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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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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
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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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
Jackson Project

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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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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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M & E S CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INC
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M & E S Construction Engineering did an amazing job remodeling my kitchen and bathroom. I couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a remodel!"
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My Work
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My Work

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big boys construction
New to Angi

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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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

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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.
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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

The difficulty of adding a basement to an existing house can vary depending on the house’s location, the size of the basement, and the type and condition of the existing foundation. Adding a basement is a job best handled by the pros, so you’ll need to enlist professional help for this project.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.

Anything having to do with the structure of your home, such as raising the ceiling, is usually the most expensive part of finishing a basement. Another project component that could be a surprisingly high expense is adding an exterior entrance. 

The cost of a walkout basement can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.

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