Benjamin James Lower is the sole proprietor of

 BJL Built Carpentry Services in Jay, Maine. 

 

 Ben has been building things ever since he can remember. He has a long family history of skilled craftsmen in his blood. His Father James, a boat builder and master craftsman, builds,custom furniture over in Monmouth, Maine at (New England Joinery  and the American Windsor Chair Company )His Grandfather, Joseph, was a skilled tool & die maker. Going back even further...there is a well known gunsmith,

( J.P. Lower) in the family tree. So it is no wonder where his love of building and inherited skill comes from. 

 

 Dedication and commitment to quality craftsmanship and materials is evident in his work. The desire to treat each client fairly,honestly,and with integrity is a top priority.   

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 Ben lives in North Jay, Maine, (near Bean's Corner) with his wife Melissa and five children on a 40 acre farm which they are bringing back to life as a working farm.

  The renovations are moving along, on the buildings and the land which now houses a growing herd of  Belted Galloway cattle, Registered British & American Guernsey goats, Finn sheep, many chickens both meat birds and laying hens. 

   As an active member on the Wilton volunteer Fire department, service to his community is also a very big part of daily life.

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