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1 Call Shain Hall
5.0(
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Serving Abbeville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Interior & exterior painting, wallpaper stripping, kitchen cabinet painting, drywall repairs, plaster repairs, cabinet making & finishing, all carpentry repairs, painting of aluminum siding, pressure washing, staining & sealing, carpet removal & installation, ceramic floor tile, laminate and vinyl flooring, refinish hardwood flooring, entry doors.

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Shawn Carter Design Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Abbeville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Carter did an outstanding job providing the architectural design and photos for our National History Registry application. Because of his thorough work and attention to detail, our application was approved without any issues. We will not hesitate to use this company again."
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Westmoreland Construction
5.0(
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Serving Abbeville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a small construction company with over 40 years of experience in general construction. The team is lead by Rufus Westmoreland and daughter April Rogge. We have two methods for billing, small jobs will be billed upon completions and larger jobs will be billed on each Friday until job is completed. All of our large electrical and plumbing will be subbed out to a licensed electrician or plumber. We accept cash, check or credit card.

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Scott Moody Carpentry LLC
4.7(
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Serving Abbeville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a small company trying to get established. We believe in quality work. You are only as good as your last job. I believe you will find us more than reasonable with our rates. We provide free estimates

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Ganger Property Management and Contracting
3.8(
4
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Serving Abbeville, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

As a licensed contractor, Jeffery Ganger, President of Ganger Property Management, has been serving the repair and remodeling needs of his property management clients for over five years. He’s ready to bring the same professionalism that saves his clients money to your home renovation project. \nThe benefits of working with our company include:\n• Safety trained and safety conscious\n• Licensed, Insured and Bonded\n• One-stop shop with single invoicing

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Abbeville, MS

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

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