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Environmental Air Solutions, Inc.
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Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer a wide range of dependable services, such as air testing and mold control. With experienced and professional air quality consultants, you can count on us to make the air you breathe healthier and safer.

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P&H Construction
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Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"P&H Construction is outstanding, exceptional. Sam is a consummate professional and the P&H work product is top notch. It is nearly impossible to fully express in words in a review how much this company did for my little family to resolve a very complicated, very difficult situation, sewer line, water line, tough terrain, ledge...We needed help, looked virtually everywhere in and outside of Conecticut, and Sam and P&H were the only true solution, start to finish. From ground break to final backfill, Sam was there, great communication all along. P and H worked with the Town the whole way, from Permit to Certicate of Completion. The words "honesty" and "integrity" get tossed around a lot, but if your'e looking for a company, people, who epitomize and embody those words, make Sam and P & H your next call. Thank you P & H and Sam for all you did for us, forever grateful. "
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Gadsden Hardware
New to Angi

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Gadsden Hardware is named after the American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden who designed a historical American flag in 1775 used by the Continental Marines when the American Colonies fought the biggest, most powerful military on the planet. Gadsden Hardware was started to help the little guys compete with the big boys-who get wholesale pricing-while everyone else gets gouged paying retail. DON'T PAY RETAIL!\n\n \n\nOur goal here at Gadsden Hardware is to help ALL Americans get as close as possible to that same wholesale pricing the big boys get. Gadsden Hardware has a simple business model: \n\nTiny Margins = Tons of Customers \n\n\n \n\nThe Gadsden Hardware Mission is simple:\n\n*Providing the best products, warranty and service at the lowest price.\n\n*Building long term relationships by doing the right thing for our customers and being a part of their solution.\n\n*Putting our customers interests first and helping them however we can.\n\n*Providing value to each and every customer day in and day out.\n\n*Living by the Golden Rule by treating every customer exactly how we'd want to be treated.\n\n\n \n\nWe take great pride in our company and in the products we sell. But what we really hang our hat on is our absolute commitment to customer service...that is our unconditional promise to you!\n\n\n \n\nOur online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog so take a look and remember: When you combine our pricing and service with an industry best guarantee, you've found yourself a home for all your hardware needs. \n\n \n\nThank you for your time and consideration.\n\n \n\nThe Gadsden Hardware Team

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Nebel Homes Inc
New to Angi

Serving Brookings, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Nebel Homes Inc., we are a general contractor company specializing in residential and commercial construction. We serve the SD area and beyond, on projects ranging from new construction to both small and large remodeling and renovation jobs. Some of our other specialties include: Architectural Services, Site Evaluation, Blueprints, Home Building, Home Additions, Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling, Deck Building, Roofing Installation and Repairs, and Siding Installations.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Brookings, SD

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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