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Cransten
4.5(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Newton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cransten Handyman and Remodeling were amazing! I had a rush job with several remodeling problems in my house and they accomplished every single item professionally and efficiently. Everything looks awesome. They kept in touch with you and lets you know exactly what's going on each day. I would highly recommend them for any job."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Statesville Masonry
4.2(
33
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Newton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfect! Joe and his crew were excellent to work with. Our space presented some unique challenges, but they handled everything very well. I’d absolutely hire them for another remodel project."
3Season room
3Season room
Decks & Porches Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Carpentry - Unfinished Project

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Everett Custom Homes of Catawba Valley, LLC
5.0(
2
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Newton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe Everette is the absolute best in the business. He is a master at keeping on time and on budget, while providing top quality work and materials. He does not cut corners, he is particular with every detail. We honestly have no complaints at all. We are so happy with our new home which is in the last week or so of construction. We give him 100% + grade AA for an awesome job. No matter how many times we bug him he never acts irritated or like he does not have time for us. If you want top quality, he's your guy!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sermika Remodeling LLC
5.0(
4
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Newton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After much research and having four companies come out for assessing quotes, we decided that Sermika Remodeling LLC would be the best! They took care of everything from demolition down to the studs, cabinets, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, etc. They are definitely a very trustworthy five star company and would recommend them to anyone."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+195

Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Solar Interest Inc dba Sirius Power
5.0(
7
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Newton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott is one of the most knowledgeable people I have come across dealing with solar systems. I would highly recommend him for anything that has to do with solar systems"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

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.

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.

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.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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