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Vault Enterprises LLC

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Vault Enterprises LLC

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•Approved Pro
33 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At Vault Enterprises, we specialize in high-quality home remodeling services that transform both the exterior and interior of your space. Based in Dubuque, Iowa, and proudly serving the surrounding areas, we bring craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail to every project?big or small. Whether you're updating your kitchen, refreshing your bathroom, or giving your home's exterior a complete makeover, our experienced team is dedicated to delivering results that enhance both beauty and functionality. From concept to completion, we work closely with homeowners to ensure your vision comes to life?on time and on budget.

"We hired Vault Enterprises for a home remodel that included adding a mud room, home office, and bunk area. The work was completed on time, within budget, and to a very high standard. The mud room is functional and well-designed, the office is exactly what we needed for a quiet work space, and the bunk area turned out great ? perfect for guests or kids. Communication throughout the project was clear and consistent. The crew was professional, respectful of our home, and kept the workspace clean. Overall, a solid experience and great results. We?d gladly work with them again."

Noah E on May 2025

At Vault Enterprises, we specialize in high-quality home remodeling services that transform both the exterior and interior of your space. Based in Dubuque, Iowa, and proudly serving the surrounding areas, we bring craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail to every project?big or small. Whether you're updating your kitchen, refreshing your bathroom, or giving your home's exterior a complete makeover, our experienced team is dedicated to delivering results that enhance both beauty and functionality. From concept to completion, we work closely with homeowners to ensure your vision comes to life?on time and on budget.

"We hired Vault Enterprises for a home remodel that included adding a mud room, home office, and bunk area. The work was completed on time, within budget, and to a very high standard. The mud room is functional and well-designed, the office is exactly what we needed for a quiet work space, and the bunk area turned out great ? perfect for guests or kids. Communication throughout the project was clear and consistent. The crew was professional, respectful of our home, and kept the workspace clean. Overall, a solid experience and great results. We?d gladly work with them again."

Noah E on May 2025

Donovan Brothers Construction

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Donovan Brothers Construction

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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Donovan Brothers Construction is a Dubuque, Iowa based residential and commercial construction company that has been building extraordinary structures with over 15 years experience. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of the area's premiere contractors. We specialize in ground-up construction as well as renovations, add-ons, and remodeling. Our #1 goal is to make your dreams a reality

Donovan Brothers Construction is a Dubuque, Iowa based residential and commercial construction company that has been building extraordinary structures with over 15 years experience. Our quality workmanship has earned us a reputation as one of the area's premiere contractors. We specialize in ground-up construction as well as renovations, add-ons, and remodeling. Our #1 goal is to make your dreams a reality

Sage Plumbing

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Sage Plumbing

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15 years of experience
"Always late or never turned up, he gave every excuse under the sun. Workmanship was very poor, he always left a mess that we ended up cleaning up afterwards. Still not finished the job after 4 months and we ended up hiring someone else to finish and redo the poor remodel and trim."

Maggie B on February 2018

"Always late or never turned up, he gave every excuse under the sun. Workmanship was very poor, he always left a mess that we ended up cleaning up afterwards. Still not finished the job after 4 months and we ended up hiring someone else to finish and redo the poor remodel and trim."

Maggie B on February 2018

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

Finishing your basement adds value to your home, providing an average return on investment (ROI) of around 75%. That means the typical basement refinishing costs of $32,000 will add an average of $24,000 to the value of your property. The value added to your home will depend on the price you pay to have the work completed, the area you live in, the quality of the work and building materials, and more.

Basements are commonly converted into game rooms. The potential challenges you may run into include controlling moisture, working with low ceilings, limited natural light, and the need for additional electrical or HVAC work. Addressing these issues can add to the total cost, but it ensures a comfortable and functional space.

There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. 

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

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