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JF Santos Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe is fantastic! Great price, very quick to respond. His staff was prompt professional and courteous. The basement is amazing. Joe and his team turned a damp dirty basement that was never used, to a nice comfy and cozy living space for the family"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
4.9(
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Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bathroom Remodel deferred to start in September 2019. Had more immediate need to address roof leaking around chimney. Problem identified, all flashing / shingles around chimney replaced, and also had bricks cleaned / waterproofed. He and his men were very professional and did a great job. Have had some heavy rains and no leaks. am very satisfied. Have hired them to do my bathroom remodel project."
Addition 30'x40'
Live edge counter top
Counter top for wine bar
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M.Snyder Construction
4.8(
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Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent workers, quality work! They did most of my basement,due to flooding. I was very upset with the flood! When Mike Snyder and his boys, where done I was a very happy Lady!!! They were prompt, & did a wonderful job. I would certainly use them again!!!"
Response time1 day
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JMH Contractor LLC
New to Angi

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

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Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

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One Stop Construction & GC
New to Angi

Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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McClurg Remodeling
4.8(
85
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Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a wonderful job. I can't say enough good things about them. The workers are great and they're always ready to help you out! You'll pay top dollar but it's worth it. They come back out to help you if you need anything repaired or looked at and they really care about pleasing their customers."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Affordable Solutions by Brian
4.8(
325
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Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT!! Brian not only was professional, but started and finished the job faster than I thought it would take and he did it all on his own, without a helper. And it was done perfectly. Anyone who needs a contractor should hire Brian, I know we will again!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Modern Home Contractors Inc
4.8(
80
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Serving Auburn, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Vince to work on a number of things. These included bathroom tare down and remodel, basement laundry room finishing, adding brand new engineered hardwood flooring to two rooms, and paint and refinish a single bedroom. We came to Vince with an idea of what we wanted done and he was able to take that and tell us everything that he could do to make that happen. He was also able to provide additional input to make the job cheaper or give us better ideas than our own. Also, one time, while we were shopping for bathroom materials at Best Tile, Vince actually came down to meet us to help us pick materials that went well together! His input was VERY valuable since we really had no idea what looked good together. His many years of experience remodeling bathroom really means that he has a pretty good eye with what goes well together. The job ended up taking close to a month in the end and the end result was excellent, although, we didn't go with the fanciest tiles or material. I will definitely use him again as long as he keeps his prices fair."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Auburn, 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 Auburn, NY homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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