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Be Home Remodeling, Inc.
4.9(
69
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My journey began when I met Mario from Be Home Remodeling. I started with just one bathroom remodel, and I was immediately impressed by the professionalism, attention to detail, and high-quality craftsmanship he and his team delivered. The communication throughout the project was clear and consistent, and they made sure every step met my expectations. Since then, I?ve trusted Be Home Remodeling with additional projects and have always been more than satisfied with the results. Highly recommend Mario and his team to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality construction work"
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling
full house remodeling

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
374 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fausto Construction
5.0(
98
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired fausto construction inc. to remodel 3 bathrooms in our home. He met our expectations and every aspect of the work. I highly recommend this general contractor for all your remodeling"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my garden and bathroom remodel done. Albert and Samuel were professional, friendly, and a delight to work with. They're responsive and reliable. I also like the subcontractors whom they used on my project. They kept me informed of everything and I appreciate their excellent work."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Timberwood
4.2(
41
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

San Diego design-build contractor since 2003. We design and manage your whole project, inside and out — complete outdoor living (patios, pavers, pergolas, decks, walls, fencing, landscaping) plus interior remodels and additions, including kitchens and baths. Licensed, bonded, insured — CSLB #925904 (Class B - General Building Contractor, C-27 Landscaping, C-33 Painting & Decorating). Owner-operated, 35+ years in construction. Free consultation, serving San Diego County.\n\nOne accountable contractor from design through build, coordinating every trade so your project is done right the first time.

Decks
Decks
Decks
Metal Railings
Redwood Deck

+214

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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R C B CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing customer service. The quality of work was unbelievable showed up on time and built exactly what I was looking for delivered quality work at fair price Anytime I had a question they were always there to answer the phone and resolve. Any concerns I had during the project."
New construction home
New construction home
New construction home
New construction home
New construction home

+8

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RS Kitchen & Bath
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A friend had his kitchen done and referred Joe saying he was great. I checked out others whose homes he did. They also raved about Joe and his work. I had a major water leak 2 bedroom 2 bath and needed EVERYTHING redone. I agreed with all those for these reason: He’s honest, and reliable, he assisted me and guided me on ever step in making choices of new products from expanding my kitchen down to small details like floor molding. He is respectful and kind and he charged fair prices. You’d be lucky to get him. And glad you did. I still have people come in 15 years later and love the work he’s home. 3 neighbors hired him after seeing my place. One this year and I saw it and he still does amazing work. Don’t waste a minute , get him while you can! Wendy Dan"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R A Crandall Construction INC
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had stucco job done from water damage and fence gates fixed. All work was done professionally and prices were awesome. With this company you can’t go wrong. Specially, when you feel like you’re trying to find an honest, hard working person to help you."
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

The average cost of remodeling a basement is $30 to $75 per square foot. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any “what if” situations.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is 50% to 75%. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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