper Shores Renovation
Freeport, ME
2005

Designer: Taggart Construction

Interior renovation

  • Custom Kitchen
  • Custom doors, millwork & cabinetry
  • Granite countertops






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Litchfield Renovation
Litchfield, ME
2005

Extensive addition and renovation of a classic Greek Revival Cape included:
  • Addition of new living room and kitchen spaces
  • Design is sensitive to the character of the original home
  • Installation of new cedar shingle roof with copper valleys






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Trundy Point Renovation
Cape Elizabeth, ME
2002

Designer: Lance Fletcher, AIA

Extensive renovation featuring:

  • Rebuilt chimney
  • New bathrooms
  • Master bedroom suite
  • New heating system
  • Maintained unique architectural features






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Yarmouth Kitchen
Yarmouth, ME
2002

Kitchen addition featuring:

  • Custom cabinetry
  • Custom countertops
  • Kitchen island
  • Radiant floor heating






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Cape Elizabeth Renovation
Cape Elizabeth, ME
2001

Complete Renovation and Third Floor Addition featuring:

  • New heating system including a thin radiant slab
  • Third floor Master Bedroom suite addition
  • Bridge connecting house and barn
  • Exhaust only ventilation system
  • New stone chimney
  • New windows and a screen porch






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Old Ocean House Renovation
Cape Elizabeth, ME
1999

Designer: A John Calvin Stevens Home

Complete renovation featuring:

  • Curved front porch with mahogany deck
  • Refinished maple floors
  • Rebuilt stone fireplace & chimney
  • New heating system
  • New bathrooms, renovated kitchen



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