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Phoenix Group LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed a kitchen wall built and an island with a granite countertop installed. Phoenix group did meticulous work, and I was very pleased with the results. I would definitely use them again!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Weigant Home Improvement
4.2(
5
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would highly recommend this company we needed our living room completely gutted and re-insulated due to the weather during the winter they came in and removed our whole living room installed new wiring and recessed lights and insulation in a timely manner and very professional. We will be having more work completed by this company again thank you so much"
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Red Box Design Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very happy with the job Red Box did. I highly recommend them. Dean and Mariah were excellent to work with, and the quality of their work was top notch. The work was completed quickly, and despite the amount of demolition that had to be done, our house never seemed like a construction site (very clean work). And they were always clear about what they were doing. We will definitely be going back to Red Box for our future projects."
Small master bath
KC guest bath
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Island

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Acculevel Inc
4.7(
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What made their service so good was their professionalism; they didn't stop working until the job was done. No matter what little problems came up, they kept going. They are excellent, professional, and very pleasant."
(Before image) Large crack and wall separation in basement
(Before Image) Bowed and cracked foundation wall
Installation of carbon fiber straps and epoxy to lock the foundation wall back into the proper position.
New basement drainage channels installed along the basement foundation walls
Installation of new egress window

+35

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MidAmerica Basement Systems
4.5(
140
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Salesman that we were to replace dry wall. Later learned we were to have it removed. Attempts to reach supervisors and owners resulted in zero until time to do installation. Gave $1300+ down. Note: this went to the salesman, not to MABS. Then salesman stated $12,000 more if MABS removed the dry wall. Paid salesman and his friend to remove it but didn't do all of it! Sent certified letters to Cedar Rapids address after we got no verbal responses to phone calls. Later learned they receive no mail there, only in Davenport. Were to have GFI outlet placed at far end of basement. 3 electricians said not possible. Also discharge was to be underground to rear of yard which we thought meant to back! House sits on clay. Was to discharge under ground out 10 feet from house. Canceled installation and have found that other basement waterproofing companies do not require 2.5 feet of dry wall removed: only baseboard. Cost was same as MABS. Now we must pay to have drywall installed after the waterproofing is completed."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Iossi Construction Inc
4.5(
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small family owned business Built from word of mouth.We have 18 employees and are growing yearly. We sub-contract all electric and plumbing.Invoices are sent out after job completion and customer satisfaction, due within 30 days.

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+3

Recommended by87%of homeowners
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION & Improvement Co.
4.9(
7
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Serving Clinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Our business is locally owned and operated and does not employ a sales staff. One of the business owners will meet with you to discuss your project and provide you with an estimate to complete the work.\n\nWe are proud to say that we offer our proposals to homeowners with no gimmicks, no pressure, and no commissioned sales staff that needs to be compensated for "closing the sale". Our standardized pricing insures that you won't pay more than necessary for a project to be completed. \n\nWe have a long list of happy customers with projects ranging from installing a new door to building room additions and everything in between. If you'd like to drive by a past customer's home to see a certain color or style of material, we'll be glad to give you a list to view.\n\nOur philosophy is that we treat you the way we'd like to be treated and your home is repaired the way we'd want our own to be done.\n\nFree estimates are provided for all types of projects - most before we leave your home.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Clinton, IA

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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