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Avatar for Jaber Construction, LLC
Jaber Construction, LLC
5.0(
39
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"When embarking on a project that involves spending tens of thousands of dollars, you always want to be diligent and do some extensive research to ensure your hard-earned money is well spent. I got quotes from multiple companies, met with their representatives, and checked their reviews. There was something about Nick that made me feel comfortable and I went with my instinct. It turned out to be the right choice, Nick is very customer-focused and wants everything done right. He remodeled two bathrooms for me and I plan to engage him for additional work. I would highly recommend Nick for any of your home improvement needs."
Master Bath Remodel
Master Bath Remodel
Master Bath Remodel
Master Bath Remodel
Powder Room Remodel

+238

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Total Renovating LLC
5.0(
38
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would like to recommend Total Renovating for your basement remodeling needs. They were extremely responsive on estimates and getting the work quickly started. All inspections were arranged and handled in a timely manner. The crew did excellent quality work and the basement looks great. Total Renovating exceeded my expectations. "
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Nicholas and Associates, LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a complete remodel of our bathroom. This is a rental property , during the remodel I had our renter staying in an air b&b Davis and team were very conscientious of this and worked late everyday to have them back in the house as quickly as possible. They did a great job. This is the third job they have done for us and I could not be more pleased."
 Water Feature 2
Redone bathroom, Paint and Tile
Kitchen Remodel
Mosaic
 Before

+73

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HIVEX Basement Finishing Co.
4.9(
211
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"HIVEX is truly the exemplar of a well-run, high quality, superior customer-service-providing, American small business. If you are having your basement finished or remodeled, do yourself and your home the great favor of contacting HIVEX for a consultation and estimate. From the first meeting, Chris and his team are beyond impressive, straightforward, clear in communicating, and honest, clear and consistent in financial estimates, and in payment and work schedules. They handle all permitting and municipality coordination which is, by itself, an enormous value. They have basement finishing down to a science, with the additional talent and patience to create and add cool, unique, customer-specific requests. HIVEX's work is top-notch and they stand by it. SO happy we found HIVEX! You will be too."
Stairwell cutback to open things up!
Perfect niche for home workplace!
Multi-Purpose Basement
Multi-Purpose Basement
Media/living space

+116

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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National Home Design and Build, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a phenomenal experience with National Home Design & Build and can’t recommend them enough. Patrick was with us from concept to permitting to demo to build and we are absolutely thrilled with our new space. We had a loft space that made several hundred square feet of unusable space in our house. Patrick worked with us to understand the design options, work us through the concept and process, did all of the permitting and managed the process from start to finish. We now have a full third bedroom in our house, a brand new walk-in closet, a new ceiling and lighting in our kitchen and we also had them replace all of the carpeting in our second bedroom, hall, two staircases and a closet. We can’t recommend them enough and Patrick will be our first call the next time we need to renovate."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Two Story Addition

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MANEX GENERAL CONTRACTING & REMODELING, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manex remodeling remodeled my 30 year old house in 4 weeks. Had the kitchen and 3 full bathrooms remodeled. So glad, finally got rid of the harvest gold counter tops. Manex did a great job, came in on time, on budget and did a great job. Highly recommend"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
SM Construction LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"SM Construction performed a fabulous work transforming a typical house into a unique, modern and spacious living space. The remodeling included changes in the layout, new piping, heated floors installation, tile work, kitchen cabinets custom design and installation, laminate flooring through the house, design and remodeling of master bathroom with plumbing relocation, assistance in design options. Overall, the work was done with excellent quality and great communication with the customer. I would hire SM Construction again!"
Luxury Kitchen
Luxury Kitchen
All custom cabinets build and install /new flooring /lighting and paint
Custom hood and paint
Luxury Kitchen

+8

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Best Homes
4.6(
183
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan and his team did an amazing job with our basement remodel. Attention to detail was impeccable. When we went to walk through we couldnâ t find anything that they missed. All of our questions were answered in a timely manner and we love our new living space!!"
Bathroom is
Living room
Living room
Stairs
Bedroom

+149

Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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LFC Services Home Repair Division
5.0(
101
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service. My project started with a kitchen remodel, and when I saw how professional the team was and the outstanding and the meticulous work, I asked them to help with other projects. So I had them do a partial basement remodel, and then repairs to the outside steps. More work coming your way LFC. THANK YOU!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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All Renovations Inc
4.7(
111
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Serving Gainesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired All Renovations to remodel our basement and add a bathroom. We had previously hired them to build a garage and had been pleased with the work they did so included them when we were interviewing potential candidates for our basement project. Their price was not the cheapest but not the most expensive either. Given our prior experience with them, we decided to hire them and are glad we did so. Despite some unexpected plumbing issues and resulting delays, All Renovations did a fabulous job on our basement and we are pleased with the end result. The foreman Edwin was easy to communicate with and worked with our designer throughout the project. It took a while to determine the best location and layout for the bathroom but Edwin worked with us to frame it in according to our specifications. As with most projects, there were a few issues (some missing fixtures and a problem with carpet installation) but they were resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. All in all, we are very happy with the work All Renovations did. The basement looks great."
Den Room
Subway Shower Tiling
Existing Garage
Before Carport and Garage Build
Screened in Porch

+68

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Gainesville, 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.

The Gainesville, VA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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