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Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor has been an amazing contractor who has helped us through the process of installing a large interior door for an office. He has helped ensure the space was properly prepared for installation of the door. The other contractors who have assisted Trevor have also exceeded my expectations. They have been extremely detail oriented and have done everything to ensure the best outcome. I would definitely work with Trevor for any future projects."
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+17

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Hearthstone Senior Housing, Inc
3.1(
27
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Hearthstone Construction we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Herman Construction
4.8(
18
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Mr. Herman is a true and trusted professional. His attention to detail is beyond reproach. His prices were far below my initial estimate and the work was professionally accomplished and in a timely manner. Mark created a stairwell to access the basement from the main floor where none existed and did BEAUTIFUL work. Mark also arranged for a sub-contractor to sand and finish our hard wood floors throughout the entire house for a reasonable price. He is a hard-working, true professional craftsman who obviously knows his trade and we would hire him again to accomplish any task in our house. A better company would be hard to find for the quality of work and the price. We are extremely pleased with the final product."
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+25

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Complete Home Maintenance
4.7(
52
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and his crew did an amazing job! They’re very dependable and and they went above and beyond. They’ve done several projects for us and we’ve been impressed every time. I trust them and I highly recommend them."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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HTR Interior Finish
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"I hired this contractor to do a complete, full-house interior remodel based on several excellent reviews from prior customers, and he and his team exceeded all of our expectations. In addition to being highly skilled, he was professional, dependable, reasonable on costs, patient, and a pleasure to work with. Best of all, he and his team did excellent quality work. He also made a number of useful recommendations to enhance the overall look of our finished project. We consider ourselves lucky to have found HTR Interiors and would hire this contractor again without any hesitation. A real find in the interior remodeling field."
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+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC 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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Hearthstone
4.6(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have used Bob on my occasions, always on time, thorough, trustworthy (left alone without supervision) and work always done in time period specified, can't say enough good things about them."
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Renovations that add functionality or more comfortable floor space generally add the most value when remodeling your home. Attic or basement finishing can add floor space without altering the home's structure, saving you renovation money while adding valuable space. Smaller improvements, such as installing smart-home components or replacing entry doors and windows, also experience high ROIs. 

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.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

The Highlands, NC homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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