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F and D General Home Repairs
5.0(
20
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Farzad has done a lot of major and minor updates to my home such as installing bathroom fans, light fixtures, venting my microwave outside and installing flooring. He found solutions to my water problem and stopped my garage and basement from flooding when it rains. He does excellent work and shows up on time. I would highly recommend him."
What I Love To Do For You
What I Love To Do For You
What I Love To Do For You
What I Love To Do For You
What I Love To Do For You

+158

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
42
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with Art?s work. Great job! He is reliable, professional, hard working, polite & easy to disscuss changes/problems with. He delivers high quality craftsmanship at a fair price. He finished our project very quickly and even worked on the weekend to finish the job. We would highly recommend."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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ZONO CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
4.7(
13
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Zono Construction Services to replace and repair the vinyl siding on the upper halves of two sides of my two-story house that were torn off during a storm. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. They provided me with a fair price and explained everything clearly. The team was prompt and professional and the entire job took two days to complete. I highly recommend Zono Construction Services to anyone needing siding repair or replacement."
Kitchen Addition
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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MRM Construction Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was our first experience with major renovation/remodeling. MRM made the process nearly pain free working closely with us during the process and accommodating requested adjustments throughout. The team was timely, courteous and skilled. While the majority of subcontractors were great, a select few could improve their service. Without question will work with MRM on projects in the future"
16x16 Addition
12x20 Addition
Room Remodel
Master Bath
Bathroom Remodel

+111

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KA Construction & Restoration
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amirah brings expertise and competence to every project. She is professional as well as personable and completes each job efficiently and to specification. She does excellent work."
Whole house interior painting
Exterior Trim on entire home
Whole house interior painting
Whole house interior painting
Whole house interior painting

+12

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Advanced Energy Adviser's
4.1(
11
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Asked for a quote on removing an old deck, replacing with a larger one. Price quoted was fair, and we accepted. We're very pleased with the final product, and the whole ordeal was hassle-free for me and my wife. Every worker involved was very professional. Communication from start to finish was excellent, and I feel the job was completed faster than we had expected. Will be using this company in the future for other projects."
Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

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.

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

Although it’s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try basement ventilation methods like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.

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.

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