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Last update on August 09, 2025
My name is Rich Kempa I started this company in 1989. Prior to this I was working as a design draftsmen in many fields including Architecture, electric, plumbing, heating ventilating and air conditioning. I built my first house in 1985 and lived there 15 years until my family outgrew it.Was doing a lot of remodeling in my spare time and was ready to take it on full time. I really do enjoy the work and love to see the finished product. We have finished over 150 basements since then and still counting. Please contact me for a long list of referrals.
"Great. Everything was done as promised."
Dave J on October 2023
My name is Rich Kempa I started this company in 1989. Prior to this I was working as a design draftsmen in many fields including Architecture, electric, plumbing, heating ventilating and air conditioning. I built my first house in 1985 and lived there 15 years until my family outgrew it.Was doing a lot of remodeling in my spare time and was ready to take it on full time. I really do enjoy the work and love to see the finished product. We have finished over 150 basements since then and still counting. Please contact me for a long list of referrals.
"Great. Everything was done as promised."
Dave J on October 2023
Easter is one of the best-known and trusted fence, deck and renovation companies in the Midwest. Committed to “doing what’s right,” they are your good neighbor. The Easter Family guarantee is – “Even if it is the first job Dad did in 1957, if we didn’t do it right or didn’t do what we said, we’ll fix it for free.
"The negotiated price was based on fencing our back yard in phases, as we are a newly-constructed home and needed excavation work to be completed and did not want to have a fully installed fence that could get damaged in the process. We made it clear that we were on the timeline of the builder and did not have a firm completion date. The sales person agreed to the terms. We even told the sales person that when the property was able to be fenced in the second phase, that he could order the material at that time as to not have inventory sitting. He said that the fence material would not be sitting long as he had anther buyer serious about the same fence. The back property line was fenced. Fast forward 4 months later and a representative of this company shows up unannounced demanding that we finish the fencing project. He even started to measure the property line! When we reiterated to him that we had an open finish timeline until we could get the property re-graded and it was based on when the builder could get this completed; he angrily drove off and told the owner that we are not finishing this project! We then get a rather nasty email from the VP demanding final payment after he raised the cost of the project against the negotiated price because only the back line was fenced at this time. He also said that he was stuck with the remaining material even though he chose to go forward and order in bulk knowing that this fence was to be completed in phases. We never even received a phone call from this company expressing concerns, nor did we receive any voice mails. I am not sure what the message relayed back to the company owner was from the representative that came to our house by surprise; but clearly it wasn't what we told him as we never said that we were stopping this project. At the time of the quote, our other three neighbors decided to go with another vendor instead of Easter fence. We wish we did as well! Lesson learned!"
Cynthia R on October 2020
Easter is one of the best-known and trusted fence, deck and renovation companies in the Midwest. Committed to “doing what’s right,” they are your good neighbor. The Easter Family guarantee is – “Even if it is the first job Dad did in 1957, if we didn’t do it right or didn’t do what we said, we’ll fix it for free.
"The negotiated price was based on fencing our back yard in phases, as we are a newly-constructed home and needed excavation work to be completed and did not want to have a fully installed fence that could get damaged in the process. We made it clear that we were on the timeline of the builder and did not have a firm completion date. The sales person agreed to the terms. We even told the sales person that when the property was able to be fenced in the second phase, that he could order the material at that time as to not have inventory sitting. He said that the fence material would not be sitting long as he had anther buyer serious about the same fence. The back property line was fenced. Fast forward 4 months later and a representative of this company shows up unannounced demanding that we finish the fencing project. He even started to measure the property line! When we reiterated to him that we had an open finish timeline until we could get the property re-graded and it was based on when the builder could get this completed; he angrily drove off and told the owner that we are not finishing this project! We then get a rather nasty email from the VP demanding final payment after he raised the cost of the project against the negotiated price because only the back line was fenced at this time. He also said that he was stuck with the remaining material even though he chose to go forward and order in bulk knowing that this fence was to be completed in phases. We never even received a phone call from this company expressing concerns, nor did we receive any voice mails. I am not sure what the message relayed back to the company owner was from the representative that came to our house by surprise; but clearly it wasn't what we told him as we never said that we were stopping this project. At the time of the quote, our other three neighbors decided to go with another vendor instead of Easter fence. We wish we did as well! Lesson learned!"
Cynthia R on October 2020
At Premier 1 Properties, LLC, we solve all of your design, installation, and remodel concerns on custom home remodeling projects.The services that we are known for include Complete basement finishes, flooring work, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling/renovation in St. Charles County and St Louis County, Missouri. Our other services include: general contracting, full house remodel and restoration, and purchasing old homes for renovation, Providing quality work for our clientele is always our main priority. We service all of St. Charles and West St. Louis County, MO. For more information on the services we provide, contact us today.
"Rick and his team at Premier 1 Properties did an incredible job finishing our basement and staying under budget. We had a low, tight budget but big dreams. We received quotes from a dozen contractors and none of them could stick to our budget. Rick provided some solutions that would help us stay under budget and still have a really nice space. It is now the BEST space in the house. We will be calling on Rick again for our next renovation. We had a one-year-old at the time of renovation and it was in the middle of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Rick and his team were incredible with checking on us and letting us know in advance how our day might be disrupted by the work. They were considerate of sound levels when he was napping and so courteous of our home life, which we were still adjusting to ourselves. This showed us a lot about the character of Premier 1 Properties. They care about the quality of their work, but they also care about their customers and their experiences during renovations. I have included some before and during renovation pictures so you can see the drastic changes that happened in the basement."
Rachel D on November 2020
At Premier 1 Properties, LLC, we solve all of your design, installation, and remodel concerns on custom home remodeling projects.The services that we are known for include Complete basement finishes, flooring work, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling/renovation in St. Charles County and St Louis County, Missouri. Our other services include: general contracting, full house remodel and restoration, and purchasing old homes for renovation, Providing quality work for our clientele is always our main priority. We service all of St. Charles and West St. Louis County, MO. For more information on the services we provide, contact us today.
"Rick and his team at Premier 1 Properties did an incredible job finishing our basement and staying under budget. We had a low, tight budget but big dreams. We received quotes from a dozen contractors and none of them could stick to our budget. Rick provided some solutions that would help us stay under budget and still have a really nice space. It is now the BEST space in the house. We will be calling on Rick again for our next renovation. We had a one-year-old at the time of renovation and it was in the middle of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Rick and his team were incredible with checking on us and letting us know in advance how our day might be disrupted by the work. They were considerate of sound levels when he was napping and so courteous of our home life, which we were still adjusting to ourselves. This showed us a lot about the character of Premier 1 Properties. They care about the quality of their work, but they also care about their customers and their experiences during renovations. I have included some before and during renovation pictures so you can see the drastic changes that happened in the basement."
Rachel D on November 2020
Remodeling - Basements, Baths and Kitchens Bonded and insured with 30 years of experience, 10 private and five with a Union(Journeyman Level). I started my own Christian based business 15 years ago and work with all homeowners directly. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. Secondary location: 210 Park Charles Blvd. North St. Peters MO 63376
"Mark was professional in every aspect of the remodel. Had great suggestions that helped us a lot. Was a neat and organized worker. Minimal clean up. Came highly recommended by a family member. Will definitely use again."
Allen J on August 2025
Remodeling - Basements, Baths and Kitchens Bonded and insured with 30 years of experience, 10 private and five with a Union(Journeyman Level). I started my own Christian based business 15 years ago and work with all homeowners directly. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today. Secondary location: 210 Park Charles Blvd. North St. Peters MO 63376
"Mark was professional in every aspect of the remodel. Had great suggestions that helped us a lot. Was a neat and organized worker. Minimal clean up. Came highly recommended by a family member. Will definitely use again."
Allen J on August 2025
Transform your home with Power 2 Construction & Remodeling. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in remodeling and excavating, delivering top-notch service and exceptional results. Contact us today to bring your home projects to life.
"We have been completely satisfied and impressed with the planning and subsequent work provided by Power 2 Construction! They truly listened to every question, concern, and vision I had for our project. They were polite and conscientious throughout, the subcontractors they hired for the project above par. We never felt uneasy with anyone that entered our home. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and exceeded my own expectations! We will be pursuing a second phase to our project and look forward to working with Power 2 Construction through completion!"
Tammy B on May 2025
Transform your home with Power 2 Construction & Remodeling. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in remodeling and excavating, delivering top-notch service and exceptional results. Contact us today to bring your home projects to life.
"We have been completely satisfied and impressed with the planning and subsequent work provided by Power 2 Construction! They truly listened to every question, concern, and vision I had for our project. They were polite and conscientious throughout, the subcontractors they hired for the project above par. We never felt uneasy with anyone that entered our home. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and exceeded my own expectations! We will be pursuing a second phase to our project and look forward to working with Power 2 Construction through completion!"
Tammy B on May 2025
Taylor Construction has been in the home remodeling business for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on providing quality work at competitive prices and integrity is an essential component in planning your remodeling project. Communication is key and we work with the homeowner from start to finish and we are on the job until it's done! We offer emergency repair services and warranties on work performed. Taylor Construction is licensed and insured for your protection. Please see our website www.btaylorconstruction.com for more details on what we offer. Taylor Construction has supported local community activities like Cedar Hill Peace Pantry, Northwest Athletic Association, Northwest High School Baseball, Habitat for Humanity, Feed My People, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Troop 58 and now God's Green Acres Association. The owner, Bryan Taylor is a devoted family man, He and his wife are active in Faith Community and with their children's activites and school work.
"Had a small bathroom that I wanted to put a lot of new things technology items in. He took the challenge on with no complaints and gave us a beautiful new bathroom. Communications was great. He even watched my dogs when I had to run an errand. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using for more projects in the future! Thanks for all you did Bryan!"
Ashton O on February 2025
Taylor Construction has been in the home remodeling business for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on providing quality work at competitive prices and integrity is an essential component in planning your remodeling project. Communication is key and we work with the homeowner from start to finish and we are on the job until it's done! We offer emergency repair services and warranties on work performed. Taylor Construction is licensed and insured for your protection. Please see our website www.btaylorconstruction.com for more details on what we offer. Taylor Construction has supported local community activities like Cedar Hill Peace Pantry, Northwest Athletic Association, Northwest High School Baseball, Habitat for Humanity, Feed My People, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Troop 58 and now God's Green Acres Association. The owner, Bryan Taylor is a devoted family man, He and his wife are active in Faith Community and with their children's activites and school work.
"Had a small bathroom that I wanted to put a lot of new things technology items in. He took the challenge on with no complaints and gave us a beautiful new bathroom. Communications was great. He even watched my dogs when I had to run an errand. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using for more projects in the future! Thanks for all you did Bryan!"
Ashton O on February 2025
CoCara Remodeling LLC, is a one stop shop for all your home improvement needs. We're dedicated to offering a customizable solution to make your remodeling experience long lasting and memorable. No job is too big or too small. Our team is highly experienced, and has a diverse skillset to offer.
"Shawn and his guys do amazing work. From the first time I met him, I knew he was honest and professional in what he does. There was a problem with flooring issue during the job and he fixed it for me. Just today, I had an issue with my doors sticking and he came to fix it. He is a stand up guy for sure. I would recommend his work to anyone if you are looking for a high quality product at a great price!"
Jason K on May 2021
CoCara Remodeling LLC, is a one stop shop for all your home improvement needs. We're dedicated to offering a customizable solution to make your remodeling experience long lasting and memorable. No job is too big or too small. Our team is highly experienced, and has a diverse skillset to offer.
"Shawn and his guys do amazing work. From the first time I met him, I knew he was honest and professional in what he does. There was a problem with flooring issue during the job and he fixed it for me. Just today, I had an issue with my doors sticking and he came to fix it. He is a stand up guy for sure. I would recommend his work to anyone if you are looking for a high quality product at a great price!"
Jason K on May 2021
Norse Construction, LLC is a unique small business. Over my 30 plus years of construction I've had numerous customers tell me of contractors who don't show up, don't clean up after themselves, build what THEY want and NOT what the homeower wants. Its simple. I started Norse simply because you should have what YOU want and when you want it - period.
"We attempted to have our unfinished basement finished in 2020. The project started in June of 2020 and was terminated unfinished in January of 2021. Total cost of the partial project was $75,771. Several issues led to the termination of the project. The primary was lack of actual project management and ability to take responsibility for errors by the contractor, which, in addition to being frustrating, contributed to the unnecessarily long project time of 7 months while still not being finished. Examples include: - An I-Beam for a heavy-bag track was to be installed on the ceiling. It was installed in the incorrect location and extremely poorly, to the point where flanges were overlapping. When confronted, the contractor stated that it just "wasn't finished". However, the correction required the complete removal and re-installation. Then the contractor claimed the issue was due to insufficient instruction supplied, even though all required information was in fact supplied. The installation crew was simply not competent and failed to install as instructed. - Wood panels were put on a large portion of the ceiling. Several conversations in writing instructed that there was to be no more work done after the initial paint as we liked the look as is. When painters were on-site for the walls, it was confirmed with them verbally that the ceiling was complete and not to perform work on them. However, they caulked and painted it anyway. When confronted, the contractor stated it was always known that this work was to be done. He also said it was only painted and not caulked, which was clearly not the case. Additionally, when shown texts and emails where we explicitly requested no more work done to the ceiling and that he also stated it was complete, he simply ignored it. - When ordering a vanity, he sent us to a shop to select one. However, when it came time to need the vanity, we found it had never actually been ordered. The contractor blamed us for not ordering it while at the shop, however the person at the shop later confirmed the hold up was the contractor not confirming the order. These are some of the biggest examples, but there were communication issues throughout the project. The termination of the contact didn't go any better than the rest of the project. We were told up front, in writing, that we would be billed for all services each week for the prior week. However, when we were settling up after the contract was terminated, there were many costs he was back charging for, meaning they were not billed during the week of work as the original contract stated. One of the items had no reciept. One of the bigger issues here was the painting. The painting cost was much too high relative to the original bid price based on actual work performed. When asked for an itemized bill for painting, it included painting work that had not been performed. The contractor ultimately removed the item for which he didn't have a receipt and reduced the paint cost by some amount. It was still not correct, but we agreed to pay to end the situation."
Jeremy H on January 2023
Norse Construction, LLC is a unique small business. Over my 30 plus years of construction I've had numerous customers tell me of contractors who don't show up, don't clean up after themselves, build what THEY want and NOT what the homeower wants. Its simple. I started Norse simply because you should have what YOU want and when you want it - period.
"We attempted to have our unfinished basement finished in 2020. The project started in June of 2020 and was terminated unfinished in January of 2021. Total cost of the partial project was $75,771. Several issues led to the termination of the project. The primary was lack of actual project management and ability to take responsibility for errors by the contractor, which, in addition to being frustrating, contributed to the unnecessarily long project time of 7 months while still not being finished. Examples include: - An I-Beam for a heavy-bag track was to be installed on the ceiling. It was installed in the incorrect location and extremely poorly, to the point where flanges were overlapping. When confronted, the contractor stated that it just "wasn't finished". However, the correction required the complete removal and re-installation. Then the contractor claimed the issue was due to insufficient instruction supplied, even though all required information was in fact supplied. The installation crew was simply not competent and failed to install as instructed. - Wood panels were put on a large portion of the ceiling. Several conversations in writing instructed that there was to be no more work done after the initial paint as we liked the look as is. When painters were on-site for the walls, it was confirmed with them verbally that the ceiling was complete and not to perform work on them. However, they caulked and painted it anyway. When confronted, the contractor stated it was always known that this work was to be done. He also said it was only painted and not caulked, which was clearly not the case. Additionally, when shown texts and emails where we explicitly requested no more work done to the ceiling and that he also stated it was complete, he simply ignored it. - When ordering a vanity, he sent us to a shop to select one. However, when it came time to need the vanity, we found it had never actually been ordered. The contractor blamed us for not ordering it while at the shop, however the person at the shop later confirmed the hold up was the contractor not confirming the order. These are some of the biggest examples, but there were communication issues throughout the project. The termination of the contact didn't go any better than the rest of the project. We were told up front, in writing, that we would be billed for all services each week for the prior week. However, when we were settling up after the contract was terminated, there were many costs he was back charging for, meaning they were not billed during the week of work as the original contract stated. One of the items had no reciept. One of the bigger issues here was the painting. The painting cost was much too high relative to the original bid price based on actual work performed. When asked for an itemized bill for painting, it included painting work that had not been performed. The contractor ultimately removed the item for which he didn't have a receipt and reduced the paint cost by some amount. It was still not correct, but we agreed to pay to end the situation."
Jeremy H on January 2023
Our role as your chief advisors and remodeler is to make your renovation journey as intelligent and efficient as possible. Whether your goal is to foster a healthier living environment within your home, to create spaces that cater to entertaining, or to fulfill any other dream you may have for your home, we're here to guide you every step of the way, for the best outcome. Our goal is for you to live better at home.
"We were extremely pleased with the work they did when we had our master bathroom remodeled. The entire process was seamless from start to finish. They were so professional when they were in the house and kept the entire area contained. I always assumed a renovation would be stressful, but it was not at all. Picking out the materials and fixtures was even fun! The entire team was great and they were exactly on time to the week. They were very responsive to any questions. I highly recommend them, and hope to work with them again in the future."
Mary F on May 2025
Our role as your chief advisors and remodeler is to make your renovation journey as intelligent and efficient as possible. Whether your goal is to foster a healthier living environment within your home, to create spaces that cater to entertaining, or to fulfill any other dream you may have for your home, we're here to guide you every step of the way, for the best outcome. Our goal is for you to live better at home.
"We were extremely pleased with the work they did when we had our master bathroom remodeled. The entire process was seamless from start to finish. They were so professional when they were in the house and kept the entire area contained. I always assumed a renovation would be stressful, but it was not at all. Picking out the materials and fixtures was even fun! The entire team was great and they were exactly on time to the week. They were very responsive to any questions. I highly recommend them, and hope to work with them again in the future."
Mary F on May 2025
MH Contracting LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned, local business. We are licensed general contractor's and plumbers. We are fully bonded and insured too. We have the ability to perform a wide range of projects from start to finish. For the items that we are not licensed to perform, we have a list of certified sub-contractors that we use regularily. We will provide great services with our friendly and talented staff. If you need it, we can do it. Call us today and get a free quote!
"We hired MH Construction for a kitchen renovation, and we are thrilled with their work! Mike and his team were excellent from start to finish. Mike kept in regular contact with us throughout the process, answering our questions and working out the design. He and his team were amazingly efficient, often getting more completed each day than we’d anticipated, and they were polite, professional, and always kept the work area clean and safe. They also went the extra mile and conscientiously fixed unexpected issues they found, including several smaller electrical and plumbing glitches. Best of all, we couldn’t be happier with the end product: our kitchen is beautiful and more functional than ever. We’ll recommend MH Construction to all of our friends, and we’d be delighted to hire them again in the future!"
Alexander S on February 2024
MH Contracting LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned, local business. We are licensed general contractor's and plumbers. We are fully bonded and insured too. We have the ability to perform a wide range of projects from start to finish. For the items that we are not licensed to perform, we have a list of certified sub-contractors that we use regularily. We will provide great services with our friendly and talented staff. If you need it, we can do it. Call us today and get a free quote!
"We hired MH Construction for a kitchen renovation, and we are thrilled with their work! Mike and his team were excellent from start to finish. Mike kept in regular contact with us throughout the process, answering our questions and working out the design. He and his team were amazingly efficient, often getting more completed each day than we’d anticipated, and they were polite, professional, and always kept the work area clean and safe. They also went the extra mile and conscientiously fixed unexpected issues they found, including several smaller electrical and plumbing glitches. Best of all, we couldn’t be happier with the end product: our kitchen is beautiful and more functional than ever. We’ll recommend MH Construction to all of our friends, and we’d be delighted to hire them again in the future!"
Alexander S on February 2024
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.
The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end.
For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.
The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing.
If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.
Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:
Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel
Installing light fixtures yourself
Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones
Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary
Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms.
Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.
Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.