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Avatar for Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
Sunrise Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an old, massive chimney built years ago with the wrong brick, it was crumbling off my house. Most chimney repair contractors were quoting me upwards of 30, 40, 50k. Justin worked with me to find a solution which would cost me less than half of that and still ensure the longevity and safety of my chimney/house. It took a while to get done, we had to wait for the right weather but the outcome was fantastic and working with Justin was an easy, smooth and enjoyable process."
Pool fence
Pool fence
Pool fence
Decks
Decks

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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JNG Building Services
4.7(
7
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I can?t imagine how everyone here is saying that they listen. This was absolutely to our experience. On any given day we never knew who was going to show up and what work was being done even thought we multiple times said that the bathroom was the priority they kept working on the secondary project which was our basement. They damaged our sink counter top, screwed right through the bathroom wall and into our living room and stained the floor with completely mismatched stain. I would. It recommend for renovation work. They also left behind a large pile of debris we had to dispose of."
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+33

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
N. B. Construction
4.2(
9
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Nick was extremely busy but took time to come introduce himself and look at the job. He replaced some rotting boards on the house and around our woodstove pipe. He did excellent work and came when he said he would be there. I will recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a builder."
repairing rotten plywood
roof completed
smith job
smith remodel
smith remodel

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kennison Construction LLC
4.1(
19
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great customer service! Emilio communicated extra problems and helped us deal with them as well as the ceiling replacement! I have more projects that they will come back and complete in the spring!"
Bathroom remodel
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Blanchard Design Build
5.0(
12
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Warranties offered

"Jason did an excellent job shoring up our basement. He was a professional with an excellent work ethic. His work was exactly as explained, neat and clean. Jason was respectful of our space. He offered suggestions to improve gutters to direct water away from the house And he is dog friendly I would highly recommend Jason Blanchard."
Remodeling - General Project
Custom Benches Raised Panel Drawers
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Perchy Perch

+43

Response time5 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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PROP READY, LLC
4.9(
19
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We have used Prop Ready for several big projects so far and will continue to use them. They have remodeled our basement, remodeled and replaced our front porch, back deck and pool fencing, and they built us a custom outdoor swing using an old ski chair lift that we had. All of these projects came out beautifully and the people of Prop Ready are professional, helpful, trustworthy, and wonderful to work with."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Basements are commonly converted into game rooms. The potential challenges you may run into include controlling moisture, working with low ceilings, limited natural light, and the need for additional electrical or HVAC work. Addressing these issues can add to the total cost, but it ensures a comfortable and functional space.

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

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