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Frontier Builders
5.0(
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Serving Horse Cave, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kent Weed is a pleasure to work with. I had called several contractors requesting a quote to add a walk in closet onto the side our our house and turn an existing closet into a powder room. He was one of 3 who bothered to call me back. He walked me through his estimate and how they would add onto our bedroom to get us what we wanted. His estimate was reasonable and he stayed in contact with me throughout th project. I intend to use Frontier Builders on our next project of replacing our windows."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Counter Culture Plus
4.7(
46
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Serving Horse Cave, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G.J. Is fantastic! He helped us coordinate work from other contractors as well as his own workers who cut, polished and installed all the granite in the kitchen and the fireplace in the living room. He made lots of great design suggestions as well as contractor referrals throughout our remodeling process. We plan to remodel our master bath in the near future and will again work closely with G. J. at Counter Culture Plus."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Global Granite & Marble
5.0(
5
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Serving Horse Cave, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We stopped in without an appointment and they asked if we had a contractor (we did not) so they gave us a list of who they work with in our area. But they also let us look at the granite in the warehouse. We actually chose our granite that day and then got quotes from contractors. I really appreciate that they were very accommodating to us even though we didn't have an appointment. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hammer Down Construction
4.7(
3
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Serving Horse Cave, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hank had completed other work prior to this. Both times he was on time and did a satisfactory job both times. I have recommended him to my nieghbors for any work they might need. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stone Gallery of Lexington Corp
4.9(
7
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Serving Horse Cave, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Based on a reccomendation of someone, vIsited the Stone Gallery store, selected the color of granite we liked. A gentleman then approached us and provided assistance in obtaining a quote for the granite, fabrication and installation. Decided it was a reasonable quote and wanted to put the deposit down, but was told they do not accept credit cards, only a check or cash. Found this odd,as the individual who recommended the Stone Gallery, paid with a credit card two days earlier. Came back a week later, placed deposit and scheduled measuring and installation. Vincent came out, when scheduled took measurements and came back when scheduled for installation. Did an outstanding job! <br />"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Get It Done,LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Horse Cave, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My vent over the stove in the kitchen was leaking. After I called him and explained, he came over that afternoon. Said he would be back first thing in the morning to do the job. Just as he stated, he was there and finished quickly. Said he guaranteed the work and was very professional. He does a varity of jobs, and I'm sure I will be calling him again soon. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Horse Cave, KY

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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