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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(
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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(
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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

Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.

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.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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.

The Schenectady, NY homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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