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Troy-Bilt Construction
5.0(
147
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Troy did an amazing job, we hired him to do some basement remodeling. All work went smooth in every aspect. He showed great detail to his work. I would absolutely recommend Troy to anyone looking for a contractor."
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
383
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew that did job waz good. Rob, Robert. The costumer service is ****. Weeks without a call back. Left multiple messages, mins after they called me. Never a call back. The procedure was not what they told me. Now I have water in basement, which I never had before. Got hung up on when I finally got to talk to a person, after service."
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81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Select 1 Remodel
4.8(
22
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The experience was heaven sent, Mr. Ray was extremely punctual and welcoming. I look forward to the many projects I have coming up with Select 1 Remodel. Thanks again for all of the help!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Seal-Tite Basement Waterproofing Co
4.4(
37
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For the most part all went well. The original plan was to install all wall anchors, but they ran into rock around the majority of the foundation. Were very straight forward with notifying me about the problem, was presented with my options and felt as if I was not getting any kind of run-around or bull. The cost was adjusted downward (as the carbon fiber strips are less expensive to install), even though they had dug the holes for most of the anchors. Installation of the strip and the anchors seem to be very well done. <br /> After several rains, the holes for the anchors had sunk down quite a bit. I called the company and they sent someone out to top off the holes. Could have used a bit of grass seed as well, but I'll not knit pick that too much. <br /> The issue I did have was that when they installed the carbon fiber strips, they was an incredible amount of dust from grinding the slots in the walls. I have a large amount of "stuff" in my basement, including a tv, other electronics, excersize equipment, pots, plates, bookshelves, etc... all of which was covered with a healthy coating of dust. When I called to let them know, they told me they were not responsible for cleanup. This would be OK with me had they prevented a good potion of the dust from getting all over everything, but for what I paid for the work, I did not expect to spend days cleaning everything up. I wouldn't mind if we were talking about vaccuming a floor or something, but there was dust in every nook and cranny of an entire basement full of stuff. <br /> All in all, the work was done well and the price was fairly good compared to others I had received. If a bit more care would have been paid attention to the cleanup, or protection of my items, it would have been a very good experience. <br />"
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
4.6(
91
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
J6 Design
4.8(
13
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon is one of the most dependable contractors I have used since coming to Charlottesville 5 years ago. He removed an old deck off the back of my house and added on a new pressure treated deck. I always knew when he would be there and he was meticulous about his work. Because of how well that went, he was the only one I called when I needed a bathroom remodeled. He did the tile floor and installed a new vanity, light fixtures, etc. He definitely gets my recommendation!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Doug Seal & Sons, Gen Contractors
5.0(
4
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Serving Elkton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have worked with Doug and his sons on a number of projects over many years. Each of these craftsmen are skilled and knowledgeable about all aspects of building and home repair. They take pride in their work, make good suggestions and maintain high standards. One area that did not turn out as expected was immediately redone without discussion. The quality of their work is outstanding. Description of work: Detailed dry wall repair, painting, installation of new flooring and custom shelves"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Elkton, VA

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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