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Macc Construction
5.0(
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Serving El Dorado Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Customers say: True professional

"Amazing contractor and crew. Always responsive to our calls and questions. Handled a large multiple room remodel on time and within budget. Has a great reliable crew. Their work was thorough and top notch. Willing to listen to our ideas all the while offering helpful advice on what might look better and ideas on saving us money. A great experience overall."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Waters Construction Co.
5.0(
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Serving El Dorado Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Michael and his team were incredibly professional. They remodeled two of our bathrooms, including doubling the square footage in our master suite. Michael stood behind his work and insured. We were fully satisfied with the product. Throughout every stage of the process, he kept a clean and tidy, worksite, and was respectful of our families time and space. We’ve referred Michael to many of our friends because of the great work and professionalism he exuded on the job. We plan on using Michael and his team for our kitchen makeover later this year."
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+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Cascade Builders, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving El Dorado Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
5.0(
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Serving El Dorado Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything that was being done during the project. Very kind and respectful team. Great work. Thanks to Foreman Erick Baez chia Juan Ortega, Bricio Contreras, Aamuel Ayala, Alonso Castaneda and Juan Valenzuela Diaz."
Basement
Basement
Basement
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Concrete

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55 neighbors recently requested a quote
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
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Serving El Dorado Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Home Quality Remodeling
4.5(
51
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Serving El Dorado Hills, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"My wife and I couldn't be happier with our choice of HQR for our remodeling project. (We are currently towards the end of the planning process and have just pulled permits.) Our project manager, Eddie Stolik, has been simply outstanding. Truly, it has taken us 4 years of talking to various contractors, architects, and designers before we found the confidence to move ahead after meeting with Eddie. He is a wellspring of ideas and solutions as well as super-responsive in the many communications that go into planning a project such as ours. Eddie has also brought with him and managed so adeptly a great team of talented individuals."
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pendant lights
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in El Dorado Hills, CA

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 El Dorado Hills, CA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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