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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, 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
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Oshri Construction
4.5(
8
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 30 years of experience, you're going to fall in love with our craftsmanship and design of your project. We specialize in New Construction, Gazebo Building, Custom Home Building, Home Renovation, Construction & Remodeling.

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Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Upscale Bathroom
Guest Bathroom

+99

Response time6 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Cielo Construction
5.0(
4
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Jo does great work and has worked on multiple projects on my house. New deck, walkway, fence, remodeled my bathroom and den. Jo is very easy to work with and takes pride in all he does. HIRE HIM!!!"
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13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cynthia C. Valles
3.4(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Valles is A Plastering. Joaquin and crew are hardworking and honest. Didn’t have to worry about anything going missing or being overcharged. (They bring their own porta- potty, so no workmen need to come in the house) They want to do things right and are very versatile at fixing things they come across that need fixed. My house is very old, so there were things like dry rot, termite damage, drainage issues and several other things that needed addressed and were. Stucco work is excellent. Very capable. Very professional. Paid attention to detail and cleaned up after themselves every day. Really appreciated that. Feels like I have a brand new house that is so beautiful and looks like I had imagined it would. My neighbors really like it too."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
112
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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L.A. Expert Builders
5.0(
46
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very trustworthy contractor and I'm so glad that my friend recommended them to remodel my bathroom. Nir and his team did an awesome job, finished quick, on time and within budget, with no extra costs or hidden costs. The quality is second to none, in other words, my new bathroom is perfect!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Progressive Builders
5.0(
77
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I closed escrow on my house, I decided to make appointments with several general contractors to get a bid on things that needed to be done. The house was fairly old and needed major renovations done, so it was very important to me to make sure that the contractor I hired had previously done work this big. Eric was the 4th contractor that I met with. We went through all the things that needed to be done in the house, a kitchen remodel, 2 bathroom remodels, a small room addition of a master suite and master bathroom, and the list goes on... He showed me pictures of projects that he had done on the same level and I was very impressed with his work, I even went to see one of the projects. I ended up hiring Progressive Builders for their quality work and reasonable price. Thank you!!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
90
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Supreme Remodeling Inc
4.4(
390
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Micky and his team at supreme remodeling are so wonderful - professional, extremely knowledgeable, kind, honest, and effectively communicate. We hired Micky to do a full home gut renovation and he and his team did an exquisite job. He and his team were always on time. He hires professional and honest subcontractors who were all wonderful to work with. We are so pleased with the finished product and cannot recommend Micky and his team enough. We will definitely be using supreme remodeling again in the future."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

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.

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment. A reasonable deposit is typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost, although this can vary by project size and location. This upfront payment helps the contractor cover initial costs like materials, permits, licensing, and hiring subcontractors. The remaining balance is usually billed according to a schedule outlined in your contract, often tied to project milestones or completion dates. Be cautious of contractors who ask for a large deposit of 50% or more, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

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.

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