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Meekscraft LLC
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Carter Meeks, owner and operator of Meekscraft Building Solutions, a locally owned construction company serving Northeast Indiana. What started with a foundation in welding and custom metalwork has grown into a construction company focused on barns, pole buildings, garages, remodeling, renovations, additions, decks, outbuildings, and custom building projects. I take a hands-on approach to every project, from planning and estimating to construction and the final details. My goal is to provide quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and dependable service on every job.\n\nAs Meekscraft continues to grow, our goal is to expand our team, capabilities, and experience while taking on larger and more complex projects, including complete custom homes. Whether we’re building a new barn, remodeling a home, adding onto an existing structure, or creating a custom project, we focus on building it right and creating something that will last forever

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HomeFront Remodeling Solutions
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are 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. \n

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Handy Man Plus
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Handy Man Plus 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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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.

You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

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