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Keswick Renovations

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Keswick Renovations

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Over 35 years of residential general contracting experience in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. We complete projects that span bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and building detached garages and home additions. We follow a process that provides transparent pricing every step of the way. Working closely with our longstanding subcontractors, we are committed to completing our projects professionally, within budget and in a timely manner.

"They did the job right and were very thorough and courteous. It was obvious that they were juggling my project with other projects and that was sometimes annoying. But they handled the two major changes (new color of paint and adding shower doors) very well. They even complimented me on the new paint color because it broke up the monotony of the first color choice and the new color is very pretty. Great experience!"

Jessica C on June 2024

Over 35 years of residential general contracting experience in the Charlottesville and surrounding area. We complete projects that span bathroom remodels, basement renovations, and building detached garages and home additions. We follow a process that provides transparent pricing every step of the way. Working closely with our longstanding subcontractors, we are committed to completing our projects professionally, within budget and in a timely manner.

"They did the job right and were very thorough and courteous. It was obvious that they were juggling my project with other projects and that was sometimes annoying. But they handled the two major changes (new color of paint and adding shower doors) very well. They even complimented me on the new paint color because it broke up the monotony of the first color choice and the new color is very pretty. Great experience!"

Jessica C on June 2024


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Copper Fox Home Solutions Northern Virginia

5.00(
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Copper Fox Home Solutions Northern Virginia

5.00(
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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in basement finishing and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in basement finishing and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!


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Copper Fox Home Solutions

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Copper Fox Home Solutions

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in basement finishing and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in basement finishing and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!


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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.60(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018


Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co

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Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co

4.41(
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Customers say: Super punctual
54 years of experience

We are a full service basement, crawl space and foundation repair contractor. Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau we have repaired over 40,000 homes and structures in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina over the past 40 years. We are fully insured and licensed. Angie's List members receive a free consultation and inspection. We have worked in all types of locations, including residential and commercial locations, government agencies, colleges, hospitals, churches, and condo associations. We provide a lifetime transferable warranty, carry a Class A Contractor's License and we're fully insured.

"Should be called "Steal-tite". Company came out to give estimate in MAY 2019. Said they couldn't do the job until December, but we weren't having any leaks by June, so we went ahead and signed contract, sent in $800 deposit. Well, we ended up buying another house and decided not to have the work done. This was about October. Tried to call Seal-tite several times, always get the "answering service" and they never call back. Finally found the card of the engineer who quoted our estimate, Curt Giantonio. He said too bad so sad for our deposit, and that we had no recourse to get the money back. I realize the contract said the deposit was non-refundable. But the company could have been courteous, understood the situation, and refund my deposit even though legally they don't have to. Instead they've chosen to keep my money for zero services rendered. I could understand them keeping a portion to cover the travel costs of the engineer who came on site to give the estimate, but there's no way that is anywhere near $800. Greedy company that obviously doesn't care about people."

Jared S on February 2020

We are a full service basement, crawl space and foundation repair contractor. Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau we have repaired over 40,000 homes and structures in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina over the past 40 years. We are fully insured and licensed. Angie's List members receive a free consultation and inspection. We have worked in all types of locations, including residential and commercial locations, government agencies, colleges, hospitals, churches, and condo associations. We provide a lifetime transferable warranty, carry a Class A Contractor's License and we're fully insured.

"Should be called "Steal-tite". Company came out to give estimate in MAY 2019. Said they couldn't do the job until December, but we weren't having any leaks by June, so we went ahead and signed contract, sent in $800 deposit. Well, we ended up buying another house and decided not to have the work done. This was about October. Tried to call Seal-tite several times, always get the "answering service" and they never call back. Finally found the card of the engineer who quoted our estimate, Curt Giantonio. He said too bad so sad for our deposit, and that we had no recourse to get the money back. I realize the contract said the deposit was non-refundable. But the company could have been courteous, understood the situation, and refund my deposit even though legally they don't have to. Instead they've chosen to keep my money for zero services rendered. I could understand them keeping a portion to cover the travel costs of the engineer who came on site to give the estimate, but there's no way that is anywhere near $800. Greedy company that obviously doesn't care about people."

Jared S on February 2020


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Commonwealth Home Improvements Inc

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Commonwealth Home Improvements Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A home must grow to meet the needs of your family, be it a new porch or swapping out a worn out roof. Commonwealth Home Improvements Inc. has helped hundreds of home owners since 1999 with everything from installing new windows to building garages. We are a Class A contractor dedicated to serving Dinwiddie, VA, and surrounding communities. We are a fully licensed and insured company that has a long track record of success in the Dinwiddie, VA area. Thanks to our high-quality service, we are an Owen Corning preferred contractor. We are also a BBB Accredited Business and EPA and Lead certified and offer free estimates for all remodeling projects Turning a house into a home can be a challenge, especially if a remodel is in order. Commonwealth Home Improvements Inc. has helped hundreds of happy homeowners in Dinwiddie, VA, and beyond with their often unique needs. Since we started operations in 1999, we have earned an exceptional reputation for customer service and craftsmanship. Our showroom illustrates many of the products we build and install, giving our prospective clients the ability to see the quality of our work first hand. Everything we handle comes with a lifetime warranty, and no order is started without a free estimate .

A home must grow to meet the needs of your family, be it a new porch or swapping out a worn out roof. Commonwealth Home Improvements Inc. has helped hundreds of home owners since 1999 with everything from installing new windows to building garages. We are a Class A contractor dedicated to serving Dinwiddie, VA, and surrounding communities. We are a fully licensed and insured company that has a long track record of success in the Dinwiddie, VA area. Thanks to our high-quality service, we are an Owen Corning preferred contractor. We are also a BBB Accredited Business and EPA and Lead certified and offer free estimates for all remodeling projects Turning a house into a home can be a challenge, especially if a remodel is in order. Commonwealth Home Improvements Inc. has helped hundreds of happy homeowners in Dinwiddie, VA, and beyond with their often unique needs. Since we started operations in 1999, we have earned an exceptional reputation for customer service and craftsmanship. Our showroom illustrates many of the products we build and install, giving our prospective clients the ability to see the quality of our work first hand. Everything we handle comes with a lifetime warranty, and no order is started without a free estimate .


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EPC Elmore's Plumbing Co LLC

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EPC Elmore's Plumbing Co LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company provides reliable, on time service with state of the art equipment to address your plumbing needs. Your satisfaction is our highest goal. We appreciate our customers! We also provide 24 Hour Emergency Service - Call us anytime with your plumbing needs.

Our company provides reliable, on time service with state of the art equipment to address your plumbing needs. Your satisfaction is our highest goal. We appreciate our customers! We also provide 24 Hour Emergency Service - Call us anytime with your plumbing needs.


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SS Creative Concepts

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SS Creative Concepts

4.94(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Quality Service at Great Prices SS Creative Concepts is an owner-operated business that takes pride in being able to provide its customers with a high-quality, honest, and fair service at low competitive prices. When you call you will be greeted by one of our friendly employees that answer any remodeling questions that you may have. We operate with pride and integrity while being conscientious and detail oriented. We use top-quality namebrand products, and our technicians work with you to make sure you get exactly what you want. So whether you are looking for cabinet installation, custom trim work, siding or a new deck, choose SS Creative Concepts.

"We live on a hill, with a set of steps to navigate the front yard, that end in a landing at the bottom. They were destroyed in an accident. Steve and his crew at SS Creative were the contractor I selected to repair the work. They did an excellent job matching the new construction to the old construction. Although I didn't expect it, they finished the job on Christmas Eve! I intend to call them for future projects. Excellent craftsmanship!"

Sean N on December 2021

Quality Service at Great Prices SS Creative Concepts is an owner-operated business that takes pride in being able to provide its customers with a high-quality, honest, and fair service at low competitive prices. When you call you will be greeted by one of our friendly employees that answer any remodeling questions that you may have. We operate with pride and integrity while being conscientious and detail oriented. We use top-quality namebrand products, and our technicians work with you to make sure you get exactly what you want. So whether you are looking for cabinet installation, custom trim work, siding or a new deck, choose SS Creative Concepts.

"We live on a hill, with a set of steps to navigate the front yard, that end in a landing at the bottom. They were destroyed in an accident. Steve and his crew at SS Creative were the contractor I selected to repair the work. They did an excellent job matching the new construction to the old construction. Although I didn't expect it, they finished the job on Christmas Eve! I intend to call them for future projects. Excellent craftsmanship!"

Sean N on December 2021


Handy Works

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Handy Works

4.52(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Handy Works is a one man operation dedicated to personal and profesional service. I use subcontractors only where my license will not apply but stay on site at all times. Va. license #2705131581 I am the owner and the only employee therefor can do work at very affordable rates to fit tight budgets.

Handy Works is a one man operation dedicated to personal and profesional service. I use subcontractors only where my license will not apply but stay on site at all times. Va. license #2705131581 I am the owner and the only employee therefor can do work at very affordable rates to fit tight budgets.


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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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.

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.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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