Above and Beyond
“I always like to ratchet the engineering of my buildings up a notch. I do this as a general practice with all my construction, but it is even more satisfying with a steel building. Where a typical snow load on the coast is somewhere in the high 40’s, I generally like to see a 60 pound snow load. Where the wind load is usually around 90mph, I bump it up to 100. Just because you have an pre-engineered steel building, does not mean it cannot be improved with an experienced and dedicated construction team.”
PRIDE IN OUR TEAM
OUR HISTORY
Zander builds his first steel/hybrid building for his father, building on his earlier construction experience and sparking his interest in steel construction.
A steel building project on Industrial Park in Boothbay helps lay the groundwork for what would become Steel Bolt Construction.
Zander P. Lee General Contractor begins operations, and Steel Bolt Construction, Inc. is officially incorporated.
A 110' x 45' hybrid building features massive 30' x 30' overhead doors, accommodating a travel lift carrying large boats into the facility.
A historic submarine watchtower in South Bristol is restored, overlooking John’s Bay, Pemaquid Point, and Monhegan Island.
The company completes its first house along the Damariscotta River, marking an important milestone in residential construction.
Work on the Harbor Room restaurant in New Harbor, Maine, marks an expansion into restaurant and commercial construction.
Extensive improvements to Damariscotta’s approximately 150-year-old Lincoln Theater include air conditioning and other upgrades to the historic community landmark.
A substantial condominium project overlooking the Damariscotta River features garage parking, a fitness room, elevator access, and a waterfront yacht club building.
A local dealership expands by approximately 30%, adding two steel buildings for vehicle detailing and additional service bays.
Zander’s son, Jack Lee, joins the family business, continuing the company’s legacy of hands-on construction expertise.
Jack serves as lead foreman on a 60' x 120' steel building for Dow’s Discount Furniture in Nobleboro, Maine. “Steel buildings are in my genes!” — Jack Lee
The former Damariscotta Fire and Police Station undergoes a 6,000-square-foot conversion into a private residence with two lower-level apartments.
Based out of Newcastle, Zander P. Lee and the Steel Bolt Construction team have spent decades putting up tougher, longer-lasting steel buildings across Mid-Coast Maine. We know this coastline, we know the weather, and we know what it takes to build structures that hold up for the long haul — for businesses, farms, homes, and everything in between.
Construction is what we know, and good people make it possible. For 25 years, we’ve built with pride in Midcoast Maine. Today, we're proud to have Zander’s son Jack working alongside us, with nine employees and approximately 25 skilled subcontractors contributing to our success. We couldn’t do what we do without our team.
To build stronger, safer structures with meticulous attention to detail, exceeding expectations and building standards.
Shaping Maine’s future with durable, sustainable buildings using wood, steel, and hybrid construction.
Guided by trusted relationships, hard work, craftsmanship, and the love for our community in Maine.
Our Story
When my father’s small business burned to the ground in a fire, I had been working in construction for about 4 years. Thinking I would have a part in the reconstruction of his business building, I asked him what he was planning. His answer surprised me. He said that he had already ordered a pre-fabricated metal building and that it would arrive within a few weeks. Since I was only experienced with traditional wood framing, I assumed he would contract someone else to construct his new business building. However, his plans surprised me again.
In the early 2000s, my father recruited me and a good family friend to put up his 32″x100” steel building. At first, I was hesitant. I thought, “I have no idea how to put up a steel building.” Low and behold, it turns out that much of the construction know-how is the same! Make things plumb, make sure they’re square, and always keep out the weather. This is construction; this is what I know. After the building was up and I could look at what my hard work and know-how accomplished, I knew that I would pursue more steel building construction for my own line of work.
Over 2 decades later, we’ve constructed over 75 steel buildings for the good people of Mid-Coast Maine. Over the years, I’ve worked with several steel-building manufacturing companies and I do have my favorites. With the right fabricators, even the most unique order specifications can be pulled off right. As a vendor for their fabricating capabilities, Steel Bolt Construction gets boots on the ground to build my client’s dream structure. Whether to store their automobile toys or grow their own businesses, we can do it.
