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Fresh Start Remodeling and Repair, LLC
4.7(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orleans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James and Dustin did a great job. They were here when they said they would be, good communication, very professional! Never left a mess, and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend Fresh Start Remodeling and Repair."
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Stark Construction LTD. CO.
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orleans, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated construction company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! we strive to

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vista Home Improvement
4.3(
419
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orleans, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vista installed new vinyl siding on our house and I couldn't be happier with the result. Our house looks brand new and I love the color. The communication was excellent! Every step of the project was very organized and I loved how Keith and Brian checked in every few days. The work crew was very repectful of our propery and the quality quality of work is amazing. Overall it was a refreshing, seamless experience. I would highly recommend them."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AME BUILDERS
4.8(
6
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orleans, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

AME BUILDERS proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that mater most to you. We focus heavily on timelines with are start and completion schedule for your job. We understand and respect your time and space. We take a lot of pride in are work and make it a neat and organized job site. When we leave a job site we make sure it’s 100% picked up and a safe environment. Are goal is to satisfy you 100% with are work we do. We always hope of EARNING repeat business. We believe heavily on making the customers 100% satisfied with are work and work performance. Please give us a call today and we would be happy to meet you and go over with everything with you AME BUILDERS \nCell 603-991-4457\nHome 603-838-8250

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orleans, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I would not use this service again. It started off great, Amanda was responsive and she really is talented. I appreciated her ideas and she steered is in a great direction out of the gate without materials and design choices. While I appreciated Amanda's ideas and loved her recommendations, once the remodel started moving forward her responsiveness was NOT at all in line with the time needed to make decisions (7-10 days to answer an email in multiple cases). I ended up having to make choices on my own in tight timelines without her input on how it would fit with the design we were working on. The reason I chose this service was to get help making smart decisions about our home remodel to minimize the time, energy and stress involved in the process. I would say this service was NOT at all appropriate for those needs. Waiting 7-10 days for help with remodel decisions simply does not cut it. I did most of the footwork and choosing on my own due to the lag in response time. While I liked Amanda and feel she was very talented, I get the feeling this company has one designer that is way overloaded with projects and she simply is not keeping up.
If you decide to go ahead with this service despite this information, make sure you schedule weekly calls and come with a list of questions well in advance of when you need answers. 
In addition, exercise caution when purchasing any materials through their discounted relationships. I ordered 2 rugs that were not available for shipment for more than 60 days after my order. Later, I decided that the rugs were not as big a priority as some other unexpected expenses that came up during the project. The rugs had still had not shipped and I had not been charged. Now I do not intend to place blame with HMD for my change of decision and given the amount of paperwork I had to sign when purchasing the rugs, I thought there would be a chance I'd be stuck with the purchase. All of that is none of their fault. The frustrating part of the situation is that it has been several weeks since I asked whether I could cancel the order all the time getting closer to the rug ship date. I got one vague email a week ago saying maybe the order could be cancelled with a restock fee. Restock fee? That doesn't make sense to me. It never left the stock, it hasn't shipped, and I haven't even been charged. Worse, I still don't known whether the order can be cancelled or not. So that process has been confusing and HMD has not been very responsive to my need for an answer. I would advise NOT to purchase anything through them unless you are absolutely sure it is perfect and it is in stock and can ship immediately. Don't plan on being able to change your mind or make returns without a hassle.
In the end I got two one hour calls and a total of about ~15 emails (short answers easily composed in 5-10 min) for $600. NOT a deal in my book. In fairness to Amanda, we also have a great looking house that I will not pretend is not due to some great advice from her at the beginning of the project. I think this company has potential if it can manage response time better especially for big projects, but I cannot recommend at current service level.

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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Doug Hodge Company
5.0(
5
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orleans, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Doug Hodge Siding and Windows and Roofing Company., has been providing energy efficient home improvement services for over 35 years in Vermont's NEK--from Burke to Lyndonville, Saint Johnsbury and Newport, VT to Littleton, NH. \n\nAs a professional roofing contractor, restoration expert and carpenter, Doug has worked on hundreds of homes, replacing windows, installing vinyl siding and providing new roofing, from standing seam roofs to shingle roofs to steel roofs. \n\nCall Doug today for your free window, roofing, siding or mold remediation and fire damage restoration estimate.

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the most expensive rooms to renovate. The high cost is due to several factors, including expensive appliances like ranges, hoods, and refrigerators, as well as costly fixtures. The 'bones' of the room, such as electrical and plumbing, are also expensive to move or replace. Because of the vast amount of prep work, finishing, and specialized labor involved in a relatively small footprint, these projects can cost double or more than a living space remodel. Even when trying to renovate on a budget, kitchens and bathrooms will likely carry a hefty price tag.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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