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Homemade Design
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Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"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!

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Pinnacle Contracting Concepts, LLC
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Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Pinnacle Contracting Concepts, LLC is a full service remodeling company striving for customer satisfaction at all times. Whether your remodeling your first Condo or adding a suite to your fourth Castle, with over 22 years of combined experience, we can help! We generate mostly refferal based leads which is a testament to our excellant quality and service. Our approach is as if every job is another chance for us to help you Rebuild your Dreams!! Give us a call for a free consultation!!\nPinnacle has also become a large force in helping our countries Hurricane victims in the Gulf Coast. With crews in 3 of the Gulf Coast States, we are offering Debris clean-up, Demolition, and Construction Services. Our goal is to help get our neighbors back into their homes as soon as possible.

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Creative Home Improvement Services
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Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Creative Home Improvements, is one stop for all of your building and home improvements. We offer:\n* beautiful custom additions including custom sunrooms with recessed ceilings, skylights, with all types of flooring from carpet to ceramic tile, ceiling fans, heat & air, and custom carpentry, as well as all room extentions, and additions including new kitchens, bathrooms, recreations rooms, dens, family rooms, and home offices as well as all custom designed remodels for the kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom suite, or elegant living room you have always dreamed of custom ceiling to floor with custom carpentry, built-ins, interior trims & decorative molding, custom closets, custom designed tile and marble for walls, countertops and flooring, hardwood & laminate flooring with a wide variety of domestic & exotic hardwoods to choose from, custom cabinets, custom doors & windows, vinyl siding, as well as new garages, carports, playhouses, storage buildings and beautiful custom designed decks. \n\n We take your ideas and make them a reality. Let us be "Creative For You"! We take great pride in our superior craftsmanship and attention to every detail of your home working with you from conception to completion for all of your home improvement needs.

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Walkout basements cost more than other kinds of basements, and can also increase your risk of leaks as well as a loss of insulation, leading to higher heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed walkout basements may lead to structural issues with your foundation, so ensure you’re working with a contractor who has extensive experience with this kind of basement.

If you have the woodworking experience to build a bar from scratch and you have the time, DIYing the work is a no-brainer and can save a few thousand dollars. However, if you’re looking to include a sink, additional lighting fixtures, or high-end bar tops and cabinets, it’s usually a better idea to call in a pro. It will cost more, but the finished product will likely be worth it.

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

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