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Homemade Design
3.7(
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Brian Stephenson
5.0(
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The task I had done evolved from a emotional happening in my life and Brian's professionalism was absolutely second to none. He did a fine job and there was no cleanup to be done when he had finished. I would use him again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MPB Construction
5.0(
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

We specialize in all Contractor Needs, also insurance claims. We also specialize in excavation for all your soil related tasks such as site preparation, building ponds, septic, etc. We also do residential remodels and can help with flooring, sheet rock, painting, trim and so much more.

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+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&A Remodeling Inc
4.3(
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"A&A did remove materials and installed  some new walls, ceilings and some flooring. They gave an estimate for the entire job and an approximate time line for job completion.  The cost estimate covered 1/2 or less of the remodel cost and the time for completion would have been at least 2 times longer than estimated.  A&A did not provide crews for work, but one person did most of the actual labor.  They did have a Sheetrock finishing crew that did some work, but not all the Sheetrock  finishing.  After 5 months the job was 1/2 done and there was not 1 room in the house that was completed.  Every room was started (at some level of dismantling), but nothing was completed.  We lived 2 hours away and could not monitor hours worked or days worked and  the last 2 months A&A worked for us, we believe their schedule was very erratic as far as far as working to complete our job.
  The floor tile work was done well.  The construction of a safe room was well done.  There may have been problems that caused a delay in completion, but we were never told or consulted about the discrepancy in the time estimates.  We did modify some of the details of the remodel and understood that the additions would add to the cost, but not double the cost.  Another company was hired to complete the job."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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White River Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 15 years of experience the commercial contracting industry, White River Contractors, Inc is your industry expert in Fayetteville, AR. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. So please give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Double G Enterprises
3.7(
3
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Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harley and His crew performed their job in a outstanding manner. They're good people to do business with. The crew made sure the area was cleaned before they departed. Thanks"
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Decking
Floor repair
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Fort Smith, AR

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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