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We do everything. From building you your dream deck to finishing your unfinished basement. We are a small and upcoming business with a lot of potential and positive attitude.

We do everything. From building you your dream deck to finishing your unfinished basement. We are a small and upcoming business with a lot of potential and positive attitude.

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ISW Custom Builders

15600 S 76th St
3.22(
9
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ISW Custom Builders

15600 S 76th St
3.22(
9
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6 years of experience

ISW Custom Builders has been growing quickly these past few years. Today we are pleased to offer several construction services from remodeling, outbuildings with livable space, and new custom home construction! We pride ourselves in having our own in house team to handle many aspects of any build to ensure we know how it is built, and we know it is done the right way. Give us a call!

"We contracted with Brian starting late 2021 to build an addition on to the back of our house. At first, everything seemed fine. He and his crew would come over to the house to discuss our plans and to sketch a plan for the addition. Once we agreed on a plan for the addition and made our first down payment on the project in early 2022. He kept on making promises on when he would start the project, but didn't break ground until July of 2022. After he broke ground, he stated that things would move fast and that he was anticipating a completion date of Sept 2022. That date came and gone. Then at one point, after the the addition was framed and enclosed, he stated that he was going to focus on other outside projects and only come to our place when the weather was bad. Our project was constantly on his back burner. We were promised that the addition would be finished in time for Thanksgiving that year - again a promise that went unkept. The project was close, but not completely finished. Our addition wasn't completely finished until Christmas time - a whole 5 to 6 months after he broke ground and three months after promised. When everything was said and done and the addition was "ours", he stated that there would be a 1 year warranty on the addition - for defects caused by shifting. Well, a month after it was "handed" over to us, we reached out stating that there was major leaks in the window framing that would only be noticed on a cold winters night where the wind is blowing crazy. I walked in the new bedroom wondering why it was so cold - the heat was on but couldn't keep up. Brian was notified, but was instantly told that we were crazy and that the window fine. Needless to say, the rest of that winter, we had to have the window taped out in order to keep the heat from escaping. In the main area, the tiling job seemed subpar - where tiles would break and click when stepped on and we had noticed that on our new deck, the cement had cracked in the corner where the support beam for the deck was. It took him more than 2 to 3 months to come over to look those items as well as address the drywall shifting that we had experienced. During this time, he also determined that the window was defective and that he would have the window dealt with. He had a guy come over to mud things up and sand, but never came back to paint. It was another 2 months before Brian himself came over to redo the tile and paint the seams that were fixed. Things seemed like they were going well, until we kept on inquiring when the cement deck would be fixed. We would try texting Brian directly and he then claimed that he would text us back - no texts were received. So in July of 2024, I started a group text thread to keep all of the honest people honest. He told his assistant at the time that he tried texting us, but we never got back to him, yet when she texted us, we would respond right back - make it make sense. When I finally was able to talk to him on the phone, he said that he didn't see the need to make contact with us when he didn't know or didn't have a timeline for us. To which I told him - contact us anyway so we know that you at least got our message rather than just blowing us off. How does one conduct business without making contact with their clients. Keep in contact with them even if you don't know. He finally sent someone over sometime in Sept of 2024 to pour the concrete on the section that had cracked. Last contact we had with Brian was October 23, 2024 when we had notified him that the support beam had fallen during the storm the night before and was inquiring when he was going to finish it up. Well, we're midway into March of 2025 and we still have yet to hear back from Brian. Granted, we are luckier than most people from some other reviews that I have read. Our addition is water tight - we do have a corner that needs to be re-insulated, but the overall headache of dealing with someone who blows you off because they're concentrating on outside projects (which I get) but then doesn't get back to you regarding a timeline on when we could expect our project to be deemed worthy enough to his attention. I've held off writing this review until I knew that we would no longer have any other contact with him, but felt obligated to write the review once I read other customers most recent comments. I guess what I don't understand is how you can go from having 5 star reviews in 2021 to 1 star reviews a couple of years later? Make it make sense. Save your sanity, go with a contractor that is willing to keep to a timetable and communicates back with you on a frequent basis."

Michelle N on March 2025

ISW Custom Builders has been growing quickly these past few years. Today we are pleased to offer several construction services from remodeling, outbuildings with livable space, and new custom home construction! We pride ourselves in having our own in house team to handle many aspects of any build to ensure we know how it is built, and we know it is done the right way. Give us a call!

"We contracted with Brian starting late 2021 to build an addition on to the back of our house. At first, everything seemed fine. He and his crew would come over to the house to discuss our plans and to sketch a plan for the addition. Once we agreed on a plan for the addition and made our first down payment on the project in early 2022. He kept on making promises on when he would start the project, but didn't break ground until July of 2022. After he broke ground, he stated that things would move fast and that he was anticipating a completion date of Sept 2022. That date came and gone. Then at one point, after the the addition was framed and enclosed, he stated that he was going to focus on other outside projects and only come to our place when the weather was bad. Our project was constantly on his back burner. We were promised that the addition would be finished in time for Thanksgiving that year - again a promise that went unkept. The project was close, but not completely finished. Our addition wasn't completely finished until Christmas time - a whole 5 to 6 months after he broke ground and three months after promised. When everything was said and done and the addition was "ours", he stated that there would be a 1 year warranty on the addition - for defects caused by shifting. Well, a month after it was "handed" over to us, we reached out stating that there was major leaks in the window framing that would only be noticed on a cold winters night where the wind is blowing crazy. I walked in the new bedroom wondering why it was so cold - the heat was on but couldn't keep up. Brian was notified, but was instantly told that we were crazy and that the window fine. Needless to say, the rest of that winter, we had to have the window taped out in order to keep the heat from escaping. In the main area, the tiling job seemed subpar - where tiles would break and click when stepped on and we had noticed that on our new deck, the cement had cracked in the corner where the support beam for the deck was. It took him more than 2 to 3 months to come over to look those items as well as address the drywall shifting that we had experienced. During this time, he also determined that the window was defective and that he would have the window dealt with. He had a guy come over to mud things up and sand, but never came back to paint. It was another 2 months before Brian himself came over to redo the tile and paint the seams that were fixed. Things seemed like they were going well, until we kept on inquiring when the cement deck would be fixed. We would try texting Brian directly and he then claimed that he would text us back - no texts were received. So in July of 2024, I started a group text thread to keep all of the honest people honest. He told his assistant at the time that he tried texting us, but we never got back to him, yet when she texted us, we would respond right back - make it make sense. When I finally was able to talk to him on the phone, he said that he didn't see the need to make contact with us when he didn't know or didn't have a timeline for us. To which I told him - contact us anyway so we know that you at least got our message rather than just blowing us off. How does one conduct business without making contact with their clients. Keep in contact with them even if you don't know. He finally sent someone over sometime in Sept of 2024 to pour the concrete on the section that had cracked. Last contact we had with Brian was October 23, 2024 when we had notified him that the support beam had fallen during the storm the night before and was inquiring when he was going to finish it up. Well, we're midway into March of 2025 and we still have yet to hear back from Brian. Granted, we are luckier than most people from some other reviews that I have read. Our addition is water tight - we do have a corner that needs to be re-insulated, but the overall headache of dealing with someone who blows you off because they're concentrating on outside projects (which I get) but then doesn't get back to you regarding a timeline on when we could expect our project to be deemed worthy enough to his attention. I've held off writing this review until I knew that we would no longer have any other contact with him, but felt obligated to write the review once I read other customers most recent comments. I guess what I don't understand is how you can go from having 5 star reviews in 2021 to 1 star reviews a couple of years later? Make it make sense. Save your sanity, go with a contractor that is willing to keep to a timetable and communicates back with you on a frequent basis."

Michelle N on March 2025

Bates Construction

4252 Lariat Ln
4.43(
7
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Bates Construction

4252 Lariat Ln
4.43(
7
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Customers say: Quality work

Remodeling, drywall, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, decks, trim work, roofing/siding/gutters, painting (state certified in lead base paint), mold removal, & concrete work. Owner of Bates Construction 35+ years experience Licensed & insured.

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

Bobbi C on May 2022

Remodeling, drywall, windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, decks, trim work, roofing/siding/gutters, painting (state certified in lead base paint), mold removal, & concrete work. Owner of Bates Construction 35+ years experience Licensed & insured.

"Fantastic! Very thorough in all details of the projects. Currently have Bates Contracting coming back for a second remodel at my business."

Bobbi C on May 2022

Screamin Seamann Siding

1066 N Cottonwood St
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Screamin Seamann Siding

1066 N Cottonwood St
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Screamin Seamann Siding & Construction is a family owned and operated business, located in Wahoo, NE. We specialize in many construction services to include, Siding, Windows and doors, home building Concrete,, basements, roofing and much more. We are Licensed and insured!

Screamin Seamann Siding & Construction is a family owned and operated business, located in Wahoo, NE. We specialize in many construction services to include, Siding, Windows and doors, home building Concrete,, basements, roofing and much more. We are Licensed and insured!

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Holeshot Electric

4800 Tipperary Trl
5.00(
12
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Holeshot Electric

4800 Tipperary Trl
5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

All around electrical contractor. No job is to small. Have expertise in maintenance, remodel, new construction, I can put a light anywhere. I can put power anywhere. I can change a 200 horse 3 phase motor out or I can change a light bulb. My business motto is can do. 20 years of electrical training and experience, **MILITARY DISCOUNTS OFFERED**

"Excellent. They called me immediately. Work performed quickly. Did a professional job and were very reasonable. Would highly recommend."

Debby S on March 2020

All around electrical contractor. No job is to small. Have expertise in maintenance, remodel, new construction, I can put a light anywhere. I can put power anywhere. I can change a 200 horse 3 phase motor out or I can change a light bulb. My business motto is can do. 20 years of electrical training and experience, **MILITARY DISCOUNTS OFFERED**

"Excellent. They called me immediately. Work performed quickly. Did a professional job and were very reasonable. Would highly recommend."

Debby S on March 2020

TruBlue Property Care, LLC

5200 N 20th St
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TruBlue Property Care, LLC

5200 N 20th St
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Free onsite estimate

We are a full service home and property care company. Everything from small handyman jobs to large remodels to decks and fences, we can do it all with just one call. Our main focus is quality and customer satisfaction. As a new business to the Lincoln area, we are looking to raise the bar on home and property handyman and remodeling services.

We are a full service home and property care company. Everything from small handyman jobs to large remodels to decks and fences, we can do it all with just one call. Our main focus is quality and customer satisfaction. As a new business to the Lincoln area, we are looking to raise the bar on home and property handyman and remodeling services.

JH Carpentry & Renovations

3601 Smith St
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JH Carpentry & Renovations

3601 Smith St
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8 years of experience

Owner and operator Jamison Hollstien is the sole proprietor of JH Carpentry & Renovations, which allows him full focus and concentration on each project. He does sub-contracting work for other companies, and subs out certain jobs to other companies. He is affordable and willing to work with each client to reach a final product that is acceptable and fair.

Owner and operator Jamison Hollstien is the sole proprietor of JH Carpentry & Renovations, which allows him full focus and concentration on each project. He does sub-contracting work for other companies, and subs out certain jobs to other companies. He is affordable and willing to work with each client to reach a final product that is acceptable and fair.

Hcs works inc.

4910 Adams St.
2.33(
3
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Hcs works inc.

4910 Adams St.
2.33(
3
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26 years of experience

General Contractor, Full service general construction and remodeling company. In house design services. Custom homes , Tenant Improvements, Foundation Replacement/Repair mudjacking, Roofing

General Contractor, Full service general construction and remodeling company. In house design services. Custom homes , Tenant Improvements, Foundation Replacement/Repair mudjacking, Roofing

Buildology Construction

2321 Ammon Ave
1.00(
1
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Buildology Construction

2321 Ammon Ave
1.00(
1
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26 years of experience

We take a different approach to things and like our customers to have comfort, confidence and piece of mind. So unlike other contractors we don't typically ask for 50% upfront. We typically bill in 1/3's. Some jobs will require all material be paid upfront with 1/3 of the labor. So 1/3 upfront, with 1/3 paid in the middle, and the final 1/3 at the completion of the work. For complete remodels, renovations, basement finishes, and new construction we offer a free air duct cleaning when we are done with the job. This is not just our way of saying thanks, but also for health reasons for our customers.

We take a different approach to things and like our customers to have comfort, confidence and piece of mind. So unlike other contractors we don't typically ask for 50% upfront. We typically bill in 1/3's. Some jobs will require all material be paid upfront with 1/3 of the labor. So 1/3 upfront, with 1/3 paid in the middle, and the final 1/3 at the completion of the work. For complete remodels, renovations, basement finishes, and new construction we offer a free air duct cleaning when we are done with the job. This is not just our way of saying thanks, but also for health reasons for our customers.

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Permits may be required for major repairs, structural work, or electrical and plumbing restoration after a flood. Check with your local building department to determine permit requirements and associated fees for your flooded basement cleanup project. Obtaining the correct permits helps ensure work is done safely and up to code.

To determine if your basement walls are suitable for finishing, assess their structural integrity and moisture conditions. Look for any signs of damage, such as cracks, bowing, or excessive moisture. Ensure proper drainage and address any underlying issues before proceeding. 

Consult with a professional if you're uncertain about the structural stability or potential risks associated with finishing your basement walls.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

In addition to overseeing new home builds, construction managers work on large renovations and major remodels. For example, they may work with designers and oversee the construction of a finished basement, kitchen renovation, or a home addition. They may also oversee large-scale remodels, such as the update of a historic home. Construction managers step into small projects for more specific assistance, such as building budgets and compiling the team.

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