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Avatar for Basement Finishing by Hartel Constr. Grp., Inc.
Basement Finishing by Hartel Constr. Grp., Inc.
4.8(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I recommend Martin Hartel without hesitation. He and his crew are the best contractors I have ever dealt with. I am so happy and fortunate to have been able to use their services to complete our dream basement. First of all, Martin has so much experience, expertise and skill. His craftsmanship is impeccable. And his ability to work with you to pull out your ideas, and turn them into reality, is awesome. He is extremely patient and smart, and knows how to balance cost and quality to deliver what you want at a fair price. Some of the things that most impressed me were his attention to detail, desire to do quality work, and just their overall goal to make sure the client is happy. I could tell he was treating my job as if he was finishing his own basement. The framing and wiring were impeccable. Many contractors will do sloppy work with wiring, figuring it will be covered anyway. Martin’s wiring was so clean, smartly run, and used the best materials. The subcontractors he works with are also top notch. The drywall and painting were done quickly and to a high standard. Finally, the overall design and fit and finish were excellent. Everyone who sees our basement is blow away. From the wet bar, to the bathroom, to the custom iron railing, everything is perfect. And I can tell you that his price was substantially better than what the builder wanted to basically do four walls and lighting. Honestly I’m so pleased I wish he could remodel my whole house! If your considering a basement remodel project, do yourself a favor and try to get on Martin’s schedule. You won’t regret it!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ground Up Home Renovations
5.0(
25
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Preston and his crew did an excellent win my interior painting. They were reasonably priced and very courteous. I’m very happy with their work. The guys made it look incredibly easy! I would definitely recommend them or hire them again."
Mount Holly Basement
Mount Holly Basement
Mount Holly Basement
Mount Holly Basement
Mount Holly Basement

+100

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tradesman Construction
4.7(
81
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have hired tradesmen builder to remodel by basement. They had done an excellent job exceeding my expectations. They are flexible and Hunter is really accommodating any of the changes. I would definitely go with them for any of my future home remodeling projects."
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Duncannon Basement Finish
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+108

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert Horne Contracting
4.5(
92
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We consulted with Robert Horne Contracting to remodel a very dated bathroom for us. From the start, they were very communicative from when he'd have the estimate (we ended up getting that earlier than anticipated) to picking out fixtures to start date. As with any old house, there were some challenges with hidden things which added to the tasks needing to be performed. He told us about those as they came up and gave us the very reasonable estimates, if the issue required extra work. He was able to remove the build-out above the sink and rework the plumbing to vastly open up that space giving the appearance of a bigger, roomier room. We did a walk-through and got written confirmation of our punch list items. He gave us a date of when he'd be out to complete the odds and ends and was there promptly on the given day. We are very satisfied with the work he performed and especially with the communication. We never once wondered when he'd be there or what was going on with products being delivered, etc. We are very happy customers!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BiiLT Contracting Group, LLC
4.3(
55
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Norman was excellent. It was the guys that taped & mudded the drywall. They were messy & didn't do a good cleanup job. Norman had to clean up after them."
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Open Recreation Area
Full view of the renovated bathroom
Sunroom addition

+103

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Out Of The Ordinary Construction LLC
4.8(
13
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Out Of The Ordinary Construction was amazing! John was very polite and professional. John and his team are hardworking to complete the job at hand within a timely manner with a high level of craftsmanship! He has the knowledge to complete our project with no issues at all! He cares about the customer and their needs and it really shows! I would highly recommend them for your future project!"
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Economic Innovations LLc
5.0(
7
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.

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Millstone Co
2.3(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Dover, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt and Laura at Millstone had great ideas for my renovation. Their team did excellent work and did it all with professionalism and courtesy. I will definitely call Millstone for my next project."
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.

Yes, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.

If you have the woodworking experience to build a bar from scratch and you have the time, DIYing the work is a no-brainer and can save a few thousand dollars. However, if you’re looking to include a sink, additional lighting fixtures, or high-end bar tops and cabinets, it’s usually a better idea to call in a pro. It will cost more, but the finished product will likely be worth it.

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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