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Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a real estate agent - I am always looking for reliable vendors to help me with my client's needs. Trevor and his crew have always been professional and easy to work with. I have used them in my personal home as well. I highly recommend them for all of your construction needs!"
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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

"If I could give more stars I would! Mark installed a beautiful wood tongue and groove ceiling for us. Performed kitchen tear out and prepared it for new cabinets and appliances, painted cathedral living room and kitchen. and repaired our gutters. We were extremely pleased with his work. He'll be coming back to work on floor support when our new garage doors arrive and to install a new front door. He's very reliable, professional and priced reasonably."
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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

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment. A reasonable deposit is typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost, although this can vary by project size and location. This upfront payment helps the contractor cover initial costs like materials, permits, licensing, and hiring subcontractors. The remaining balance is usually billed according to a schedule outlined in your contract, often tied to project milestones or completion dates. Be cautious of contractors who ask for a large deposit of 50% or more, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

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.

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