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Scott's Home Renewal
4.6(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I used Scott's Home Renewal for a first floor renovation about three years ago, was pleased and hired them again for this. Not the cheapest contractor, but definitely the best I have used here. First class professionals; first rate subs, especially the tile and glass people The custom glass door arrived with the wrong specs, and the glass contractor got the factory to make a new one with only one day of waiting.. If you want it done right, contact Scott's."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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F&F Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
10
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I highly recommend F&F Construction & Remodeling. They rebuilt my deck using quality materials and it looks great. They were friendly and clearly communicated timing of the project. I would use them again."
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+10

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KBS Remodeling and Restoration LLC
4.2(
129
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Des Moines, 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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+357

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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4 Corners Remodeling & Construction, LLC
3.0(
2
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Des Moines, 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.

deck and railing
deck and railing
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition
new deck and roof addition

+79

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AJ QUALITY CONSTRUCTION LLC
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Des Moines, 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!

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deWit Construction & Remodeling
4.8(
26
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"deWit Construction & Remodeling went well above and beyond my wife's and my expectations!
We had spent countless hours designing our large custom home addition that consisted of vaulted upper level ceilings, 3 bedrooms (2 guest and 1 master with a large walk-in closet), 3 bathrooms with custom showers, 2 offices, 1 huge 'Great Room', 1 large entry / mud room, 1 storage room, and 1 large 3-car garage. We then decided that we wanted to do much of the work
ourselves, taking on the responsibility of General Contractor for the project, and hiring sub-contractors to complete segments of the project that we weren't equipped to handle on our own.
To say this was a massive undertaking would be a gross understatement. Locating quality sub-contractors was one very tall hurdle that we hadn't taken into consideration during the planning phase. We found that they were few and far between, that many we were able to locate wanted to charge an arm-and-leg for 'custom' work (well outside of our budget), and that some were straight up unreliable and deceitful.
Our previous framing sub-contractor had left a bitter taste with us, so we practiced great diligence in selecting our next. (Note: Long story short, we had to take our previous framing sub-contractor to court in order to recover our down payment due to zero work being completed and multiple promises broken and deadlines missed.) We were pleasantly surprised when we met and spoke with Neil deWit about our project and desires for the work that his crew would be preforming. Neil was very professional in taking the time to listen to and talk with us about the project layout, time-frame and budget, etc. Once we chose to go with deWit C & R, it wasn't long before his crew was onsite and working. We couldn't have asked for nicer, professional guys to have working on our property. We didn't notice any yelling or profanity. They always dressed well and their equipment was always clean and well maintained, and put away at the end of the day. Oh, and their craftsmanship was second to none.
Earlier we mentioned some homeowner design flaws that deWit C & R encountered; well they tackled them head on and found creative ways to make everything work. Most 1st level wall studs had to be individually measured and cut due to fluctuations in the concrete foundation and floor. Wall, door and window locations and dimensions had to be altered in order to make our design work without drastically changing our initial layout. Everything was communicated with us very well by the head carpenter on the project and Neil, and we were involved in all major change decisions. It was awesome to see our project being fleshed out in front of our very eyes and knowing that it was being built with such great quality craftsmanship.
We wanted to roof the existing structure and the addition at  the same time, so as soon as the deWit C & R crew had finished nailing down the roof sheeting, we went to work on removing the worn out shingles from the existing roof. We had an old dump truck that was on its last leg, which we began using for catching the old shingles. We could barely get and keep it running. The next morning, the deWit C & R head carpenter show up pulling one of their nice dump trailers and asked me if we wanted to use it at no extra charge. We were blown away!
We couldn?t be happier with how things turned out.  We officially have our dream home and we owe a ton of credit to deWit Construction and Remodeling! We honestly don?t think we could have completed it without their experience, professionalism and willingness to work with us within our budget. There isn?t a single design modification that we are unhappy with, and the structure is super straight, solid, quiet and water tight.
We can?t say enough good things about deWit Construction and Remodeling. We?re happy to drop their name anytime we learn of an upcoming local project.
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

You need specific tools to protect your space after basement remodeling. Keep a reliable indoor hygrometer to monitor humidity spikes during humid IA summers. Maintain active radon testing equipment, as the state has high radon levels. Keep a backup power supply for your sump pump to prevent flooding during heavy spring rainstorms. Finally, keep tools handy to clear debris from egress window wells.

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A major mistake during basement remodeling is skipping the required building permits, which causes major issues during resale. Homeowners also frequently fail to test for radon or upgrade their aging sump pumps before finishing the walls. Additionally, finishing walls directly against concrete without a proper vapor barrier leads to severe moisture damage from expansive Des Moines clay soils. Always install code-compliant egress windows.

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Ongoing maintenance for basement remodeling focuses heavily on moisture and safety. You must run an active dehumidifier throughout the summer to prevent mold growth. Inspect and test your sump pump and its backup power supply annually before spring storms hit Des Moines. Retest your finished space for radon every two years. Check egress window seals before winter, and clear debris from window wells every fall.

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Schedule basement remodeling during late summer or early fall, right before winter frost sets in. You should start this project only after resolving any foundation cracks caused by IA freeze-thaw cycles. If your sump pump is over seven years old or struggled during recent storms, upgrade your drainage infrastructure first. Test your unfinished space for radon and install mitigation systems prior to construction.

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Completing basement remodeling significantly boosts your home's resale appeal. In Des Moines, harsh winters make finished indoor spaces highly attractive to buyers. A permitted, finished basement increases your property's assessed value. You must install code-compliant egress windows if adding bedrooms to maximize resale value. Evaluate your flood risk first, as homes near the Des Moines River face unique challenges.

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