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Top-Rated Basement remodelers in Ames - Updated Nov 2026

Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
177
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I couldn't be happier with the work. Andy was extremely helpful and punctual. I had quite a few estimates on my kitchen remodel and I felt like none of the contractors I talked to were really interested in what I wanted. Andy listened to everything I had to say and delivered. 

Not only was the work completed on time. It was top notch work and under budget. How often does that happen?

I would highly recommend Andy Scott and would definitely use him again in the future. 


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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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KBS Remodeling and Restoration LLC
4.2(
129
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

KBS Remodeling & Restoration is your local remodeling company dedicated to quality and customer service. Each worker is trained and skilled in their profession to deliver quality results every time! KBS uses material and install practices that allow us to offer transferable workmanship warranties without cutting corners.\n\n

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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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777 Remodeling, Renovations & Repairs LLC
4.2(
11
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This contractor was amazing. This is just one of the many projects he has done in my home. Communication has been on point. The work that has been done is top notch. He was always on time and available to answer my questions. The price point for projects was well with in my range. His willingness to work with me and making changes to the plan was great."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
AJ QUALITY CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.6(
10
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
3.0(
2
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Matt is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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new deck and roof addition

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Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was to our expectation. The living room addition was done to our taste and fitted very well with the reast of the house. The egress window installation to the basement room gave a whole new life and vibrancy to the rooms downstairs. Our kitchen now looks great after the remodelling.Neil and all his team were very respectful and professional. Everything went to our expectations and I would highly reccommend him to anyone who needs some work to be done!"
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+8

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Addition Doctors
4.7(
22
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"I am thrilled with my Bathroom- they showed up when they said they would. They listened to my requests - went into the project knowing what the end goal would be. The bill was what they quoted. They cleaned up after themselves. Great customer service and outstanding workmanship."
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Enjoy the Porch

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
54
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"According to the website, the person we met with is a "Foundation Expert."  Per his advice, we needed about $8000 in beams because the cement blocks showed bowing/cracking.  This house is only 650 sq feet and built in the 1950s.  He basically implied that the walls had extensive damage and the house would never sell unless we put beams up.  He deemed the repairs done by a previous homeowner as very bad and said they needed to be fixed immediately.  The waterproofing system was an additional $3500.
The whole thing seemed more like a sales pitch using the fear factor of a bad foundation.  And, I was put off by the "buy now" price difference.  They would give me a "realtor discount" if I agreed to do the work and pay the deposit right away.  Like I'd ever spend $12K without getting other bids and researching the heck out of it.
We decided to hire a structural engineer that wasn't trying to sell us something to inspect the basement and foundation.  Paying the engineer a couple hundred bucks was worth every penny.  After a full inspection, his professional opinion was that there were no structural issues.  The engineer report states that while the repairs made by the previous homeowner made were "unsightly" they are effective.  Meaning - the method they used was ugly, but the support it provided was effective and adding additional beams was unnecessary. 
I would highly, highly recommend getting a structural engineer before hiring any company to basement repairs.  It saved us about $8000.
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Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can add a kitchenette to a basement. However, you’ll have to consider the costs associated with basement kitchenettes. If you’re starting from scratch in an unfinished basement, you’ll need to account for brand-new plumbing, electrical, flooring, and more in addition to the cost of the kitchenette. If you’re putting a kitchenette in an already finished basement equipped with plumbing and electrical, you’ll save considerable money.

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!

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

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.

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