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Project Business Constructions & Remodeling
5.0(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"quoted me fairly and got the work done within the quote he had originally provided. I was selling my home and he was able to paint the interior, remodel and clean most of the upstairs apartment and took care of many other items i needed. The work was finished to my expectations at a more than fair price. Hard working and reliable I would for sure hire again and recommend."
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+68

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quad Home Remodeling
4.8(
25
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, did a great job with remodel. Easy to work with too. Flexible on getting job done. Came on weekends at times to make sure job would get done because we wanted it finished before Thanksgiving weekend."
FRAMING
FRAMING 2
FRAMING WALLS /LIGHT WIRING INSTALLATION
CTD.
FLOORING

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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L&L Contracting llc
4.6(
11
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Howes Cave, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! Phil and Company to the rescue. This job was not an emergency but definitely a high priority. L & L Contracting provided quality work at an extremely reasonable price, I had 5 estimates done. They were straight forward in scheduling, prompt, and professional in conduct. I''m an extremely happy camper and I'd definitely use their services again."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn’t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. 

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

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.

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment, typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost. This upfront payment helps cover the costs of materials, permits, and subcontractors. The remaining project costs are usually billed after specific project milestones are reached or on set completion dates, as outlined in your contract. Be wary of contractors who require a significant deposit of 50% or more upfront, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

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