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Kingston Flooring
4.7(
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They remodeled my kitchen, installed flooring in all rooms in the house. They installed new windows through the whole house. They worked on my deck and also my garage. I can’t say enough good things very professional and timely."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
Michael Krause General Contractor
4.5(
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike Krause and his son Dan removed my old 20 foot wooden deck and replaced it with a beautiful 30 foot trex deck with lights and steps. They did an excellent job and finished in a short time. This is was the fourth time. I hired Mike Krause."
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Custom Knotty Pine Basement/Bathroom
 Wolfe's Knotty Pine Installation

+110

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Adam Joseph Construction
5.0(
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services, that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each, and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Bond Home Remodeling
4.7(
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"We honestly couldn't be happier with the work Mark and crew completed. He delivered on our vision and more. Mark was not only super personable, but was with us every step of the way, assisting us with any and all decisions we needed to make. He was at our home 5 days a week from morning until mid afternoon (late afternoon some days) completing the work himself with the help of one additional person and an electrician. The work was done fast, but with done with true workmanship quality. He was on top of everything and when there was an issue that would arise with an order he made sure it was handled quickly. This process could've easily been stressful but I rarely had any feel of negative stress during this process. Thank you Mark for everything. You not only remodeled our kitchen, but you helped make a house our home."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Comfort Basement
4.4(
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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Overall, Jesse and his team were wonderful to work with.  They were all very respectful and nice.  The team tried to leave as much as the wiring and the floor as possible, as not to demo everything.  In the demolition process, however, some of the screws for the light fixtures went missing (not a terrible thing, but a small hassle).  The whole process took about a week, and the drain and the walls were fixed.  Our house doesn't smell moldy anymore which is a great plus!  Two small things which bothered me slightly after the fact, was that the foreman, Bryan, said he would return a window insert for our basement window, which he hasn't done yet (it keeps air from entering the basement).  Also, instead of unscrewing some piping around the dryer vent, it seems that they have just ripped it out (but that was an easy fix on our end...we just got a new aluminum pipe for the dryer).

The team put plastic sheeting down to protect the furniture on the first floor where they had to come in and out of to get to the basement (we don't have basement access).  They also did a cursory cleaning before they left each day, which I appreciated.  It wasn't a deep clean, but that wasn't expected either. 

Jesse offered, kindly, to help us find some contractors who could help replace the drywall/studs and retile our floor; however, his contacts were all busy and weren't able to help us.  We ended up contacting some contractors through Angie's list to help us return our basement to its finished self. 

It has been about a week and half after the work was completed, and the system seems to be working (and we have had some crazy rain storms).  Although there is a puddle of water that collects around the lid of the sump pump, which worries me slightly.  I have called Jesse to ask him if that's normal, but otherwise the work was well done!


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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Yaz Ray'z Kitchen Cabinets & More
5.0(
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Project went very well. Deck stairs were warped for years and did not have supports. Yazrayz used a jack to raise stairs and added posts to straighten. They also straightened the rails after 13 years of use. Job took 1.5 days. YasRayz also framed my attic access very nicely and cleaned up areas afterwards. They know their craft well. Would highly recommend."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Effort, PA

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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