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Built Tough
5.0(
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Serving Columbia City, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"There are those rare and pleasant moments when you encounter a service provider and the only word you can come up with is WOW! These guys were great- on time, kind, personable, competent, capable and efficient. I?m new to the Ft. Wayne area and like I?m sure other transplants wonder if I will be lucky enough to find good help when I need it. The answer these guys gave by their actions is a resounding yes. They can rest assured when I am looking for help in the future, they will be the first to get the call from me."
Zack Kitchen
Zack Kitchen
Zack Kitchen
Zack Kitchen
Zack Kitchen

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Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Jose Danilo Arita LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Columbia City, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aritas LLC, cancelled the first scheduled day due to some of his employees taking vacation and did not notify until after I called questioning if they were going to arrive that day. We rescheduled for the following week and they arrived on-time. Overall, the finished work was done as discussed and were thorough for adding caulking around the doors to prevent water from leaking inside the house. Jose also repaired the doors on two cabinets as well. He mentioned that if there are any future leaks inside the house that he would fix it at no additional cost."
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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Nunez General Construction Llc
New to Angi

Serving Columbia City, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With three years of hands-on experience in framing, remodeling, and home additions, We provide reliable and detail-oriented work throughout all Indiana and Ohio. We have experience with residential & commercial framing, renovations, and structural improvements.\n\nI believe in doing things the right way — solid structure, clean finishes, and clear communication. My goal is to deliver quality results that homeowners can trust.

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Serenity Kitchen & Bath Inc
4.9(
103
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Serving Columbia City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Serenity Kitchen & Bath remodel and update our kitchen, as well as do some repairs and a small remodel on a bathroom. We had never had a professional remodel done on a house, and Steve and his crew made the whole thing as stress free as possible. From picking out materials and flooring to the finished product and everything in between, Steve, Chris and the rest of the team at Serenity Kitchen & Bath were amazing. They were on time, respectful, professional, and did amazing work. We are so pleased with the quality of work and the guys themselves we will be using them again in the future for our other bathroom."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Foundation Doctors LLC
4.7(
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Serving Columbia City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently moved to a 95 yr old home. We were told we had a dry basement when in fact we did not. We looked in to basement waterproofing with a couple different companies but the scope of the work and the cost didn’t feel like the right solution. We had Don come out and he was very knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. He recommended some things that the other companies did not. He actually talked us out of mor expensive fixes. He said he believes in starting with the least intrusive, least expensive options first. His solutions worked for us. We would 10/10 recommend Don and his crew at Foundation Doctors LLC."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Columbia City, IN

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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