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J W Construction, LLC
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Serving Chancellor, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"Very helpful and professional people that know how to do their job and are good at it. They remodeled my basement and did a very good job in a reasonable amount of time."
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Response time10 hrs
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HomePro Services
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Serving Chancellor, SD and surrounding areas

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"Omar Gonzalez came and dug pylon footings, installed pylons level, and then built the front porch and adjoining stair steps. I have also been witness to other work he has performed, including but not limited to; marble and granite countertops., Porcelain tile on walls and floors, drywall repair and installation,Vanity cabinets and countertops, Framing, light plumbing and electrical repair."
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KNOBLOCH CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Chancellor, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"He gave us a bid to put in a door. He was then going to come back to our home to give us the information on the bid and to look into our walls to see if we needed any electrical work done as well. He said he wanted to do all this before he came and started the remodel. I scheduled 4 different appointments with him and every appointment he did not show up and did not bother to call. He seems like a nice guy but he is very unorganized and inconsiderate of other people's time. We decided not to go with him because of this."
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B & J Hochstatter Construction
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Serving Chancellor, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"Byron was very creative with the new design of the deck. Previously our deck had on long set of stairs leading to the back yard. Byron cam up with a landing that also twisted the steps to exit onto our patio below. It was a very nice touch! <br /> Byron's bid was very reasonable and the final payment matched the estimate.  There were no surprises. <br /> The quality of the work was outstanding. <br /> The start and finish timelines were as promised except for a day of rain. <br /> <br /> I highly recommend Byron for any remodel job. <br /> Please feel free to contact me directly. <br /> <br /> Doug"
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Hometown Remodeling
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Serving Chancellor, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"I called Hometown Remodelling about repairing two walls in a room where wallpaper removal had damaged the drywall. Spoke with John Heansel. He came over and provided my wife an estimate for scraping the drywall, applying two skim coats and putting an orange-peel texture on the walls. He was very prompt and courteous. <br /> He estimated the start date to be 3-4 weeks out. After 3 weeks, I called and he said that it would be another 3 weeks or so. After 6 weeks, I called and he said he would begin work on Tuesday and would call on Monday to confirm. He did not call on Monday, so I called to let him know that we needed notification to arrange time off from work to let his crew in. He said that they would start at 8:00 am on Wednesday. <br /> John & his crew did arrive on Wednesday. They wore foot coverings or took off their boots in the house. I asked about how long the job would take and John said that they would be done in one day. At the end of the day, John said that the mud was not drying as fast as expected so they would need to finish on Thursday.  There was a bit of mud and dust through the house when they left, but for the most part they cleaned up well. <br />  John & his crew arrived on Thursday morning. Unlike the day before, they paid little attention to keeping the house clean. They mixed mud in the front yard and carried it into the house while wearing boots. About mid-morning I mentioned to John that I was getting concerned about the mess, especially on the rugs and carpet which we had just had professionally cleaned. He said that they would do a good clean up. <br /> When the work was done they cleaned up and left. John told me that his assistant wasbringing some carpet cleaner and that his crew would clean up, and then he left. His crew finished cleaning and then they left. I had showed John some specific areas of dust and mud to be cleaned, but those areas were not done. <br /> I understand that remodeling work can be messy and time-consuming, and that smaller residential jobs may not be their favorites, but I expect professional work from professionals that I hire. While John and his crew worked hard and were courteous, I think that they could have done better. Specifically: <br /> better communication  <br />   -  I needed to know when the job would start and how long it would take, but had to call and leave <br /> messages to ask for this information. <br /> better work  <br />  - we had agreed that the texturing would be orange-peel. Since the other walls in the room (not needing repair) had a light <br /> orange-peel texture, I assumed that the repaired wall would be the same. Instead, a heavy texture was applied that  <br />  overlapped the lighter texture by about a foot.  [why not make the transition at a wall edge?] <br /> - the electrical outlets were not completely taped off; I had to chip away the texturing to remount the wall plates. <br /> better cleanup <br />  - some overspray and mud marks had to be cleaned up after they left, even though I had pointed them out. <br /> - some chunks of drywall mud left in the yard. <br /> - they dumped their mud pail in the park across the street. [which was cleaned up after I called to complain] <br /> Summary: <br /> I think that Mr. Heansel seems to be a nice guy that wants to do well for his customers. Had he shown better communication and more attention to detail, I would have given him a much better rating. <br />"
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Chancellor, 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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