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SHC Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. If you are handy and just not sure where to start, we also provide consulting services. Please feel free to contact us today! Call us directly for a faster response.
"He finished the roof but did not tell me about the error in his workmanship. He did not finish the whole work. Update 12/22/2021: He finished the roof and said he fixed the problem, he showed me how he was to complete the repairs and after it was complete the work was not done in the manner he said he would do it. A new problem was noticed with the shingles and they are overhanging on a peak of the roof and are not attached and will blow off with high winds. The second part of the job, to put two sides on the shed was not done properly, he is charging me to come out to fix it, which is ridiculous, that is why contractors put that in their estimates. He was going to come out on a Saturday but change to Friday since it was going to rain on Saturday, when he called me and by the time he arrived on the job site it would be dark, I told him I did not want him to work in the dark with a flashlight. he keeps giving me excuses on why he cannot come out on certain days for personal reasons. The job should have been completed in October, except for his constant excuses for not being able to come out. If the problems are not resolved by the end of the year I will escalate this by other means."
David W on November 2021
SHC Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. If you are handy and just not sure where to start, we also provide consulting services. Please feel free to contact us today! Call us directly for a faster response.
"He finished the roof but did not tell me about the error in his workmanship. He did not finish the whole work. Update 12/22/2021: He finished the roof and said he fixed the problem, he showed me how he was to complete the repairs and after it was complete the work was not done in the manner he said he would do it. A new problem was noticed with the shingles and they are overhanging on a peak of the roof and are not attached and will blow off with high winds. The second part of the job, to put two sides on the shed was not done properly, he is charging me to come out to fix it, which is ridiculous, that is why contractors put that in their estimates. He was going to come out on a Saturday but change to Friday since it was going to rain on Saturday, when he called me and by the time he arrived on the job site it would be dark, I told him I did not want him to work in the dark with a flashlight. he keeps giving me excuses on why he cannot come out on certain days for personal reasons. The job should have been completed in October, except for his constant excuses for not being able to come out. If the problems are not resolved by the end of the year I will escalate this by other means."
David W on November 2021
Zarza, Inc., is a Pennsylvania state-licensed home /commercial remodeling contractor committed to excellence. We proudly serve the Bucks-Mont Counties. Our quality work can be attributed to our many years of experience. Zarza, Inc. welcomes all types of job requests, from carpentry work to handyman projects and from painting to brick/stone work. No job is too big or small! Call us today and see why Zarza, Inc., is one of the BEST in the area!
"Bill and his team did a variety of home repair and improvement projects on my 40+ year home Fall 2024. We a couple months. These included: repairs : replacement of wood sub flooring/framing in basement ceiling/upstairs, covering outside side door concrete steps on slate,and cresting a new sidewalk to lead up to it, cleaning front of house stonework and putting protectant on it, building new short frame and drywall in order to replace old closet doors, dry walling and painting interior room and more. What impressed me most were the professionalism and expertise of Bill and his team in every way. Quotes were detailed, and multiple options were provided when needed. I was kept informed of daily schedules and progress, the contractors were skilled, meticulous and excellent with prep and cleanup. Personally, they were conscientious, diligent and trustworthy, as well as patient, friendly and kind, including with very curious twin five year olds there several afternoons a week. "
Cathy K on May 2025
Zarza, Inc., is a Pennsylvania state-licensed home /commercial remodeling contractor committed to excellence. We proudly serve the Bucks-Mont Counties. Our quality work can be attributed to our many years of experience. Zarza, Inc. welcomes all types of job requests, from carpentry work to handyman projects and from painting to brick/stone work. No job is too big or small! Call us today and see why Zarza, Inc., is one of the BEST in the area!
"Bill and his team did a variety of home repair and improvement projects on my 40+ year home Fall 2024. We a couple months. These included: repairs : replacement of wood sub flooring/framing in basement ceiling/upstairs, covering outside side door concrete steps on slate,and cresting a new sidewalk to lead up to it, cleaning front of house stonework and putting protectant on it, building new short frame and drywall in order to replace old closet doors, dry walling and painting interior room and more. What impressed me most were the professionalism and expertise of Bill and his team in every way. Quotes were detailed, and multiple options were provided when needed. I was kept informed of daily schedules and progress, the contractors were skilled, meticulous and excellent with prep and cleanup. Personally, they were conscientious, diligent and trustworthy, as well as patient, friendly and kind, including with very curious twin five year olds there several afternoons a week. "
Cathy K on May 2025
At Home Solutions, 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 start to 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.
"After setting the intention of finishing my basement, I knew I was going to be meeting with at least a dozen GCs in the Lehigh Valley area. As a homeowner, this is a massive investment so I was very careful in my selection process. After meeting with John Zyskowski, it was very clear to me that he was a level above all the other GCs that I met with. John was one of the very few that had a strong professional background as a GC in home building. And for what he was offering in our agreement, the pricing was very reasonable. I was very specific with him that I wanted a soundproof basement from the rest of our house, so that I could enjoy my home theater sound system without bothering people upstairs, and he absolutely delivered on that. Other aspects like the plumbing for the full bathroom were very complex, but with Johnâ s experience it was no issue for him. He is very easy going and friendly. He will never put pressure on you as a client and will listen to what you want most out of your finished basement, that was what I appreciated most. I highly recommend setting up a meeting with him."
Hamza W on September 2024
At Home Solutions, 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 start to 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.
"After setting the intention of finishing my basement, I knew I was going to be meeting with at least a dozen GCs in the Lehigh Valley area. As a homeowner, this is a massive investment so I was very careful in my selection process. After meeting with John Zyskowski, it was very clear to me that he was a level above all the other GCs that I met with. John was one of the very few that had a strong professional background as a GC in home building. And for what he was offering in our agreement, the pricing was very reasonable. I was very specific with him that I wanted a soundproof basement from the rest of our house, so that I could enjoy my home theater sound system without bothering people upstairs, and he absolutely delivered on that. Other aspects like the plumbing for the full bathroom were very complex, but with Johnâ s experience it was no issue for him. He is very easy going and friendly. He will never put pressure on you as a client and will listen to what you want most out of your finished basement, that was what I appreciated most. I highly recommend setting up a meeting with him."
Hamza W on September 2024
Suburban General Contractors, LLC, is a professional service that can handle almost any interior project. When we say professional, we mean: on time, competitive quote, friendly knowledgeable technicians and high quality workmanship. This means the job will get done right the first time and on time with little hassle. Our estimates are very detailed, broken down, and nothing gets missed. This is huge for your budget. If you are looking for quality and service you can count on, then hire us for the job. You will be happy you did!
"They did an awesome job!"
Olga N on April 2024
Suburban General Contractors, LLC, is a professional service that can handle almost any interior project. When we say professional, we mean: on time, competitive quote, friendly knowledgeable technicians and high quality workmanship. This means the job will get done right the first time and on time with little hassle. Our estimates are very detailed, broken down, and nothing gets missed. This is huge for your budget. If you are looking for quality and service you can count on, then hire us for the job. You will be happy you did!
"They did an awesome job!"
Olga N on April 2024
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving East Coast homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. Please call 508-674-0324 with any questions or to schedule a no charge consultation and design.
"I highly recommend Lux Renovations/Owens Corning Basements for refinishing basements. The initial consultant was highly professional and it never felt like he was a ‘salesman’ with high pressure tactics just trying to get his commission. I have never refinished a basement before and assumed it would be the same as any other room in the house but I felt extremely reassured about the materials and methods used to keep the basement in the best condition as possible. When it came to the instillation, I cannot speak highly enough of the people that made it happen. They were prompt, hardworking, considerate, and there was never a moment we were concerned about having people we didn’t know in our home. The results are wonderful. Our basement was feeling like a dingy place we just put stuff but now it is open, clean, and an enjoyable place to be."
Mary D S on November 2024
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving East Coast homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. Please call 508-674-0324 with any questions or to schedule a no charge consultation and design.
"I highly recommend Lux Renovations/Owens Corning Basements for refinishing basements. The initial consultant was highly professional and it never felt like he was a ‘salesman’ with high pressure tactics just trying to get his commission. I have never refinished a basement before and assumed it would be the same as any other room in the house but I felt extremely reassured about the materials and methods used to keep the basement in the best condition as possible. When it came to the instillation, I cannot speak highly enough of the people that made it happen. They were prompt, hardworking, considerate, and there was never a moment we were concerned about having people we didn’t know in our home. The results are wonderful. Our basement was feeling like a dingy place we just put stuff but now it is open, clean, and an enjoyable place to be."
Mary D S on November 2024
At SJ4 Homes, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. The partners expertise includes mechanical engineering, project management, construction management, general contractor, realtor, space planning and interior designer. Our experience is in residential and commercial markets from design and construction through to interior design and decorating. We are experienced in generating and reading project plans and approach each project with the clients end goals in mind, Keeping close attention to clients budget while delivering the end product meeting both the clients needs and dreams.
"Jeff and his team were a pleasure to work with. Jeff worked with us on our budget, completed the work in a timely manner, and did quality work with a good eye for detail. He was also very communicative throughout the project. Would highly recommend! "
Linden G on February 2025
At SJ4 Homes, We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. The partners expertise includes mechanical engineering, project management, construction management, general contractor, realtor, space planning and interior designer. Our experience is in residential and commercial markets from design and construction through to interior design and decorating. We are experienced in generating and reading project plans and approach each project with the clients end goals in mind, Keeping close attention to clients budget while delivering the end product meeting both the clients needs and dreams.
"Jeff and his team were a pleasure to work with. Jeff worked with us on our budget, completed the work in a timely manner, and did quality work with a good eye for detail. He was also very communicative throughout the project. Would highly recommend! "
Linden G on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.
"Very professional. Worked with us when adding items. Very clean and showed up and got the job done. Definitely bringing back to do many other jobs. Thank you"
Laurel L on January 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.
"Very professional. Worked with us when adding items. Very clean and showed up and got the job done. Definitely bringing back to do many other jobs. Thank you"
Laurel L on January 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"In addition to doing the job I needed, Andrew pointed out two areas in my natural gas utility that were less than safe. His estimate included those fixes, and it was more reasonably priced than expected. Thanks Andrew."
Rich L on August 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"In addition to doing the job I needed, Andrew pointed out two areas in my natural gas utility that were less than safe. His estimate included those fixes, and it was more reasonably priced than expected. Thanks Andrew."
Rich L on August 2023
At A.P. Renovate, we take pride in being a company built on reliability, open communication, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. Our goal is to deliver top-tier results and a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout your project. We are fully insured with State Farm, giving you added peace of mind. As experts in our field, we ensure you are well-informed about every aspect of your task or renovation. From initial consultation to project completion, we strive to keep you educated and involved in the process. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to earning your trust and business. Let us bring your vision to life with quality work you can rely on!
At A.P. Renovate, we take pride in being a company built on reliability, open communication, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. Our goal is to deliver top-tier results and a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout your project. We are fully insured with State Farm, giving you added peace of mind. As experts in our field, we ensure you are well-informed about every aspect of your task or renovation. From initial consultation to project completion, we strive to keep you educated and involved in the process. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to earning your trust and business. Let us bring your vision to life with quality work you can rely on!
Basement remodelings FAQs
Pre-made bars cost $1,200 to $6,500, while custom bars range from $2,000 to $22,500, depending on features. For basic needs, pre-fabricated options are more economical and offer quicker installation. Custom bars cost more but provide exact specifications and potentially higher quality. The simplest and most affordable options are freestanding bar cabinets and bar carts.
A good basement bar size depends on your available space and entertaining needs. Most residential bars range from six to 12 feet in length. Standard bar height is 42 inches, while counter-height bars (36 inches) are more family-friendly. Allow 24 to 30 inches of width per person for comfortable seating and at least 36 to 42 inches of clearance behind the bar for movement. For entertaining, an eight to 10-foot bar comfortably seats three to four people.
Permit requirements vary by location, but generally include building permits for structural changes, plumbing permits for wet bars, and electrical permits for new circuits or significant wiring work. Some municipalities also require inspections during and after construction. Check with your local building department before starting your project, as skipping required permits can lead to complications when selling your home and may void insurance coverage if issues arise later.
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