Our passion is your legacy.
Trusted General Contractor in Portland, ME - Legacy Construction
One contract. One point of accountability. Every trade, every permit, every inspection managed from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. We provide full-service general contracting for residential and commercial projects across Greater Portland and Southern Maine, bringing the planning systems and quality control Joe Hausler developed managing commercial developments up to $300 million to every project we take on.
General contracting is not just managing schedules. It is taking complete ownership of your project so nothing falls through the cracks between trades. That ownership gap is where most construction projects go wrong. Legacy Construction holds a single contract, manages every subcontractor, and is accountable for every outcome on your property.
What we bring to every project:
- We show up when we say we will
- We build exactly what we said we'd build
- We never leave a project unfinished
25+
years of construction experience
250+
completed projects since 1997
$300M
in commercial projects managed
Our passion is your legacy.
Hear from some Southern Maine
homeowners we've helped
Watching our home transform through this addition was incredible. Legacy Construction communicated clearly, respected our space and vision, and delivered work that feels solid and intentional. You can tell they care about doing things the right way—and building work that lasts.
Jennifer C.
Legacy Construction built an addition onto our home, and the quality is outstanding. The new space blends perfectly with the original house. They worked with us on budget and design and were always upfront about costs and options. Very professional from start to finish.
Savannah B.
From the first meeting, Legacy Construction was honest, professional, and easy to work with. They walked us through budget, design, and expectations clearly and followed through on everything. The end result is a beautifully built space that feels solid and well thought out.
Mehak K.
Southern Maine service areas
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One contract. Complete accountability. Every trade, every phase, managed by us.
We manage the full project — every subcontractor, every inspection, every budget decision — under one contract with one point of accountability. No gaps between trades, no surprises at the end of a phase.
Site Visit, Design, and Full-Scope Construction
It starts with a site visit where we evaluate your lot, discuss intended use, and identify setback constraints, drainage, and utilities. We design around your specific needs — whether that is a two-car heated garage, a multi-bay collector space, or a structure with attic storage above. Joe Hausler reviews every plan personally before we build. Every garage includes excavation to four-foot frost depth, foundation, framing, roofing, siding matched to your home, electrical, overhead doors, and concrete flatwork.
Commercial-Grade Planning for Your Garage Build
Joe Hausler spent 15 years managing commercial builds up to $300 million before founding Legacy Construction. He brings those planning systems and quality control standards to every custom garage we build in Southern Maine. Every garage gets a fixed-price contract before we break ground, a five-year workmanship warranty when we walk out, and Tim Schofield's finish carpentry on every interior detail. Most builders cannot say any of those three things. We can say all of them.
Cost, Timeline, and What a Legacy Garage Delivers
Custom garages in Southern Maine typically range from $55,000 for a standard two-car build to $150,000 or more for a multi-bay heated space with premium finishes. Timelines run eight to fourteen weeks from groundbreaking to walkthrough. Legacy Construction provides a fixed-price contract before breaking ground and backs every garage with our 1-year materials, 2-year systems, 5-year workmanship, and 10-year structural warranty package. We recommend starting design in late winter so construction begins in spring and wraps before fall.
We coordinate all permits, schedule every inspection, and manage the full project so nothing falls through the cracks on your property. Contact us to start planning yours.
Count on Legacy Construction for your General Contracting needs
Customer Satisfaction
We offer a 2-year warranty on all of our work, so you can have peace of mind knowing it'll be done right the first time.
Built on Repeat Business
70% of our clients come back for another project. That kind of return rate tells you more about our work than any sales pitch could.
Full-Scope Construction
No matter the scope or scale of your project, we handle every phase of the build from start to finish with our own crew on site.
Insured and Accountable
We carry full insurance on every project we take on, and we put our 2-year warranty in writing so you know exactly what backs the work.
Our easy 3-step process for perfect General Contracting
1
SCHEDULE YOUR PROJECT CONSULTATION TODAY.
Reach out to discuss your construction vision, timeline requirements, and budget parameters so we can develop a complete project plan.
2
WE'LL MANAGE YOUR PROJECT FLAWLESSLY.
Our team coordinates all aspects of construction with precision scheduling, quality control at every phase, and transparent communication throughout.
3
EXPERIENCE YOUR COMPLETED PROJECT PERFECTION.
We deliver your finished project meeting exacting standards, completed on schedule and within budget, with no loose ends.
Frequently asked questions regarding General Contracting
What permits does a general contractor handle in Southern Maine?
As your general contractor, Legacy Construction pulls every permit the project requires — building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and any shoreland zoning applications. We schedule every inspection in the correct sequence and coordinate with the code enforcement office throughout the build. You never have to track down a permit or follow up on an inspection. That is part of what a fixed-price contract with Legacy Construction includes from day one.
How long do Legacy Construction projects take from start to finish?
Timeline depends entirely on project scope. Custom home builds with Legacy Construction typically run 10 to 14 months from foundation to final walkthrough. Major renovations run four to eight months. Home additions run twelve to twenty weeks. Garage builds run eight to fourteen weeks. We maintain four to six active projects at any time so every build gets the focused attention it deserves. Legacy Construction sets a detailed schedule before breaking ground and provides weekly progress updates throughout every project.
What does it cost to hire Legacy Construction as your general contractor?
General contracting on residential projects in Southern Maine typically runs 15% to 20% of total construction cost, covering project management, trade coordination, permit management, quality control, and owner communication. Custom homes built by Legacy Construction typically range from $400,000 to $2 million+ depending on scope, finish level, and site conditions. Every project starts with a fixed-price contract signed before construction begins, so you know exactly what you are investing before we break ground. Call (207) 544-4607 to request your free estimate.
Does Legacy Construction handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes. Joe Hausler spent 15 years managing commercial developments up to $300 million before founding Legacy Construction in 2021. He brings that commercial-grade planning, project management, and quality control to every project we take on — residential or commercial. Most of our work is residential custom homes, additions, renovations, and garage builds across Southern Maine, but we take on commercial projects when the scope aligns with our capabilities. Call (207) 544-4607 to discuss your project.
What warranty does Legacy Construction provide as general contractor?
Every project Legacy Construction manages as general contractor is backed by our full warranty package: 1 year on materials, 2 years on systems, 5 years on workmanship, and 10 years on structural coverage. The five-year workmanship warranty is five times the Maine standard — because we build homes meant to stand in 2150, not just long enough to pass the one-year inspection. If something we built is not right, we come back and fix it immediately. Everything is documented in writing before we break ground. Call (207) 544-4607 to learn more.
What is it like to work with Legacy Construction as your general contractor?
Working with Legacy Construction as your general contractor means a fixed-price contract before we break ground, four to six weeks in planning to solve problems on paper, weekly progress updates throughout construction, Joe Hausler on site multiple times per week, Jonathan Henshaw coordinating every trade and every inspection, and Tim Schofield delivering finish carpentry that clients notice when they walk through the completed home. We carry full licensing and insurance, and every project is backed by our 1-year materials, 2-year systems, 5-year workmanship, and 10-year structural warranty. Our passion is your legacy. Call (207) 544-4607 or email joe@legacyconstructionme.com to start the conversation.
