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Avatar for H & A HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

H & A HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

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H & A HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

At H & A HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Was an overall good experience. Howard's expertise, skill and knowledge is unmatched. He was professional and his prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend him for excellent affordable carpentry."

Shauntal E on April 2024

At H & A HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"Was an overall good experience. Howard's expertise, skill and knowledge is unmatched. He was professional and his prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend him for excellent affordable carpentry."

Shauntal E on April 2024


Joseph Giglio Construction

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Joseph Giglio Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 years of experience

Accomplish your construction goals easily with the help of Joseph Giglio Construction. Our licensed experts are always ready to assist you with any renovation or building project. Whether you want a custom home or new drywall installed in your office, our team has the skills to get the job done. Call us today!

"I have used them for 25 years there work is beyond reproach."

Leonard L on April 2017

Accomplish your construction goals easily with the help of Joseph Giglio Construction. Our licensed experts are always ready to assist you with any renovation or building project. Whether you want a custom home or new drywall installed in your office, our team has the skills to get the job done. Call us today!

"I have used them for 25 years there work is beyond reproach."

Leonard L on April 2017


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JR General Contractor, LLC

4.83(
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JR General Contractor, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JR General Contractor LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Yes they did an excellent job"

Louise R on May 2025

JR General Contractor LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Yes they did an excellent job"

Louise R on May 2025


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Better Home Improvements, LLC

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Better Home Improvements, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Better Home Improvements LLC - A+ RATED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. Award winning BEST CONTRACTOR: 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 Home Advisor Network! We are your premier choice for professional home repairs and maintenance projects. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for over 15 years. We take pride in our work, and can handle requests from roofing, siding, gutters, flagstone, masonry to fencing, decking, pergolas, basement/attic finishing, painting, tree care and much more. We work hard to provide the best service possible with integrity and accountability and constantly strive to exceed our customer’s expectations. We would love to help you with your next project! Give us a call today! Rob O'Keeffe & Sons Cell - 203.723.3003

"Working with the owner was easy and the team came in quickly and did nice work."

Jeff C on October 2024

Better Home Improvements LLC - A+ RATED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. Award winning BEST CONTRACTOR: 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 Home Advisor Network! We are your premier choice for professional home repairs and maintenance projects. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for over 15 years. We take pride in our work, and can handle requests from roofing, siding, gutters, flagstone, masonry to fencing, decking, pergolas, basement/attic finishing, painting, tree care and much more. We work hard to provide the best service possible with integrity and accountability and constantly strive to exceed our customer’s expectations. We would love to help you with your next project! Give us a call today! Rob O'Keeffe & Sons Cell - 203.723.3003

"Working with the owner was easy and the team came in quickly and did nice work."

Jeff C on October 2024


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JM Construction

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JM Construction

4.67(
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Customers say: Terrific value
22 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

JM Construction has over twenty years of experience in residential interior and exterior remodeling. They provide high-quality and efficient services to Fairfield County with emphasis on customer service. For your next residential remodeling project, give JM Construction a call today!

"We were very impressed with Joe and his team. They showed up when they said they would, did an amazing job, left a clean work area, and completed the work ahead of time! A great experience. We highly recommend."

Deborah J on November 2025

JM Construction has over twenty years of experience in residential interior and exterior remodeling. They provide high-quality and efficient services to Fairfield County with emphasis on customer service. For your next residential remodeling project, give JM Construction a call today!

"We were very impressed with Joe and his team. They showed up when they said they would, did an amazing job, left a clean work area, and completed the work ahead of time! A great experience. We highly recommend."

Deborah J on November 2025


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Custom Build and Remodeling, LLC

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Custom Build and Remodeling, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We had a fantastic experience remodeling many aspects of our house: basement, attic, as well as electrical and plumbing. They went above and beyond with everything. Very trustworthy; the project was completed within budget and on time. A truly smooth experience. I would strongly recommend this contractor to everyone!"

Rebecca M on July 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We had a fantastic experience remodeling many aspects of our house: basement, attic, as well as electrical and plumbing. They went above and beyond with everything. Very trustworthy; the project was completed within budget and on time. A truly smooth experience. I would strongly recommend this contractor to everyone!"

Rebecca M on July 2025


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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.75(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
121 local quotes requested

Lux Renovations, LLC, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. We've finished over 8000 basements in New England, usually in 2-3 weeks. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 8 years in a row. Something like that does not happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A no-charge consultation and design is available. Give us a call today!

"Lux project manager and staff were great! Great attention to detail."

Brian C on December 2022

Lux Renovations, LLC, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. We've finished over 8000 basements in New England, usually in 2-3 weeks. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 8 years in a row. Something like that does not happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A no-charge consultation and design is available. Give us a call today!

"Lux project manager and staff were great! Great attention to detail."

Brian C on December 2022


Henry Showah Construction, LLC

4.80(
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Henry Showah Construction, LLC

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Henry Showah Construction can skillfully design and remodel all types of projects. We take pride in our attention to detail. Please give us a call to set up an appointment.

"We contracted Henry as our GC to lead a 175K addition/renovation of our home. We added a master suite (w/ walk-in closet), another bedroom, a play/rec-room, and a workshop. We also took down the walls of an existing room to open up the common areas and built a hallway of pocket doors. We found him to be a great communicator. His subs were professional and courteous. Highly recommend him for others and would be happy to hire him again for future projects."

Peter D on January 2021

Henry Showah Construction can skillfully design and remodel all types of projects. We take pride in our attention to detail. Please give us a call to set up an appointment.

"We contracted Henry as our GC to lead a 175K addition/renovation of our home. We added a master suite (w/ walk-in closet), another bedroom, a play/rec-room, and a workshop. We also took down the walls of an existing room to open up the common areas and built a hallway of pocket doors. We found him to be a great communicator. His subs were professional and courteous. Highly recommend him for others and would be happy to hire him again for future projects."

Peter D on January 2021


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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

4.80(
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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
125 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Work completed by Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc., is warranted for lifetime of your home. Satisfaction is guaranteed and we assure prompt reply to all inquiries. Free estimates and financing are available. We've wowed over 30,000 customers since 1987. We have an A plus Better Business Bureau rating. Check us out for unbiased reviews and customer testimonials.

"Overall, working with the company was a good experience."

Marcy W on October 2024

Work completed by Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc., is warranted for lifetime of your home. Satisfaction is guaranteed and we assure prompt reply to all inquiries. Free estimates and financing are available. We've wowed over 30,000 customers since 1987. We have an A plus Better Business Bureau rating. Check us out for unbiased reviews and customer testimonials.

"Overall, working with the company was a good experience."

Marcy W on October 2024


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Cecy Gillen Designs, LLC

4.92(
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Cecy Gillen Designs, LLC

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Interior Designer and General Contractor. A background in architecture, design, and art to help you find your style and discover the art and science of enhancing the interior of your home to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment. Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. Cecy Gillen Designs, LLC, provides a wide range of services, from designing and 3D renderings to the actual construction and remodeling of your space. With over 30 years of experience, Cecy Gillen brings the quality and experience you can trust. The staff will work closely with you to ensure your goals are met. Remember you are our future reference - "If your project looks good, we look good."

"We have worked with Cecy Gillen Designs on three home renovations (our primary bathroom, installing a mudroom, and installing a laundry room with cabinets and shelving) and we cannot recommend Cecy and her team highly enough. She has an excellent eye for design. Every time we present her with an idea, she internalizes our vision and improves upon it with her own great ideas. She responds to our questions and concerns in a timely manner and her team is efficient and friendly. We look forward to working with Cecy Gillen Designs on future home improvements."

Kelly M on November 2025

Interior Designer and General Contractor. A background in architecture, design, and art to help you find your style and discover the art and science of enhancing the interior of your home to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment. Nothing improves the value of your home more than professional updates. Cecy Gillen Designs, LLC, provides a wide range of services, from designing and 3D renderings to the actual construction and remodeling of your space. With over 30 years of experience, Cecy Gillen brings the quality and experience you can trust. The staff will work closely with you to ensure your goals are met. Remember you are our future reference - "If your project looks good, we look good."

"We have worked with Cecy Gillen Designs on three home renovations (our primary bathroom, installing a mudroom, and installing a laundry room with cabinets and shelving) and we cannot recommend Cecy and her team highly enough. She has an excellent eye for design. Every time we present her with an idea, she internalizes our vision and improves upon it with her own great ideas. She responds to our questions and concerns in a timely manner and her team is efficient and friendly. We look forward to working with Cecy Gillen Designs on future home improvements."

Kelly M on November 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Bethel, CT

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 Bethel, CT homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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