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Trinh's Brothers
5.0(
42
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Trinh's Brothers are very good in what they are doing. Their professionalism, work ethic and skill are unbelievable. They are hard working people. They start and finish the job timely. They dont leave you hanging and doing other projects. They start and they finish. I truly appreciated. thank you"
Kitchen floor
New cement step
Hard wood floor
Remodel kitchen
Bathroom

+523

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Vsm Remodeling Pa
5.0(
23
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"VSM Remodeling did a complete renovation on our full bathroom. It looks amazing, and we are super happy with the results. Vasyl was communicative and always ready to answer our questions as they came out throughout the project. VSM was efficient and timely. VSM is always ready to go the extra mile to get the job done right!"
Bathroom remodeling
Small shower remodeling
Amazing huge shower
Shower transformation
Shower with badge

+358

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Suburban Home Services
4.9(
31
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Mitchell and Bob and they were very professional. They gave us a written estimate, and stayed within the estimate. If we asked them to do something extra they would do it a d let us know how much it would cost before doing it."
framing stage
fire place tv area
main room / stone bar
new larger windows
new vanity

+39

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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RHOUSE
5.0(
8
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Couldn’t recommend highly enough! Rick and his team did an excellent job completing several projects in our home including building a gym in the previously unfinished section of our basement, transforming a den into a bar room for entertaining, and coming up with a creative and perfect solution to put an office in our basement. Rick is a great, trustworthy guy and does beautiful work! "
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AllProOne Construction LLC
4.9(
31
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, All Pro One did a wonderful job. We are grateful. They are good communicators and will listen to all of your needs and explain thoroughly how they can help you with your projects. They will not leave a job until it’s done right at 100%. It’s been about 10 years since we had our first job done and it still looks beautiful. That’s the sign of a good contractor. Additionally, they are experienced in design, electric, plumbing, carpentry, etc., and will help you with all of your reconstruction needs. "
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Chris the Contractor, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I didn’t realize at first that Chris was the contractor from HGTV, but once I connected the dots, it all made sense—his work is absolutely top-notch! Now that I’ve seen what he’s capable of both on television and in person, I can say without a doubt that Chris and his team’s craftsmanship is exceptional. Highly recommended five stars hands down!"
Response time3 days
Response rate88%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Joseph Peller Contractor, Inc.
4.9(
16
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Serving Elkins Park, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"his is my third project working with Joe, and once again he delivered outstanding results. Joe is old-school in the best way—he does the job right, doesn’t cut corners, and his finish work is truly best-in-class. He’s efficient, the quality of his work is excellent, and he’s fair and reasonable when it comes to changes or upgrades, no gouging. I strongly recommend Joe for any project around the house."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Elkins Park, 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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