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Bowen Ridge Construction
5.0(
7
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Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! Bowen Ridge Construction has a great team! They know how to get the job done! They get right to the task and do an amazing job. We were amazed as to how much they were able to accomplish in the time frame that they had! Quality work. Highly recommend! Can’t wait for them to be back for our next renovations!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+106

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Red Lion Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blanchard Design Build
5.0(
10
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Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason was great to work with. We got in contact him from Home Advisor after getting an initial quote from a local contractor for 45,000 more than what Jason was able to do the work for! We were so pleased with his services - he was great at communicating, up front, helped us come up with ideas, and just generally was great to work with."
Cabinets
Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Addison Building And Remodeling
5.0(
7
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Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"It was an amazing expierence to watch the house being built and take form. From framing to detailed shelving, it came together nicely. Jim worked with my unique tastes, gave feedback, and made suggestions. Nothing I wanted was simple or cookie cutter. The wood we used was from my own land, so there were natural defects and charactor wood to work with. Jim's always smiling, or at least keeping his sence of humor, even through feet of snow falling on the house before the roof was on, high winds when the plywood sheathing had to go on up in the peak, and record humidity when putting in the wood floors. The house is unique, good looking, well made and solid. Jim's come back to tend to detail as requested."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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B&T Builders, LLC
4.3(
12
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Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"All I did was show him a picture out of a magazine and he took it from there. All I gotta say is WOW I couldn?t be more excited about the out come of this project."
My Work
My Work
Response time20 mins
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Red Lion Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving East-Middlebury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Greg was absolutely a dream to work with. He made the project happen quickly, was very communicative the entire process, and the quality of work was extremely high. That’s all you can really ask for within a home project and yet really hard to usually find."
Kitchen
Countertops
Drink Rail
Lake Dunmore
Lake Dunmore

+14

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in East-Middlebury, VT

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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