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
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25+

years of construction experience

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250+

completed projects since 1997

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$300M

in commercial projects managed

Our Passion, Your legacy

Hear from some Southern Maine homeowners we've helped

Five black stars.

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.
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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.
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Five black stars in a row.

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.
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Southern Maine service areas

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Legacy Construction Service Area

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

  • Do you need a permit to build a garage in Southern Maine?

    Yes. Every new garage build in Southern Maine requires a building permit through your local code enforcement office. State electrical and plumbing permits are also required separately. Most municipalities process residential building permits within one to three weeks. Legacy Construction handles every permit application, inspection scheduling, and code coordination from start to finish so you never have to chase paperwork between offices.

  • How long does it take to build a custom garage in Southern Maine?

    Most custom garage builds with Legacy Construction run eight to fourteen weeks from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Larger or more complex builds — multi-bay collector spaces, heated floors, full workshop systems — can reach sixteen to eighteen weeks. The most common schedule variables are ledge discovery during excavation, engineered truss lead times of three to six weeks, and state electrical inspection scheduling. We build all of these into the timeline before we break ground so there are no surprises mid-build.

  • How much does a custom garage build cost in Southern Maine?

    Custom garage builds in Southern Maine typically range from $55,000 for a standard two-car build to $150,000 or more for a multi-bay collector space with heated floors and premium finishes. The biggest cost drivers are foundation conditions, electrical scope, insulation and heating systems, siding material, and garage door quality. Legacy Construction provides a fixed-price contract before breaking ground so you know exactly what you are investing before the first shovel goes in. Every garage is backed by our full warranty package.

  • Do you build detached and attached garages in Southern Maine?

    Yes. Legacy Construction builds both detached and attached garages across Greater Portland and Southern Maine. Detached garages are freestanding structures on their own foundation. Attached garages share a wall with the main home and require fire-separation assemblies between the living space and the garage. We handle both types with the same process — site evaluation, design, fixed-price contract, and full construction management from excavation through final walkthrough. Every garage is backed by our full warranty package.

  • What warranty does Legacy Construction provide on garage builds?

    Every custom garage Legacy Construction builds is covered by our comprehensive 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 longer than Maine's standard one-year requirement. If something we built is not right, we come back and fix it. Everything is documented in writing before any garage project begins. We build garages meant to stand for generations — and our warranty reflects that commitment.

  • What should we expect during a Legacy Construction garage build?

    When a Legacy Construction garage build begins, you will see a crew on site at the scheduled time with a clear plan for each phase. Joe Hausler is on site multiple times per week. Jonathan Henshaw coordinates every trade — excavation, foundation, framing, roofing, electrical, and concrete — so trades flow into each other without gaps. Tim Schofield handles every finish detail inside the garage. We provide weekly progress updates, communicate any discovery or condition change before we act on it, and keep the site clean and organized throughout.