"Jose Aritas and his crew are top-notch: professional, pleasant, and efficient. Jose responded quickly to our inquiry on Angi, and came the next day to estimate our job (painting the interior front half of the house, including the ceiling, and also minor master bathroom remodeling). They were ready to go as soon as the new countertop and plumbing fixtures arrived. He kept us informed, arrived on time with his amazing crew of 6 pros, and had the work done within two days. Jose is calm, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile. His crew did a careful, beautiful job, including leaving the house totally cleaned up. We highly recommend Aritas Remodeling & Painting -- this is a pro you can count on to do the job, and do it right."
\n**Northern Lakes Contractors** is a licensed and insured, 5-star Angi Contractor proudly serving residential and commercial customers with dependable, high-quality craftsmanship. From small repairs to complete renovations, we deliver professional results backed by honest service and attention to detail.\n\nOur services include roofing, siding, windows, doors, decks, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, concrete, framing, additions, asphalt, sealcoating, fire, water, and storm damage restoration, as well as insurance claim restoration services.\n\nWe offer **FREE same-day estimates**, **financing options**, and **24/7 emergency service** because we know emergencies don't wait. Whether you need a simple repair or a large construction project, Northern Lakes Contractors is committed to getting the job done right the first time.\n\n**One Call, We Do It All.**\n
With three years of hands-on experience in framing, remodeling, and home additions, We provide reliable and detail-oriented work throughout all Indiana and Ohio. We have experience with residential & commercial framing, renovations, and structural improvements.\n\nI believe in doing things the right way — solid structure, clean finishes, and clear communication. My goal is to deliver quality results that homeowners can trust.
"Prior to choosing ABS, I received several quotes and made my final decision based ABS being family owned and operated. When I received my quote from Aaron, he inspected my crawl space and outside my home. He took several reading of the moisture throughout the wood. Aaron spent several hours going over all the issues he found. Time was not an issue for Aaron, as he explained the situation to us, he answered all our questions (sometimes twice) and was very polite. Now onto the days of installation, day one, Joe their lead engineer and crew arrived onsite. Joe was polite and knowledge of the job he was there to perform. He stayed in constant contact with me. Walked me through the process they were doing each day. They spent 5 days due to the size of the job. On day 4 is where they had issues, some larger jobs tends to have unexpected complications. The complications are where you will know if you hired a good company or not. As I stated Joe’s continuous communication with me helped me understand their issues and the company’s solutions. They had to call in more support and because this is a family owned company even the owner showed up. They took the time to explain to me what was happening and what they did to fix the issues. They did not charge me the additional material or time. They went above and beyond what most companies would have done. Now I have a solid and dry crawl space and that is all thanks to American Basement Solutions. I had a positive experience and would recommend this company to anyone. **Side note, Joe you where AWESOME! Thank you and Thank you to American Basement Solutions."
"Prestige General Construction incapsulated my crawlspace that smelled moldy . Full of spiderwebs and dust. They did an amazing job. The incapsulation really cut down the musky smell in my basement and home. The crew was professional respectful and on time. I would hire them again and would recommend their services to anyone."
Caliber Construction Company, LLC offers comprehensive services to both residential and commercial industries. With over 20 years experience in the construction business, we have established a knowledgeable and financially strong professional roofing business. From the beginning, our emphasis has been concentrated on providing excellent service to both residential homeowners and commercial businesses. Our crews are experienced, trained and educated to offer you the best in service and professionalism. We offer roofing, siding, doors, windows, fascia, gutters, soffit, drywall, painting and full remodel services. At Caliber we stand behind our motto "Quality Work, of the Highest Caliber.
*OWENS CORNING PLATINUM CONTRACTOR* COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES There are many reasons why DWC ROOFING COMPANY is the choice for many home-owners in Indiana. However, if we could summarize all of those reasons into three simple words they would be: quality, service and professionalism. We provide our customers with one of the industry’s highest quality products, we follow up the project with quality service, and we conduct our business with standards of the professional conduct. Let’s look at each concept in more details: Quality: Everything we do projects quality. Our products, our people, our service, our installations, and our warranties. Service: This all important element after the project must be responsive to our customer’s needs, must be the fastest in the industry and must support our warranty and sales representatives to the utmost. Professionalism: This must be present in every person and in their activities, from courteous and honest telephone contact, to ethical and forthright sales presentations, to first class installation and service after the sale. Award winning. Additional DBAs - DWC Roofing, DWC Roofing Co.
"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!
You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.
In addition to overseeing new home builds, construction managers work on large renovations and major remodels. For example, they may work with designers and oversee the construction of a finished basement, kitchen renovation, or a home addition. They may also oversee large-scale remodels, such as the update of a historic home. Construction managers step into small projects for more specific assistance, such as building budgets and compiling the team.
You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement.
However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.
It is generally more affordable to finish a basement than an attic, though it ultimately depends on how you plan to use the space. The average cost to finish a basement ranges from $7 to $23 per square foot, while attic renovation costs $30 to $60 per square foot. However, a simple attic conversion to a storage space will cost significantly less.
Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.
The Denver, IN homeowners’ guide to basement remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
If your basement ceiling is low, there are ways to raise it. Learn more about the cost to raise a basement ceiling to be able to enjoy your basement and create a more usable space in your home.
