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Finnegan Drywall & Home Improvements
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

My name is Jerry Finnegan, I have over 25 years experience in home improvements and Drywall. I am licenced and insured. I can do anything you need done for example, flooring any kind, carpeting, building, framing, decking, roofing, painting, you name it I can do it. I run my business with integrity, and hard work. I love what I do and I'm great at what I do. Always Free Estimates! Give me a call and let me show you what I can do for you.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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CBD Contracting
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. Professional great job, He explains options to me concerning remodeling . He finished the work quickly and it was beautiful. Stands by his work. I am very happy."
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gennaro`s Property Management LLC
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I had a home in Pocono Farms that needed plumbing work done for it.  The tenant could not use either bathroom to shower.  I called several places but he was the only one that responded back in a timely manner.  He even went that morning for me and completed the work the next day.  Very easy to speak with - would highly recommend.
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+17

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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One Stop Roofing Pros LLC
4.3(
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast work, Amazing job.  I could not be happier with the work they have done.  My fireplace is so beautiful and exactly what I was looking for to complete our living room.  I am completely satisfied and would use Meehan Renovations again and again."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Carbondale, PA

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 Carbondale, PA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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