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Avatar for V & S Home Improvement, LLC
V & S Home Improvement, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend V&S for any job you have around your home. They did an outstanding job with our kitchen remodel. They walked us through all of the steps and options for the job. Stefan understood our style and helped us design everything. They worked efficiently and the job was done quickly with high quality to detail. We will be calling them for any future projects we have. In addition to being talented and hardworking they are over all nice people to work with."
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Deck Rebuild
Deck Rebuild
Repaint Stucco and Trim

+25

Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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JOHN SALA CONSTRUCTION
4.0(
8
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I can’t say enough good things about John Sala Construction. This is not the first time they have done work for me and I have always been happy. Quality of work is incredible, communication is great and they are so easy to work with. My husband and I built an apartment onto our house with a basement underneath it. Everything proceeded in a timely manor and John always took time to answer my questions. I HIGHLY recommend them."
Remodeling - General Project
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Crosscut Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It could not have gone any better. I wish we would have met Steve 20 years ago. He is knowledgeable, professional and his work shows his years of experience."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JAM
0.5(
1
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Remodeling Concepts
4.5(
102
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, beyond pleased I chose Remodeling Concepts for my project. I couldn't be happier with the end result. They were knowledgeable, efficient, and their quality of work speaks for itself. Highly recommend"
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+72

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Stoney Brook R&D LLC
4.7(
17
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went really well. The builder communicated clearly at each step of the way and was open to substitutions. We opted for a different brand of decking besides what they usually use and our requests were nicely accommodated. The workers came when they said they would and completed the project on-time and left our property as they found it. The porch and deck look awesome! I would highly recommend this builder for decking projects. We are very satisfied."
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+59

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Hudson Highlands Property Maintenance
5.0(
10
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan was extremely helpful and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs any work done around the house. He’s honest and the price was fair. Would definitely hire again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Modern Remodeling & Design
5.0(
12
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Serving Amenia, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob and the Modern Remodeling team did a great job in the renovation of a townhouse I had recently purchased that was in disrepair. They gutted the kitchen and bathrooms, laid new flooring in every room (bathrooms (tile), kitchen (tile), living areas (hardwood), and bedrooms (carpet)), installed all new cabinets, lighting, and appliances in the kitchen. They were responsive and easy to work with, and I would use them again for future projects!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Amenia, NY

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.

The Amenia, NY homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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