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Basic Basement Co
4.9(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely amazing experience. SO EFFICIENT, always on time, GREAT value, unbelievable communication, and tremendous transparency. The contractors were so GREAT at what they do, and were clean and always on time. No hidden costs or expense (which you deal with with MOST contractors). This is not the best contracting company I have worked with, this is the BEST COMPANY I have ever worked with."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TQ Contracting LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom and his crew did a beautiful job. Everything was done professionally and showed great attention to detail. I highly recommend TQ Contracting. The bathroom came out better than I envisioned."
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santo has now completed the replacement of all doors in our home. Which looks so beautiful and makes our home more up to date and provides such a clean look. Santo installed a new hard wood floor in our entire main floor level. He went to the flooring store to help us pick out the flooring and he was able to advise the flooring rep of exactly what flooring and materials were needed to complete the job. He built valances for our kitchen windows, patio door, and hung the new blinds for us which look fabulous. In addition to providing more storage space for us, he built a coat rack and shelf for my husband's hats in our basement. Saved us space and it looks great as well as being very functional. He built a covering made of wood and placed it around the base of our fireplace to hide speaker wires and it is simply beautiful. Santo is excellent in all that he does and is an expert woodsmen. He is very flexible and will work with your schedule. I HIGHLY recommend him for whatever your home repair needs are. Our friends and family are always complimenting the transformation he made to our home."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.7(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was great from sales, to installation, to post installation support. Very responsive, very professional. It's hard to find in this 'space'--there are a lot of shady people in basement water damage/repair, and this place exceeded expectations. We've had our repair in place for 4+ years, with only 1 small issue on a wall seam crack, and that was fixed within 24 hours of reporting the issue. Stand up place! Thank you for such great service and support."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tito & Son Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an unbelievable job on my backyard shed . It was falling apart now it looks brand! Very reliable hard working and polite. Would definitely refer them ! "
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Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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AVSTEP LLC
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team at Avstep were amazing. So friendly and helpful. They replaced our garage roof and helped us with joist work. They were right on time, were super efficient, and organized and cleaned as they were working. It was so nice to talk with them and were very upfront and honest. The whole job was explained in professional detail and gave us a quote for the job that we felt was very fair. The work started the next day and was completed in a day and a half. They are worth more than a simple 5 star. We will now be using them for the added work we are planning. You won’t be disappointed."
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+27

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Innozign Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional Work and Professionalism Justin from Innozign Contracting did an outstanding job building a bathroom in my mother’s home. He is professional, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality work. From the start, he listened carefully, created a solid schedule, and stuck to it while ensuring everything was done to perfection. His kindness, patience, and adaptability shined through as he worked with my mom to complete the job, making the process smooth and stress-free. The finished bathroom looks fantastic, and I highly recommend Innozign Contracting to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable contractor! "
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Garden State Interior Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Garden State Interior Solutions, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Dayton, NJ

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 Dayton, NJ homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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