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Scott's Home Renewal
4.9(
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I used Scott's Home Renewal for a first floor renovation about three years ago, was pleased and hired them again for this. Not the cheapest contractor, but definitely the best I have used here. First class professionals; first rate subs, especially the tile and glass people The custom glass door arrived with the wrong specs, and the glass contractor got the factory to make a new one with only one day of waiting.. If you want it done right, contact Scott's."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Elite IntEx Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had 2 bathrooms updated and a few more small improvement projects. Communication was great, everything was finished in a timely manner, Yair and Jared were professional and friendly. The results surpasses expectations. The photos don’t do it justice. "
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Red House Remodeling
5.0(
59
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have used Red House Remodeling for two major projects on our home – upstairs hall bathroom and our kitchen and dining room. The projects were about 3 years apart and we came back to Red House for the more extensive kitchen and dining room project after the success of the upstairs hall bathroom. Ben is very organized in assessing the project and communicating the details. He also provides realistic expectations and guidance on the project to stay on budget and achieve our remodeling goals. The Red House team has a dedicated designer to help you with your project and picking out all the elements – floors, cabinets, counters, fixtures, etc. Our designer on both projects – Jenna – spent time with us at our home, at their office, and at various stores reviewing options and discussing pros and cons. She was very helpful in getting us the overall look we wanted in both cases and offered her opinions. She was also patient throughout the design process, allowing us to discuss and consider multiple options. One thing I especially appreciated is their recommendation that new elements can blend well with existing ones (like our new wood floors blending with our oak trim). Once all the details were settled and demolition began, Ben provided a detailed schedule for the project and stayed on schedule and communicated any major changes to that. With the bathroom remodel, the plumber accidentally damaged the new floor and Ben made sure this was replaced at no charge to us and tried to keep the schedule interruption to a minimum. With the kitchen remodel, we really had no major delays or issues come up. Ben and crew were very helpful in making sure our old cabinets could be salvaged for Habitat for Humanity Restore – which is a great way to keep used items out of the landfills and help low income homeowners looking to remodel. This also eliminated our need to have a dumpster in our driveway for the duration of the project. Ben’s crew and subcontractors were polite and generally very tidy in their construction process and accommodating to our requests through the kitchen remodel. Ben even delayed the demolition of our dining room at our request so we could have a bit more room for a couple extra weeks. Overall, we have had two great experiences with the Red House Remodeling team – from the initial consultation, thorough and dedicated design process, organized and timely demolition and construction, and follow up on the checklist of wrap up items – the team does an excellent job for their clients. We have plans to use them again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Planurbuild LLC
4.9(
11
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick remodeled our 2 level 1 bathrooms & did a great job. He helped us pick things out which helped a lot. Picked things that would last. They handled all the painting as well. Very trustworthy as well. Would recommend him again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Des Moines Area Roofing
5.0(
223
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Des Moines Area Roofing was professional, trustworthy, and demonstrated excellent attention to detail from initial contact to job completion. Cleanup was so thorough that the next day you wouldn't even know that such a major project had taken place. It has been 2 weeks since the new roofs and we haven't seen even one stray nail left behind (and they did a complete tear down to both buildings, right down to the wood). An excellent company with which to do business. I offer my highest possible recommendation."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Acculevel Inc
4.6(
184
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a good job. There were some issues with getting them to come back and finish a few items and check things but they did come out and it was eventually all finished. The salesmen were super nice and the workers cleaned up well."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
A&H Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had the well replaced with a comparable metal well, and also had them put in a ladder and a top cover. The first guy I had look at it from Midwest basement quoted me a whopping $3200, granted that was for a composite well which are more expensive but still.... found A & H's pricing at $1100 much more reasonable. Metal wells at home improvement stores run $200-500 and after a couple hundred dollars for the ladder and cover and that pricing was probably pretty tough to beat. Dealt with Ivan, they came as scheduled got the work done in one day as planned, cleaned up well and offered to come back and fill dirt around the well if we had any sinkage problems as the dirt settled."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Action Roofing & Construction Inc
4.7(
153
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Serving Hartford, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team sent did a great job! Supplies were delivered when they said they would be and the team was here to start the job when they said they would be here. With a threat of rain, they made sure when they stopped for the night that nothing would get wet that shouldn't and they worked late to ensure any potential rain did not cause any damage. When they removed the old chimney they found the wood was rotted, and replaced it without question. It took them 3 days to complete the job, but they cleaned up as they worked each day and made sure they cleaned up before they left daily. We have found no nails or trash from the job and the house and garage look great. They also took special care of two Clematis plants I have by the garage - and as they were gifts from my sons - it is greatly appreciated. We were impressed with the professionalism, and the work ethic the team showed as well as the quality of completion."
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Hartford, IA

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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