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Q: How can I save money to finish my basement?

• <div><p>Save money on your basement finishing project by making cost-effective decisions such as minimizing structural changes and avoiding costly construction revisions. DIY simpler tasks such as painting or basic cleanup to reduce labor costs. You can also opt for energy-efficient fixtures and materials that may qualify for rebates or tax incentives.</p></div>

Q: How long should you wait after a new build to finish a basement?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What is the hardest room to renovate?

• <div><p>While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on. </p></div>

Q: What room is the most expensive to renovate?

• <div><p>Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the most expensive rooms to renovate. The high cost is due to several factors, including expensive appliances like ranges, hoods, and refrigerators, as well as costly fixtures. The 'bones' of the room, such as electrical and plumbing, are also expensive to move or replace. Because of the vast amount of prep work, finishing, and specialized labor involved in a relatively small footprint, these projects can cost double or more than a living space remodel. Even when trying to renovate on a budget, kitchens and bathrooms will likely carry a hefty price tag.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to frame a basement?

• <div><p>Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn&rsquo;t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.</p></div>

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Last update on January 16, 2024

Reviewed in January 2024
Mark and his team at All Pro Home Improvements were timely, professional and did quality work. Mark was able to provide advice and answer questions as well as guide us through an extensive remodel. If Mark could not do the work, he was able to provide quality recommendations to other...
All Pro Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Mr. Hovey of Mister Remodel was professional from start to finish. He presented options of materials that could be used with prices immediately after appraising the project. He aided me in making an informed choice by explaining exactly what he would do, and in the projected time frame to...
Mister Remodel
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Reviewed in June 2022
No other contractors I called were willing to take on the job, we needed a new roof and news ceilings throughout our home due to water damage. Roland of Redneck's Kustom Remodeling answered all of my calls and worked with us throughout the process to keep the cost low but results great. The...
Rednecks Kustom Remodeling and HandyMan Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
We hired them to help us with the remodel and reconstruction of our cottage and they installed new windows and doors, siding and soffit, built a new deck with handrail and also demolished our garage and built a new one for us complete. We were very pleased with the quality of the workmanship and...
Garvie Contracting and Handyman Service, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
Remodeled a kitchen, and put new hardwood floors throughout the whole house.
Bauer Construction & Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
They were great to work with. I would definitely recommend them for any of your home improvement projects. We had them remodel our whole main floor. Kitchen , windows, flooring and new custom stairway. We were very happy with all the custom work. We were very happy with the price. Our Kitchen...
Do it Right Builders LLC - Strona gwna Facebook
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Reviewed in August 2018
I am impressed. I have used WaterWorks for two jobs in the last month, one was major involving replacing drain line from basement to sink. price was half of what I thought it would be. Kris was much, much better than the two other plumbers I had used in the previous year. WaterWords are now...
WaterWork Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2016
Company was great, Ron our systems design specialist listened to our concerns and was very knowledgeable. The company sent us info on basements and crawl spaces and called us before the project date and the day of to let us know their arrival time. Nick,Kyle and Josh were very pleasant and...
Ayers Basement Systems
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Reviewed in March 2016
The inspection went very well and we are most impressed by Mike Raines! He was there on time (a few minutes early in fact) with all his supplies in hand. He is very cordial, courteous, and professional. I like the fact he explained what he was doing as he was doing it and even made a point to...
Central Home Inspections
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Reviewed in June 2015
This contractor is primarily a roofing contractor and I required inside remodeling. He did refer me to a remodeler, and we met, he wrote up a quote for materials, etc.. and he mentioned that he would save me slot of time & when I called back to finalize a meeting he informed he was booked for...
Fraley Roofing and Construction
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COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION MICHIGAN LLC

4.3(

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Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Living in Cheboygan, Michigan, it can be hard to find a trustworthy contractor. We are so glad we found Community Construction through their website, CommConstruct.com. We ended up hiring them to completely remodel one of our bathrooms. We wanted to change from a standard bathroom with a tub and shower to a beautiful tiled walk-in shower, along with a new tiled floor and new vanity. My wife and I are extremely happy with the results and highly recommend them."

Response time1 day

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by62%of homeowners

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Elevated Designs Construction

5.0(

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Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and they cleaned-up after themselves. When I am ready I will hire them again."

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Rednecks Kustom Remodeling and HandyMan Services LLC

5.0(

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Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very well. The work was done well and in time frame promised even adding one small change. I would highly recommend this company and crew."

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Rednecks Kustom Remodeling and Handyman Services, LLC

4.6(

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Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He does excellent work, will hire them again."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate85%

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"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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Recommended by54%of homeowners

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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

4.7(

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Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again. I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
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Recommended by71%of homeowners

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

3.7(

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Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Ike Contracting

New to Angi

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

got construction job in high school and got associates in construction management. Created business

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Unclebobs Home Remodeling and Repair

New to Angi

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Unclebobs home remodeling specializes in all areas of the building and remodeling industry. Custom cabinet builder and other sorts of trim and doors! Custom trim wrapping on the exterior windows, doors, columns and beams! If you need it ask us and we will exercise our experience to help it come true.

+12

Serving Clare, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Reasonable, completed on-time, thorough job, included plumbing hookup, gave design suggestions that made end result beautiful."

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Save money on your basement finishing project by making cost-effective decisions such as minimizing structural changes and avoiding costly construction revisions. DIY simpler tasks such as painting or basic cleanup to reduce labor costs. You can also opt for energy-efficient fixtures and materials that may qualify for rebates or tax incentives.

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.

While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on.

Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the most expensive rooms to renovate. The high cost is due to several factors, including expensive appliances like ranges, hoods, and refrigerators, as well as costly fixtures. The 'bones' of the room, such as electrical and plumbing, are also expensive to move or replace. Because of the vast amount of prep work, finishing, and specialized labor involved in a relatively small footprint, these projects can cost double or more than a living space remodel. Even when trying to renovate on a budget, kitchens and bathrooms will likely carry a hefty price tag.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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