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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

Efficient appliance positioning, optimizing existing plumbing, and sourcing energy-efficient materials reduce financial impact and increase sustainability.

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

Save money on your basement finishing project by making cost-effective decisions such as minimizing structural changes and avoiding costly construction revisions. DIY simpler tasks such as painting or basic cleanup to reduce labor costs. You can also opt for energy-efficient fixtures and materials that may qualify for rebates or tax incentives.

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.

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