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G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bathroom Remodel deferred to start in September 2019. Had more immediate need to address roof leaking around chimney. Problem identified, all flashing / shingles around chimney replaced, and also had bricks cleaned / waterproofed. He and his men were very professional and did a great job. Have had some heavy rains and no leaks. am very satisfied. Have hired them to do my bathroom remodel project."
Addition 30'x40'
Live edge counter top
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar

+86

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MODERN BUILDING & CONTRACTING
4.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Modern construction was efficient, professional. Performed as we talk about what was needed. I would hire them again if needed. They kept us informed with all the steps they performed. I would give them 100% if I could."
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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

+5

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One Stop Construction & GC
New to Angi
Basement - Remodel

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JLC Contracting LLC
5.0(
24
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose and his team did a great job on both of our bathrooms, which were complete remodels. After that, we hired him to re-do our garage flooring. He is a hard worker, good person and we will be using his services in the future."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
New window installation
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Garage conversion

+123

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

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.

The difficulty of adding a basement to an existing house can vary depending on the house’s location, the size of the basement, and the type and condition of the existing foundation. Adding a basement is a job best handled by the pros, so you’ll need to enlist professional help for this project.

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