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Shawn Carter Design Service, LLC
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Serving Crenshaw, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Shawn Carter Design Services \nprovides 26 plus years of residential and commercial design,master planning and\nconstruction documentation experience\nfor new construction,renovations and building additions.\nWe provide a high end residential design service that meets\nyour design needs and and lifestyle requirements.\nWe design

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Scott Moody Carpentry LLC
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Serving Crenshaw, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a small company trying to get established. We believe in quality work. You are only as good as your last job. I believe you will find us more than reasonable with our rates. We provide free estimates

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Easy Living Construction
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Serving Crenshaw, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Easy Living Construction Company LLC (ELC) is a locally owned and operated company in the midsouth servicing TN, MS, & AR for over 17 years. We specialize in residential remodeling and commercial renovations. The owner, Gary Denley, is a third generation General Contractor whose sole purpose to bring his customers' dreams to reality. We back ground check our employees and subcontractors for misdemeanors and felonies through Lexis Nexis to ensure our customers that they will receive individuals in whom they can trust. Our goal is to build/renovate your home so that it looks like it was always a part of the home and not an "After Thought". We understand that you are about to make an investment into your home so we want to help you maximize the dollars being spent in order to receive the best value for the dollars being spent. This takes careful understanding of the customer's needs, wants and desires for their project. At ELC our goal is to build YOUR project the way YOU want it and not to some designer's wild ideas.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Crenshaw, MS

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.

The Crenshaw, MS homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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