Owner Warren O’Shea has been in remodeling and construction for more than 30 years. So when he started his self-named business, he took the responsibility seriously.

With more five-star reviews than any other contractor in the state of Maine—not to mention a few stints on HGTV, DIY, and the Food Network along with a citizenship award from the Portland Police for “detaining an armed felon during a robbery”—what’s attached itself to O’Shea’s business is a reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and responsiveness. He says even the simple act of returning calls within 24 hours sets him apart from the competition. But O’Shea has done more than that to grow his business over the years.

First off, along with being a remodeler, he’s a certified home inspector and he’s working to make sure all his employees get the same certification. “Now they’re looking at each renovation job in an entirely different scope,” he says. “They’re looking at the entire house, not just the part of the house we happen to be working on.”

For O’Shea, it goes back to providing the kind of customer service he can proudly associate with his name. Another simple way O’Shea demonstrates that commitment is with the mandate that employees find out how clients like their coffee so they can provide coffee and donuts once a week. He also tells them to take empty trashcans in from the curb and bring in newspapers. “It’s a service industry,” he says. “We’re all good craftsmen. So it’s all about customer service. It’s like being the best waiter you’ve ever had at your favorite restaurant.”

Warren O’Shea received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Middlesex Community College. Warren’s professional history includes time at an antique reproduction furniture company and other construction firms before evolving his skills into running his own business. His time spent in the hospitality industry has given Warren the skills and knowledge to ensure every customers complete satisfaction. Warren’s experiences have led to the versatile, service-oriented professional he is today.

Warren brings over 30 years of diverse, customer-facing and construction-related experience and is proud of both his personal and professional accomplishments. His ability to combine his people skills with building skills into a remodeling business truly sets O’Shea apart from the rest of the pack.

Professional Certifications & AFFILIATIONS

• Certified American Society Home Inspectors (ASHI) License #15055

• Executive Board Member of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Maine

• Board Member of the Portland Arts and Technical High School

• Citizen Award recipient from the Portland Police Department
• Kohler Certified Installer

Personal Accomplishments 

• Received EMT Training
• Attended Flight School at 15 years of age
• Past New England Innkeepers Association Member (and youngest member!)
• Formally trained, past Certified EMT
• Graduated flight school at 15 years of age.
• Youngest member of the New England Innkeepers association ‘91
• Maine Island Trail supporter
• When Warren isn’t working at O’Shea Builders or tending his livestock, he can be found with his Belgian Malinois dog, Ruby; restoring his antique Carver boat or antique International Scout; hiking Maine’s western mountains or Maine’s Calendar Islands; or practicing cello.

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