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REH Contracting
4.8(
4
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Serving Hill City, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rasmus and REH Contracting are wonderful to work with. They helped us with our recent deck remodel, and throughout the project Rasmus was professional, his communication outstanding and timely, his craftsmanship is excellent! I will definitely use him for future projects."
Patio Overhang
TitlePatio Overhang
Kitchen Cabinets
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Black Hills Construction, LLC
3.5(
52
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Serving Hill City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautiful work and great thinking outside the box for some design challenges. I will be hiring them for future projects. I was kept informed of when and who would be working. Positive communication. A satisfying and successful completion for finishing my basement."
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Post frame garage w/office
Vacation Home Lead SD

+10

Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Hill City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Vicki through Angie's List !  She is an extremely talented person who is very easy to deal with. She has a breath of knowledge that allows her to accommodate my tastes, but also ensure that the overall design is in sync with the design and location of my home.  She has  a very diplomatic way of suggesting when I'm going astray with my choices and in every case where she has told me "Trust Me"  I have been delighted ! She is very aggressive in helping me find the best pricing and often times will work with the vendors directly  hence saving me the time.  She also has excellent local contacts.  Everyone I've worked with through Vicki has been timely, professional, and highly competent.
My project is far from complete.  I intend to continue to use Vicki and her expert advice until the end !!!!"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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BH HammerTime LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Hill City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He was able to get out to give us a quote quickly for exterior window trim after we were ghosted by a different handyman company. Great quality work and completed it when we needed it. Will definitely use them again for future projects."
New wooden stairs
New wooden stairs
Old concrete step
Decks 1&2 Cleaned
Decks 1&2 Stained

+64

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Wise Improvements
4.3(
6
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Serving Hill City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Wise is a well-educated individual. He was able to see ahead of what is to be built or repaired, he is also very knowledgeable, and knows how to order the correct parts!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Teske Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Hill City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So I have looked for a company to help me for a long time with various services around my house. From yardwork to projects inside to cleaning, etc. they do everything! They are prompt, wonderful to work with, they do an amazing job and they really care about whether you're happy with their service or not. I would highly recommend them to anybody for darn any project that you might have. I tried other companies before them and either people don't get back to you, or they don't show up when they say they're going to. They are amazing."
Exterior siding repair/painting
Interior Door Antiquing
Interior painting/antiquing
Handyman Service
Window cleaning

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Hill City, SD

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 Hill City, SD homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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