Should home remodeling contractors be certified or licensed?

<div><p>Yes, most states require home remodeling contractors to be <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">licensed</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed home remodeling contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. </p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:</p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</p></div>

Do you need planning permission for a sunroom?

<div><p>In almost all cases, you will need permits if you plan on building a sunroom over your patio, but regulations and requirements will depend on your municipality. Permits to enclose your patio will usually cost between<b> $300 and $1,000</b>. Since navigating local building codes and zoning requirements is challenging—and the consequences of not following them can be extremely expensive—we strongly recommend hiring a sunroom builder to complete the work and pull the permits for you.</p></div>

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Q: How much does it cost to finish a basement?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-finish-basement.htm">cost to finish a basement</a> is <b>$18,400</b> for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end. </p><p>For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.</p></div>

Q: How much does a basement remodel cost?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-basement-remodeling-cost.htm">cost to remodel a basement</a> is between <b>$12,100 and $33,400</b> for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing. </p><p>If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.</p></div>

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Last update on June 18, 2025

Reviewed in January 2014
We paid the fee for him to come over and make a design. He was a real nice man and we liked him. His designs did not fit our style but he was very knowledgeable and insightful. He is more of a builder not a designer and we were looking for something with more imagination.
WDS Remodeling & Renovation
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Reviewed in December 2011
We signed the contract in July with a September start/completion date. We were told the job would be no more than four days from start to finish and that we would have a visit from the designer weekly until the job was done. In fact, the job was started in September but not "completed" until...
Ambience Designs
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Reviewed in July 2014
This job was a bit unusual, and Randy and Ryan took on the roles I needed them to play with great professionalism and dependability. I designed almost all of the new kitchen, but I expected them to raise any concerns they had about my decisions, suggest better solutions and help me get more bang...
R&R Construction
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Reviewed in December 2022
I called couple licensed contractors to give me an estimate with a 3-D design for my kitchen and jc construction gave me a great 3-D design with a high-quality cabinets and they did a beautiful job.
JC Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2017
They were on time, studied, professional and friendly. The design plans were drawn up after our initial conference. We accepted the design, set the work date, and they took it from there.
Booth Built Patio Products LLC
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Reviewed in September 2012
I purchased the Angie's list coupon for kitchen design plans, and immediately sent an email requesting an appointment. It took a couple of phone calls and a few weeks to schedule the visit. A few emails and a couple of months later, I received the plans which were fairly detailed. However, in...
Reid Construction & Maintenance
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Reviewed in February 2010
Not good. Had to fight the whole time for the job to be done correctly, had to watch their mistakes the whole way. To their credit they remedied any problems, but it was a battle with the owner. Major mistakes were made and cost them to remedy, but they test you to see if its acceptable when its...
RHODES LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC
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Reviewed in August 2011
Started off a little shakey. Salesman designed patio cover that engineer stated could not be possible. Engineer re-designed and everything turned out fine.
Northwest Exteriors
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Reviewed in November 2010
Overall the experience was good. I met with the designed at my home and again at the showroom. I spent about three hours overall. My only complaint was that the estimate was expensive, and it was difficult to get pricing details as opposed to broad cost categories.
Kitchen Mart Inc
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