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Avatar for Kingston Flooring
Kingston Flooring
4.7(
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They remodeled my kitchen, installed flooring in all rooms in the house. They installed new windows through the whole house. They worked on my deck and also my garage. I can’t say enough good things very professional and timely."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ZVL Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had an excellent experience working with ZVL on my basement remodel. Ivan and his team were outstanding from start to finish. Communication was always clear and timely, and the entire project stayed within the budget outlined in the original proposal, which is rare and greatly appreciated. Ivan did a great job walking me through each phase of the project, offering thoughtful options and practical suggestions along the way. He truly listened to what I wanted and helped refine the ideas into something even better than I originally envisioned. In the end, he and his team brought the concept to life exactly as promised. I would absolutely recommend ZVL to anyone looking for a reliable, professional contractor who takes pride in their work and delivers on what they say they will do."
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Borrell Construction Service, LLC
2.7(
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were always on time. They came every day and put in a good day's work. They were customer friendly and very accommodating. Every time time I called, they were there."
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+95

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Finnegan Drywall & Home Improvements
5.0(
3
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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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PPHI
4.7(
117
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CBD Contracting
5.0(
23
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jouseff did a wonderful job He is very efficient, explains everything to be done clearly. I m very pleased with him, and would definitely hire him again, and will recommend him to my friends."
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+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gennaro`s Property Management LLC
4.1(
18
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Serving Carbondale, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Gennaro is a very nice person. I had to do a home remodel from top to bottom. He and his team are very good. I really had a tight budget where it was not possible for me spend any more other than what we decided. But Gennaro really worked very hard for me 
to achieve what i needed. It took more time than decided but he and his team really turned my home into a miracle.
God bless him and his team members.
Thank you so very much.
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+17

Recommended by80%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.

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