About us

Veteran-owned contracting in Hancock County, Maine since 2018. Family-run and referral-driven.

From a One-Man Shop to Hancock County's Go-To Crew

Patriot Contracting was founded in 2018 by Ridge Jordan, a U.S. Army veteran with a passion for craftsmanship and a refusal to cut corners. What started as one guy with a truck has grown into a trusted local crew handling everything from excavation and septic to full home builds — all backed by the same standard we started with: do it right the first time.

heavy equipment and excavator clearing a house lot

Services Offered

Our expertise covers a wide spectrum of services, including:

Excavation & Site Work: Land clearing, driveways, septic systems, and drainage.
Landscaping & Hardscaping: Retaining walls, stone patios, grading, and drainage solutions built for Maine weather.
Custom Decks: Built to last through Maine winters, designed to match how you actually use your outdoor space.
Interior Renovations: Kitchens, bathrooms, and full remodels — including older Maine homes that need the unforeseen handled without surprises on the invoice.
New Home Construction: From foundation to finish, working with you at every step.
Project Consulting: If it's outside our wheelhouse, we'll connect you with vetted local pros we trust.

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Our History

Ridge Jordan grew up in Ellsworth and learned the trades early — first at Ellsworth High School and the Hancock County Technical Center, then as a Combat Medic with the 1st Armored Division. After his service, he apprenticed under a master carpenter before starting Patriot Contracting in 2018.

In 2022 he married his wife Drew, and their son Vincent arrived in 2023. That same fall, the business put down permanent roots with a home base in the Ellsworth area.

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How We Work

Our approach is simple: show up when we say we will, do the work the way it should be done, and stand behind it. We've built this business on word of mouth, and we plan to keep it that way. Whether it's a deck or a full build, we treat your project like it's going on our own house.

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Customer testimonials

See what our clients have to say

5 years ago we had a tree come down on the garage, that split one of the boards at the gable end. We tried but never found anyone who was able to come around to fix it. In the meantime another tree died and more recently we developed a leak in some plumbing above the kitchen. Sounds like a nightmare and it could have been if we hadn’t found Patriot Contracting. I can’t praise them enough. Dave contacted them and came by right away to appraise the jobs. If it hadn’t been for the humidity they would have gotten all three jobs done in one day. The only one that took a little longer was the drywall on the ceiling (it took a while to dry). Ridge and Blake responded quickly, listened to our concerns and quoted a fair price. They and the guys they hire do really good work. I can’t tell where the patch in the ceiling is, there is no more leak, the gable is fixed and the only reason the wood is still in the yard is because we wanted it for our fire pit. But they cut it into chunks to make it easier to split and offered to hall it off at any point if we change our minds. Thank you Patriot Contracting.

Dawn W.

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Love these guys!
So incredibly helpful, friendly and responsive
Highly recommend

Ginger S.

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Great work with the chipper! Ridge and Blake are excellent to work with, safety first and clean work site. Deck in progress, these guys do it right the first time!

Elizabeth M. (Chipping & New Deck)

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Another great experience with Ridge and Patriot Contracting. Removed some impossibly rooted bushes, got rid of some yard debris, and leveled out the backyard. Will continue to use their services… professional, reasonable and courteous! Thank you!

Dympna C. (Landscaping & Yard Cleanup)

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Awesome group of guys! Hard working honest and do good work all the time!!!

Connie H.

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Our house was built in 1890 and never had any improvements done to it. We decided to have our main bathroom remodeled while having our laundry room remodeled into a Master Bathroom / closet /laundry room. We could not be happier with the turn out! Our main bathroom looks fantastic and the remodel makes so much more sense. The master bathroom is incredible! We love having another bathroom that is up to date! While doing the remodel Patriot contracting had to redo wiring and insulation as well as other unforeseen additions. Not once did they overprice any of the work they did. In fact the final cost came out to what was planned even though we had extra tasks that needed to be completed before they could have proceeded. We cannot thank them enough for their incredible hard work that Ridge, Blake and Bill did! It was like having them as part of our family while they were at our house working! They now are part of our family! I would recommend them for any project big or small! They will do a fantastic job! Thank you Patriot Contracting!

Adam B. (1890 House Remodel)

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