--- title: "STRAIGHT TO FINISH, LLC — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/straight-to-finish-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955125349 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1955125349.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "STRAIGHT TO FINISH, LLC" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/68b3a4950255aeed_5352-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO BOX 8739, PORTLAND, Maine 04104, United States" latitude: 43.8465 longitude: -70.4648 phone: "(207) 221-5391" website: http://www.straighttofinish.com rating: 5 review_count: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 54 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # STRAIGHT TO FINISH, LLC Original Houzz profile: [STRAIGHT TO FINISH, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/straight-to-finish-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955125349) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** PORTLAND, ME - **Serves:** Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth, Kennebunk, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Kennebunkport, Cumberland, Falmouth Foreside, Biddeford Pool, Cumberland Center - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves General Contractor Specializing in Artisan Finish Carpentry. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Flooring Installation - Home Restoration - Porch Design & Construction - Project Management - Custom Home Bars - Tile Installation - House Framing - Window Replacement - Wood Floor Installation - Window Installation - Shower Installation - Siding Installation - Deck Repair - Exterior Door Installation - Stair Installation - Drywall Installation - Sliding Door Installation - Workshop Design & Construction - Attic Restoration - Trim Work - Sustainable Design - Shed Design & Construction - Lighting Installation - Crown Molding Installation - Baseboard Installation - Wood Siding - Wainscoting - Insulation Installation - Cedar Siding - Siding Repair - Subfloor Installation - Soffit Installation - Skylight Installation - Soffit Repair - Custom Homes - Property Management ### Areas Served - Portland - South Portland - Scarborough - Falmouth - Kennebunk - Cape Elizabeth - Yarmouth - Kennebunkport - Cumberland - Falmouth Foreside - Biddeford Pool - Cumberland Center ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | STRAIGHT TO FINISH, LLC | | Address | PO BOX 8739, PORTLAND, Maine 04104, United States | | Phone | (207) 221-5391 | | Website | http://www.straighttofinish.com | | Followers on Houzz | 54 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [STRAIGHT TO FINISH, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/straight-to-finish-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955125349) - **Website:** http://www.straighttofinish.com - **Phone:** (207) 221-5391 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 8 Hour Lead Renovator Course Completion (RRP) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 22 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-20484196, Jan. 2022** > Attention to detail, high quality work, and honesty seems to be rare when choosing a finish carpenter. Straight To Finish certainly delivers. Definitely worth the wait! **★★★★★ — tkinusvi, Dec. 2020** > A reliable and honest carpenter is like a diamond in the rough and Straight to Finish is just that! Amazing work and attention to detail, we highly recommend!! **★★★★★ — Justina Marcisso-Hussey, Dec. 2020** > Not only does Straight to Finish mean what they say..thay say what they mean. Reliable, responsible and knowledgable ..as a home owner of a multi unit..that exactly what I need. **★★★★★ — Walter Shepard, Dec. 2020** > We’ve worked with Hoyt several times on remodeling projects big and small at our 170 year old home in Freeport. We’ve benefited from Hoyt’s experience throughout these projects in helping to design the finished product, and his work is absolutely meticulous and of the highest quality. We have been so happy with the results every time! **★★★★★ — HU-392945949, Dec. 2020** > I knew Hoyt did quality work. I was THRILLED when he accepted a job to install a bathroom van in my condo (where one had never existed). It was important to me to have someone who I trusted with carpentry and electrical. Plus, he patiently helped me address concerns from the condo association/property management company about putting a hole in the roof. He completed all work from start to finish while I was away at work and didn’t leave a spec of dust behind to indicate he’d been there. I just came home worry-free with a new exhaust fan in the ceiling that I never expected I’d be so excited to see. **★★★★★ — HU-236856271, Dec. 2018** > We hired this contractor for three major jobs including the addition of a full bath and complete renovation of our kitchen and living space area. We cannot express our enthusiasm enough for the work completed in all areas of the timeliness, quality, workmanship and attention to detail. His estimates were reasonable and his ability to be flexible with unforeseen changes made him easy to work with. He combines the unique ability to not only know how to do everything but also with an artistic and strong visual sense of the final outcome. > We give him the highest recommendations. **★★★★★ — Kristine Stratton, Dec. 2018** > Saridel is a thorough, responsive, reliable and meticulous professional. I contracted with him for a kitchen renovation, and from the start the process has been terrific. He started with a consultation to review all of my needs and expectations, followed up with a clear contract, and and then delivered with quality craftsmanship. He was also very careful about controlling dust and disruption to my household during the renovation. Lastly, he went above and beyond during the project - fixing issues with electrical and ensuring that everything was shipshape. I would highly recommend him to others and would hire him again without reservation. **★★★★★ — HU-88755505, Dec. 2018** > Hired STF for finish work on two of my multi unit modern contemporary apartment buildings in Downtown Portland. Superb, meticulous and efficient hard work. A pleasure to deal with. Honest and dependable. I have also had the pleasure of working as a sub under STF and no other contractor can reach the goals of the customer while also treating subs with respect along every step of the process The flow of the projects are smooth and no aspect of the project is left without a thorough understanding by everyone involved. Including the customer. **★★★★★ — Joseph Medley, Jan. 2017** > Straight to Finish does high quality work on time on budget. Mr Hel was extremely helpful with project conceptualization and design. He suggested materials and finishes that made the project financially feasible, beautiful and easily maintainable. His skills and character are top notch. We could not be happier with the results! **★★★★★ — Marc Dupuis, Dec. 2016** > Saridel has worked on numerous projects at both my home and office. His craftsmanship, attention to detail and professionalism is excellent. I would highly recommend him for ANY project that you are considering! **★★★★★ — Shelly, Dec. 2016** > Saridel has done a variety of projects for me, including window installation, new siding, trim work and more. Saridel is very responsive and his thoroughness and attention to detail are top-notch. He's a pleasure to work with. I would certainly recommend him to others. **★★★★★ — Carolyn Liegner, Dec. 2016** > Hoyt did a beautiful job replacing the ceilings in our 1820s farmhouse. He is very good with drywall, has a great eye for design and honoring an old house. Most importantly, he is honest, reliable, and always thinking of how he can help his clients best. We wholeheartedly recommend him. ## Selected projects - [Cape Elizabeth - Summit Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-elizabeth-summit-rd-pj-vj~1504357) - Location: Portland Maine, ME - Photos: 23 - Description: Convert a spare bedroom into a nautically themed photo editing office, complete with custom wide print drawers, printer slide-out, and a desktop tower computer cabinet. Not a single surface was plumb, level, square, or flat. A custom shaper blade was made to match existing baseboard cap. - [York - Tide Meadow Ln.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/york-tide-meadow-ln-pj-vj~1482441) - Location: York, ME - Photos: 14 - [South Portland - Ocean St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-portland-ocean-st-pj-vj~1482472) - Location: Portland Maine, ME - Photos: 19 - [Scarborough, ME - Roundabout Dr.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scarborough-me-roundabout-dr-pj-vj~1477928) - Location: Scarborough, ME - Photos: 29 - Description: Complete bathroom & laundry remodel of a 1970's Cape (full gut with new floor joists, plumbing, electrical, pocket door, & window) with authentic fir centerbead (bead board) wainscoting, Daltile ceramic tile, Schluter Ditra in-floor heating, Schluter Kerdi shower underlayment, VIGO Neo-Angle frameless shower, Benjamin Moore paints, Panasonic ventilation fan/light, Biasi radiator, Windham Soft White 48-inch Bath Vanity with 2 Doors, Bottom Drawer and White Quartz Marble Top, Hansgrohe fixtures, c… - [Freeport, ME - South St.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/freeport-me-south-st-pj-vj~574779) - Location: Freeport, ME - Photos: 10 - Description: Complete bathroom remodel of an early 1800's farmhouse (full gut with new floor joists and window) with authentic fir centerbead (bead board) wainscoting, Daltile ceramic tile, Schluter Ditra in-floor heating, Schluter Kerdi shower underlayment, VIGO Neo-Angle frameless shower, Benjamin Moore paints, Panasonic ventilation fan, and Biasi radator. - [Southport Island, ME - Nautically Themed Bunkroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southport-island-me-nautically-themed-bunkroom-pj-vj~1710074) - Location: Southport, ME - Photos: 24 - [Portland - North St. - Shower Rehab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-north-st-shower-rehab-pj-vj~2881570) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Portland - Winter St. - Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-winter-st-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2896918) - Location: Portland, ME - Photos: 11 - [Sanford - Essex St. - Tub & Shower Replacement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sanford-essex-st-tub-and-shower-replacement-pj-vj~2881557) - Location: Sanford, ME - Photos: 3 - [South Portland - Harriet St. - Custom Built-in & Mantle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-portland-harriet-st-custom-built-in-and-mantle-pj-vj~2881549) - Location: South Portland, ME - Photos: 4 - [Yarmouth - Modern Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yarmouth-modern-deck-pj-vj~1504438) - Location: Yarmouth, ME - Photos: 5 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/straight-to-finish-llc-pfvwus-pf~1955125349) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107759577/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas - [Shelving](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83441846/list/shelving) — 2 ideas - [Cherry Kitchen Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58801337/list/cherry-kitchen-cabinets) — 9 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/saridel-hel) ## Community Q&A **Q: Grout color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it possible for you to find out the grout color used in this bathroom? We are using this tile and I really like this option! Thank you! A: Mapei Warm Gray **Q: brand and color of grout** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello. Do you happen to remember the brand and color of the grout used with the floor tile? A: MAPEI - Warm Gray **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the paint color here? A: Walls: Benjamin Moore: Galveston Gray (AC-27) Trim: Benjamin Moore: Regal Classic Semi Gloss (N333, unmixed) **Q: What is the paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Walls: Benjamin Moore: Galveston Gray (AC-27) Trim: Benjamin Moore: Regal Classic Semi Gloss (N333, unmixed) **Q: Floor** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the tile black and white or grey and white? A: Daltile Octagon and Dot 2" x 2" Mosaic in Matte White with Gray Gloss Dot http://www.wayfair.com/Daltile-Octagon-and-Dot-2-x-2-Mosaic-in-Matte-White-with-Gray-Gloss-Dot-65012OCT44MS1P2-DAI2099.html --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*