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CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar remodeled our basement, and we cannot be happier with his work! He worked with us the whole way to make sure we were happy with the work. He even put a custom wine rack in. The new basement is so beautiful and we get so many compliments. He has done work for us before and he does excellent work, is always available and easy to reach, and has a professional and kind team of workers. Thank you Cesar!!"
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Livinroom
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PREPARING FOOTINGS

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CHARLY'S PAVING & SEALCOATING LLC
4.8(
16
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well am highly satisfied with the work. We had used them back in September and were so pleased with their work then that we decided to enlarge our original project and called them back to do it. Felt they listened and were responsive to our requests and were always courteous and aimed always to make sure we were totally satisfied."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lilco Construction Inc
5.0(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lilco has done numerous jobs here to our Satisfaction. Owner is honest, knowledgeable about various home construction projects and easy to work with. Bring your own vision or let him help you bring a general goal/vision to life. He’s been able to help me troubleshoot with success."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"It went very well. They are very good. Their timing is great. There have been a couple times when my son was parked in the driveway and we had to reschedule but it was no problem. Every time they come out they make sure everything is done. They are very fast. The service is super!"
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DDP Construction, LLC
4.5(
21
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had DDP (Dariusz Pardo and his great crew) do substantial projects for us since 2015 - interior painting and kitchen remodel for my motherâ s condo, exterior painting of our house - so when we decided to do a major refresh and renovation of our house, DDP was our first choice. That was a smart move! After much discussion and thought, we agreed on an expansive project list. * New kitchen: cabinets, quartz countertops, crown molding, ceramic backsplash, porcelain floor, ceiling and under-counter lighting * Replace hardwood floors (rip out hardwood, screw down sub-flooring, install and finish new flooring) * Replace interior doors (19) and door moldings * Replace all baseboard moldings * Build new Pantry and laundry room closets and remodel all other closets * Family Room: Design and install new in ceiling lighting, and install new laminate flooring * Replace all electrical switches and outlets, and install several new outlets in kitchen, bedrooms and family room * Fix creaky stairs * Adjust step height of several stair steps * Paint every room and closet, which required resurfacing of many areas that had deep cracking/peeling of 60 years worth of paint. * Design and install plumbing for a new water softener system, and install system * Install new natural gas Hot Water Heater including leak detector with automatic water shut-off. Along the way, Dariusz made numerous helpful suggestions and incidental improvements, driven by his high standard of design and desire to deliver the best possible results. The projects took about 13 weeks to complete - pretty quick for all the work that was done. The end result is spectacular - we have transformed our tired old house! We are delighted with our new home! Friends and family who have visited are amazed at how beautiful everything is, and how many improvements were made to make cabinets, closets and other spaces much more useful. The kitchen tops the list. We LOVE our new kitchen! It looks beautiful and all our friends and family agree. In fact, a cousin who visited in October told me that she â covetsâ our kitchen - and that is passionate praise coming from a pastor! Bottom line: donâ t hesitate to engage DDP for any project. Darius Pardo and DDP Construction LLC are the absolute BEST. Our friends who have also engaged Dariusz say the same thing."
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JD Residence

+20

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fresh Contracting/Home Improvements
4.4(
14
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had our paver patio done with Fresh Contracting, and we couldn't be happier. The team was very professional and friendly during the process. They did a great job from start to finish. They gave us good ideas to make the most of our space, and the work looks neat and tidy. The team kept us in the loop, finished when they said they would, and always cleaned up after themselves. If you want someone you can trust for your outdoor project, Fresh Contracting is a great choice."
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Basement Remodeling Project
Landscaping Project
The before

+112

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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International Construction & Service
4.9(
24
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Passaic, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro went above and beyond what I expected. He was very meticulous and I loved that he listened to my concerns and advised me as well. Excellent service and Iâ m hiring him again to do my kitchen this time. I canâ t wait to get it done since my basement came out amazing."
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation
Bathroom renovation

+14

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your basement foundation, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.

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.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

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