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C & J Custom Builders Inc
4.8(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jerry and his team did a fabulous job on our basement egress window. Fantastic communication, before during and after the job. Excellent workmanship. Cleaned up very well after the big job. Flexibly worked with our schedule. Jerry even gave me advice on laying out our basement remodel (we are doing it ourselves) and gave me advice on materials and design. Totally happy. Would recommend C&J without reservation!"
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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F and D General Home Repairs
5.0(
19
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"We had a great experience with F and D. We contacted him about remodeling a kitchen and doing some other work. He came when scheduled to do an estimate, was very thorough and knowledgeable, provided suggestions to make the project better. He reached out while researching materials with questions and provided us options and gave us the quote quickly. He was very reasonable, did a thorough job, completed the project as promised and in the time promised. We also ended up having him do the kitchen, some flooring, install lights and ceiling fans and paint. We would absolutely recommend!"
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Response time2 days
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Con-Tech Construction
4.9(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"We had a complete kitchen remodel, including tearing down a wall between two rooms. The quality of work was excellent in each aspect of the job. Most notable was the excellent customer service. Frank kept us informed at each step. He provided great advice during the design process and also kept to our price range and style preferences. His clean up and thoroughness made the process as minimally disruptive as possible."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Innovation Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so happy that we chose Damien and his crew for our basement reno. They were professional and excellent communicators. We had a lot going on...including drywall installation, new flooring and a new closet. The end result was beautiful! We highly recommend Innovation Contracting and look forward to working with them again."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Elevated Home Improvements, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed a wall removed and a finished area in our basement. This crew was responsive diligent and always made us feel comfortable discussing the project. We were very happy with the result"
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Artie's Home Maintenance and Property Services
4.5(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I started by grouping a lot of small projects together (shed door sticking, upper level roof gutter cleaning, garage floor drain replacement, replacing door frame with termite and brick molding damage, deck railing). No job was too small. Because of his quality workmanship, I did not hesitate to call him after a sump pump failure caused a finish basement to be flooded. He made sure that he was on site when the insurance adjuster arrived. It made the whole process more complete, and he was able to answer the adjuster's questions better than I could have."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
The Hired Hand
5.0(
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We highly recommend "The Hired Hand" (formerly named B Squared Home Solutions). They made numerous repairs to our deck, and completely refinished it. The deck is 30 years old, and now looks as good as new. Also, they repaired a set of wooden stairs leading from outside into our basement. I thought they were beyond repair, but are now fully functional. They started the project on the date promised, kept us apprised of their progress, and finished the job on time and at the quoted cost. We are very pleased with the quality of their work, and plan to have them do future projects."
Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Phase maintenance & contracting
5.0(
6
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Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired this contractor for a bathroom remodel and couldn?t be happier with the results. They were professional, communicative, and stayed on schedule from start to finish. The craftsmanship and finishing details ? was excellent, and they kept the workspace clean throughout the project. The final result is beautiful, functional, and exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend them and would gladly work with them again."
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

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