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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
5.0(
39
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim (owner) was great to work with—professional, responsive, and very kind throughout the entire process. Jeff, the handyman who handled our plumbing, electrical, and general contractor work, was also fantastic. He was knowledgeable, easy to work with, and did excellent work. We’re very happy with the service and will definitely use them again in the future. Pricing was fair and much lower than other quotes. Highly recommend!"
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
5.0(
69
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced dishwasher replaced garbage disposal. Great work great communication and on time and cleaned up afterwards very well. Will recommend and will use again."
Your home!!
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Friedman Home Improvement & Masonry
4.6(
40
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired to replace my existing plaster ceilings with drywall, replace the old blown insulation in the attic with batt insulation, install a new ceiling fan including wiring, and rewire an existing ceiling fan. Juan and his guys are efficient and professional. They always showed up in the estimated time frame. They cleaned up the work area every day before they left and cleaned up at the end of the project. Extremely pleased with the finished work. Jason, the owner, is very responsive to emails, texts, and phone calls. Kitchen ceiling was cracked and falling the day after the estimate and I called Jason and he sent Juan out within an hour or so to brace the ceiling to keep it from falling. This was before I had even signed a contract. He had absolutely no obligation to do that, but I extremely appreciate it. It saved me a mess and damage to deal with. Would absolutely hire them again in the future and highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lanreno LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I’m very excited and exceptionally pleased with the finished work and my total experience with Barry Copeland the Handyman who accomplished and achieved my goal beyond my expectations! If or when I have other projects I will not hesitate to hire Landreno LLC for their tremendous expertise again and again and again! Thank you for this outstanding contact I have now and for all future Handyman projects! "
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KDK Construction
4.7(
3
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"KDK Construction is amazing! They work very hard and completely their work in a timely manner. In a time where it's hard to get construction work done on time these guys do it right!"
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
TimCo Builders
5.0(
12
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1994

Customers say: Quick response

"Tim provided an estimate for the project and it was completed within the estimate, plus additional extra jobs. Excellent work completed by Tim and his team, all whom were very professional and very trustworthy. With Tim you get the bonus of having a friend also. Work area was thoroughly clean after each step. I will definitely call TimCo over and over again."
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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General Contractors
5.0(
1
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Serving Clayton, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have nothing but praise for them and the work they have done for me, no job was too small or too big for them to handle. They are my primary and first go to contractor for any work I need performed They are honest and trustworthy and there quotes are very fair"
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Clayton, OH

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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