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Lunsford Construction Company
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Serving Gallman, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Lunsford Construction Company is a Father/Son Company and can handle any size job from a Honey-do list to a complete Turn-Key commercial building. We currently do not offer financing but we do work off of contracts and only require a minimal amount prior to beginning construction and in most cases draws will be agreed upon between Lunsford Construction and the owner.

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Spectrum Construction, LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Gallman, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Spectrum Construction LLC, we offer our clients quality construction services at fair and market competitive prices. We don’t simply try to sell you our services at Spectrum Construction, LLC., but we try to take the time to get to know each of our customers personally to ensure the longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by customer satisfaction in all areas including timeliness, attention to detail, and a service- minded attitude. We are unique in that we appreciate each of our customer’s requirements by catering to their specific needs by offering them an affordable solution, and by maintaining the highest level of professionalism, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our relationship with our customers.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Gallman, MS

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 Gallman, MS homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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