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RF Carpentry, LLC

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RF Carpentry, LLC

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1 years of experience

with 6+ years years experience RF Carpentry 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.

"I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area."

John B on March 2025

with 6+ years years experience RF Carpentry 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.

"I have used Rhiley on several different jobs, he's done 2 roofs for me. He's repaired drywall and replaced some doors. I highly recommend him. He's a great guy, takes pride in his work and cleans up his work area."

John B on March 2025

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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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With over 55 years of Residential Construction experience, Mennenga's is a locally owned and operated company. We provide a wide range of contracting services including additions, renovations, complete design services, home building, and much more. We warranty all of our work, and use only the highest quality materials. Give us a call today to discuss your project and schedule your free consultation and estimate. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to providing you with customized solutions to improve the value of your home!

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Antione H on October 2022

With over 55 years of Residential Construction experience, Mennenga's is a locally owned and operated company. We provide a wide range of contracting services including additions, renovations, complete design services, home building, and much more. We warranty all of our work, and use only the highest quality materials. Give us a call today to discuss your project and schedule your free consultation and estimate. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to providing you with customized solutions to improve the value of your home!

"Didn't even bother to show back up ..............................................................................................."

Antione H on October 2022

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Rooks Concrete & Epoxy

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Rooks Concrete & Epoxy

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Rooks Concrete & Epoxy, in Terre Haute, IN, is the area's leading concrete and epoxy flooring company serving Terre Haute and surrounding areas since 2012. We offer new construction, basement contracting, stamped concrete, commercial and industrial polishing and grinding, excavating, patios, driveways, parking lots, ceramic tile flooring, hardwood, drywall and more. We also offer Epoxy Flooring. For all your concrete needs, contact Rooks Concrete & Epoxy in Terre Haute.

Rooks Concrete & Epoxy, in Terre Haute, IN, is the area's leading concrete and epoxy flooring company serving Terre Haute and surrounding areas since 2012. We offer new construction, basement contracting, stamped concrete, commercial and industrial polishing and grinding, excavating, patios, driveways, parking lots, ceramic tile flooring, hardwood, drywall and more. We also offer Epoxy Flooring. For all your concrete needs, contact Rooks Concrete & Epoxy in Terre Haute.

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Cornerstone Builders of Terre Haute, Inc.

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Cornerstone Builders of Terre Haute, Inc.

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Cornerstone Builders has 30+ years of building and remodeling experience. Our focus is residential new construction, room additions, renovations, light commercial work. We are a husband and wife team who love what we do and enjoy working with our customers, making their dreams become reality.

"The Cornerstone Builders team was wonderful every step of the way. They did excellent, high quality work on our new home. We were especially happy with the way they did everything we wanted and were understanding of things we did not want at the same time. We recommend them to anyone building or remodeling a home."

Larry R on February 2021

Cornerstone Builders has 30+ years of building and remodeling experience. Our focus is residential new construction, room additions, renovations, light commercial work. We are a husband and wife team who love what we do and enjoy working with our customers, making their dreams become reality.

"The Cornerstone Builders team was wonderful every step of the way. They did excellent, high quality work on our new home. We were especially happy with the way they did everything we wanted and were understanding of things we did not want at the same time. We recommend them to anyone building or remodeling a home."

Larry R on February 2021

Lefties Construction

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Lefties Construction

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17 years of experience

Lefties Construction is a full service contractor. We have the ability to perform all aspects of contracting from changing a light bulb to building your house. So when it comes to your home repairs, remodeling or building there is only one name to know, Lefties Construction. Remember, Lefties do it right.

Lefties Construction is a full service contractor. We have the ability to perform all aspects of contracting from changing a light bulb to building your house. So when it comes to your home repairs, remodeling or building there is only one name to know, Lefties Construction. Remember, Lefties do it right.

Oilar Construction & Landscaping

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Oilar Construction & Landscaping

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14 years of experience

We do it all! Home repair, remodeling, landscaping, rofing, painting, siding, snow removal, new flooring, custom building, drywall and etc... There are many other services that we provide. Nothing too big or too small to get the job done right at a family price. This is a family based business, we we know family is important and improving your home can make it easy for all family members, the ones living there and the ones visiting as well. You can check us out on our website and our fb page and you can email us directly or contact us for a free estimate.

We do it all! Home repair, remodeling, landscaping, rofing, painting, siding, snow removal, new flooring, custom building, drywall and etc... There are many other services that we provide. Nothing too big or too small to get the job done right at a family price. This is a family based business, we we know family is important and improving your home can make it easy for all family members, the ones living there and the ones visiting as well. You can check us out on our website and our fb page and you can email us directly or contact us for a free estimate.

McCowen & Associates Corp.

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McCowen & Associates Corp.

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42 years of experience

Long extablished history single family detached housing, appartments, additions, kitchen & bath remodeling, Design Build, Member of AIA, references upon request, quality affordable construction, construction per UBC, State & local codes. FREE ESTIMATES!!!

Long extablished history single family detached housing, appartments, additions, kitchen & bath remodeling, Design Build, Member of AIA, references upon request, quality affordable construction, construction per UBC, State & local codes. FREE ESTIMATES!!!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

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.

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand. 

Yes, you can install a summer kitchen or kitchenette in your basement. They serve similar purposes as outdoor kitchens, keeping the main floor of the house cool and providing another space to cook and congregate. Basement kitchens are also a worthwhile alternative for homeowners without much space in the backyard. They come with a few logistical questions to sort out, though, like ventilation and waterproofing.

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