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Avatar for DC57 Construction
DC57 Construction
5.0(
67
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"They did a great job. Needed handicap railings going down to my basement. They gave me everything I wanted. Now I can get down there safely and more importantly get back upstairs. Thanks Kurtis."
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+27

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
4.9(
35
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my third project with Erick. He remodeled my kitchen and the results are breathtaking. The attention to detail and ease of working with him was phenomenal. I highly recommend!!!!"
Repaired deck-after
Repaired deck-after
Repaired deck- before
Repaired deck- before
Kitchen remodel

+40

Response time2 days
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Neary Construction
4.8(
174
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The most important part of a remodeling project is your contractor. It is the contractor that determines how smoothly the project goes and how pleased you will be when it is finished. Liam Neary is the contractor I would want to work with again. We actually enjoyed the remodeling process because of Liam. Liam was very attentive to all our concerns throughout the project. All work performed by Liam himself was exceptional. He is neat, prompt, and organized with a-plus communication. Liam is honest, congenial and eager to please. Subcontractor work occasionally did not rise up to Liam's standards. Whenever we pointed these minor details out, Liam always rectified the issues. We love our new kitchen!"
After a little framing is done we start closing up the walls
Another view of recess cabinet and vanity cabinet
This is the Bathroom before demo
Tiling done before final fixtures got installed
Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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US ProPaint and Renovation, Inc.
4.6(
274
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers who did the repairs were excellent very courteous and respectful. The rate of the job they did was very excellent. Thank you for making our basement look good!"
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Kitchen after
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Exterior siding
Siding

+618

Response time1 day
625 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Taylor Made Contracting, LLC
4.5(
24
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was good. They were very personable, honest, and the quality of the work was really good. They did the entire remodeling and additional 2nd floor of my house before."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MAIZE REMODELING GROUP LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Maize Remodeling Group is a specialized construction group with 20 years of knowledge and experience, all based on hundreds of projects. Our goal is to exceed our customers' dreams for their construction projects and turn them into reality. Maize Group involves experts from various sectors, including designers, architects, engineers, and project managers, who are involved in every step of the project. Additionally, please note that Maize's minimum project amount would be $3,500.00.

Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel

+9

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Reliable New England Craftsmanship
5.0(
19
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Reliable New England Craftsmanship did an incredible job refinishing my basement! Justin and Ryan were extremely polite and knowledgeable and the walls, paint job, ceilings, floors, everything looks amazing!"
Apartment remodel
Living room update
Finished Basement
Completed Bathroom
Completed Room

+81

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Halifax, MA

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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