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Avatar for JF Santos Construction Inc
JF Santos Construction Inc
4.9(
34
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe is fantastic! Great price, very quick to respond. His staff was prompt professional and courteous. The basement is amazing. Joe and his team turned a damp dirty basement that was never used, to a nice comfy and cozy living space for the family"
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+82

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
4.9(
100
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg and his crew were the greatest. His team was professional, knowledgeable, and informative throughout the entire process. They tackled all the obstacles that arose with an older home and finished on time even with all the extra projects we added on during the course of the remodel. I look forward to working with them again in the future with other projects, and would highly recommend them to anyone needing an honest, reliable contractor."
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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Homestead Renovations & Property Services, LLC
4.9(
20
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience, they found and fixed other issues. The finished basement is beautiful and we are going to have them complete our kitchen remodel as well."
Liverpool basement 4
Oswego Basement 3
Tile shower Surround
Front is finished looks like a new home
Liverpool basement 1

+50

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schenandoah Construction Services
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They finished the basement and installed a bathroom. They designed the layout snd everything turned out great. Their quote was what they charged in the end and they did great. Their quote was appropriate and affordable. The value was excellent and we are very happy"
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen remodel
Basement remodel

+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
19
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent workers, quality work! They did most of my basement,due to flooding. I was very upset with the flood! When Mike Snyder and his boys, where done I was a very happy Lady!!! They were prompt, & did a wonderful job. I would certainly use them again!!!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Brandon Arno
5.0(
6
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Clay, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, detail oriented to the point of offering ideas and letting me decide without any pressure. He worked as if it was his own deck. He did the job with skill and didn't waste my time or his. Outstanding experience work experience working with Brandon. Will hire him again in the future for a kitchen remodel without hesitation!"
Basement
Basement
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+51

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

It is common for a contractor to ask for a down payment before starting a project, especially for jobs that require purchasing materials and equipment or hiring a crew. The deposit amount can range from 10% to 50% of the total job cost. While a request for up to 50% is not unusual, a contractor should not ask for more than that, and you should never pay for a project in full before the work has begun. To protect yourself, always discuss payment terms before starting and have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Additionally, be sure to hire reputable contractors and check their licensing and insurance before the project begins.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

  • Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?

  • What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?

  • Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?

  • Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?

  • Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

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.

You can paint your ceiling or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings. 

If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.

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