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Seminole Custom Homes, INC
5.0(
13
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic, Bill and his crew did an excellent job on my deck, sunroom and most recently boardwalk down to the lake. They stayed on the project everyday until it was finished and polished off every little detail. Everyone was always friendly, accommodating and very pleasant. I would hire them again without hesitation!!"
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+11

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.4(
161
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cransten Handyman and Remodeling were amazing! I had a rush job with several remodeling problems in my house and they accomplished every single item professionally and efficiently. Everything looks awesome. They kept in touch with you and lets you know exactly what's going on each day. I would highly recommend them for any job."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Asa Stanford Inc
4.7(
116
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"Excellent in every way. The project was the finishing of our basement of over 2,500 square feet including a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom, living room, recreation/TV area plus a couple storage areas. All quality work from the start. I submitted my design sketch and requirements to Blake and he gave me a quote in 24 hours over the weekend. Blake and Mark helped refine the design which was a bit challenging with the support poles to work around. We are extremely pleased with the final layout. Mark performed the framing and much of the detail work on site and is extremely neat and quality conscious, making sure the HVAC, electrician, plumber and other subs do things exactly right. The basement was kept clean and orderly throughout the project with trash taken away frequently by cans. No dumpster in the driveway which was great. Mark was good at explaining things and answering my wife's questions. Mark was very helpful as the project was being completed to make sure that the closet shelves and the TV mounting support were all perfectly done . Great attention to details. When Mark was finished we could not believe how clean and neat everything was. We had expected to need to have a cleaning service come in after the basement was complete but it was immaculate. Mark worked til about 9 pm on a Friday night to get everything just right and we moved things down Saturday morning. A great experience. Project was completed a couple months ago and we love it.....no issues or concerns at all. I highly recommend Blake and Mark and would definitely use them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moisture Loc Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
4.6(
50
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The sales rep was very personable and seemed to have knowledge of drainage problems and solutions. The workers arrived on schedule and worked very hard to accomplish the task at hand. They routed the drainage to an open ditch parallel to the property. They also rerouted drainage for an existing, inefficient french drain and sump that was pumping water across the driveway that was washing the soil out from under the concrete and creating an unsightly stain. To this point, we felt that all was going well. The problem that arose was that the French drain they installed was still higher than the foundation of the house. They filled in the trench with gravel to facilitate drainage, but covered the gravel with the soil they removed, which is mostly clay. Consequently, the water still runs off across the top of the French drain and overwhelms the foundation. Moisture in the crawl space has not been significantly reduced. I talked to the rep about redoing the crawl space which had mold forming on the floor joists. He gave me a quote that included sealing all the vents, cleaning the mold, adjusting pitch of the interior perimeter French drain, relocating the crawl sump and pump to a better collection point, putting down new vapor barrier and installing a crawl space dehumidifier, ($1,500.00) at a total cost of $4,290.00. If we wanted mold remediation treatment in addition to just cleaning the mold, the cost was an additional $1,950.00. The rep also agreed to send a team back out to remove the top layer of soil from the French drain and fill the trench with gravel, build up the soil at the foundation, making the new French drain at a level lower than the foundation to contain the water, at no additional charge. Subsequent to all that, we discovered some major structural damage that was going to be costly. Alignment of priorities and available finances dictated that the crawl space would have to be put on hold, at least temporarily. I sent an email to the Moisture Loc rep explaining our dilemma, but reiterated that I still expected him to live up to his promise to fix the French drain deficiencies, for which I already paid handsomely. In spite of email, text messages and voice mail to the rep, I have never received the courtesy of a response. I can only conclude that since we had to suspend the crawl space work, there is no intention to make the necessary changes/repairs to the original work as promised.
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Exterior Waterproofing
Closed Crawl System
Foundation Repair
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Moore Home Services
4.1(
93
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were very responsive, came out promptly, and required little supervision from me- we just discussed what the problem was and they were familiar with the house already because they had been here before. It was reasonably priced for the work that they did. Since the repairs were done, my house has been so dry and I don't have any mice this winter!
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
Dynamic Services
4.2(
89
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased a deal for $199 for $400 of tree services.  Josh contacted me and set up an appointment to discuss what needs to be done. He was on time and did the work within the time specified.  Unfortunately, he did  not provide me a written estimate . It was a verbal agreement on what needed to be done, which would cost me an additional $200.  Overall, they did a good job cutting a few of the major tree branches that were hanging over the roof and the power line and trimming the crate myrtles.  My expectations were not fully met because I expected them to remove all branches that are hanging over the roof, as well as the power line.  They only removed what they considered "immediate threats".  I was disappointed that Josh did not accomodate my request and that it was his word against mine as to what we agreed.  I would recommend to make sure you get a detailed written estimate of what needs to be done so that there is no dispute.  There was also lack of flexbility on payment terms.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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MI Electric
4.7(
177
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What they did was good. The gentleman that installed the switches did not check the (2) 2-way switches before he left and I found that one switch would lock the other from turning on. They did have someone come back out and make the repair. My only complaint would be that they put the dimmer switches in inconvenient locations, as opposed to where I requested them to be installed."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Manus Contracting, Inc
4.1(
138
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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I live in a 45 year old house in Waxhaw, and it has a lot of problems.  A few years ago I had ground water problems and needed a letter for the insurance company to state that the issues had been corrected.  Chris Manus was quick to respond to my inquiry, came out when he said he would, and did the letter for me.

Recently, it became clear that the time had come to fix some foundation problems as the floors in the home were sagging.  Chris gave me a competitive estimate and was able to start the job quite quickly.  They pulled lines in the basement to determine the extent of the sag, and ordered material in.  The masons come soon after and built new cinderblock footings, then the joists were raised to level everything.  All communication was clear, quick and he kept me updated on what was happening.  While working in the crawlspace, he told us that there was a mold issue, and for just the cost of the chemicals needed to spray it, took care of that as well.  We are happy with everything that he has done.

Currently we are working on several other things that we need; an outside retaining wall repaired, insulation replacement in the crawlspace, and a bathroom remodel (or two).  Chris is working diligently to try to keep these estimates within our budget and we wouldn't consider having anyone else do the work. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing work done on their home.  He is professional, courteous, and responsive. 

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Old Deck
New Deck/Pergola
New
Recommended by83%of homeowners
You-Name-It Handyman and Carpentry Services
4.3(
175
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

"We hired Mike through a Living Social offer to help kickstart a master bathroom remodel.  It took a few weeks to get him booked but he arrived on time on the agreed upon date and worked through the entire day.  Originally we just needed him to help us do some demo and frame in a new linen closet.  Mike was able to get the linen closet framed ahead of schedule and then helped me to tear up the remaining flooring, which was a serious pain.  There were some malfunctions with some of his power tools through the day but that didn't slow him down.  I'd hire Mike again."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodel projects in Lancaster, SC

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.

The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end. 

For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.

The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing. 

If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

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.

The Lancaster, SC homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.