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Barker & Sons
5.0(
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Serving Cynthiana, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional, punctual, on time & very well priced. Unlike other contractors nowadays, they gave me a time and date that they would be there & they were there on time. Performed their work flawlessly. Very professional, very clean with exceptional work. They're actually coming back next month to remodel and paint my basement."
Haren Basement
Heflin Roof
Roofing Project
Currans Interior Painting
Heflin Roof

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LINE X OF KENTUCKY LLC
3.7(
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Serving Cynthiana, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 21 years in the business, we are a family owned and operated business. Customer service is always our top priority, which is why our staff comprises only passionate, knowledgeable technicians. Pairing this with our top of the line products make us your premier choice for all coating jobs. Whether you are looking for decorative concrete coatings, waterproofing solutions, or texturizing any surface, we got you covered. Our premium world-renowned Line-x chemical or our state of the art Aspart-x application can be used to get your desired finish for any project . At our shop, everyone is family. Stop by or give us a call today!

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Magnus Home Builders LLC
3.3(
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Serving Cynthiana, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BUYER BEWARE! You will have to PM your own project. Ask for a change order for everything you request. If I could go back in time I would have paid more for the piece of mind. A 6 month remodel took exactly 1 year to complete. Punchlist items took 7 months to complete. Magno broke his own contract by not getting a building permit for the remodel. He filed the plans but never paid the $ to get them until I demanded the permit. I received one at the end of the punchlist so 1 year later. I had to spend time calling City of Lex. He has $ issues with vendors. We witnessed 2 vendors pulling out during our remodel for non payment. If I could go back in time I would not have tried to choose a minority run business and just stuck with the best price and reviews. He had no reviews when I started looking for a contractor. His attention to detail is non existence. See pics for reference. The pic of the smoke detector. His was too lazy to remove the one w/electrical so he just placed the other one beside it. He admits he has no attention to detail. I have had the grout lines fixed in bathroom pics from another contractor. Pay more with someone else. It will be worth it."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Cynthiana, KY

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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