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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel with McCormick Home Builders went beyond our expectations. Leoni and her team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. The open layout design changed the way we use the space, and it’s been perfect for family gatherings. They were prompt, courteous, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy. Really impressed!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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ProHome Remodels
4.9(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Benji and the ProHome Remodels team completed a room addition for us and did a great job. Benji did a great job managing the project and communicating updates clearly. We're very happy with the quality of the work and the new space looks like it was always part of the original house. We really appreciated Benji’s professionalism and attention to detail, we highly recommend him and would hire him again."
Bathroom Remodel
Jackson Project
Jackson Project
Jackson Project
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After calling a few companies, we found Home pro remodeling. Ariel the manager gave us a good offer for the retaining wall, it was the best offer we received compare to other companies ! His guys are super professional, nice and clean. We were very happy with the experience. If you are looking to remodel your home , Home pro remodeling is definitely the best in the area! They are the real deal."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Big boys construction
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Hi, my name is Steven with Big Boys Construction. We are a locally owned and operated company serving the High Desert and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of residential services including painting, flooring, drywall, concrete, and general home improvements.\n\nOur goal is simple — deliver quality work, honest pricing, and reliable service you can count on. We take pride in treating every home like it’s our own, with attention to detail and proper preparation from start to finish.\n\nWhether it’s a small repair or a full renovation, we are committed to making the process smooth and stress-free for our customers. We look forward to earning your business and bringing your vision to life.\n

Full kitchen remodel
Vinyl flooring
Vinyl flooring
Vinyl flooring
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SS CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPE INC
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Shu and his crew did a great job. They protected my staircase and created barriers to separate the work and the rest of the house. They were always on time and they did a great job. Very pleased w the workmanship and the result. Can’t go wrong w Shu. A reliable contractor."
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RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. 

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.

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