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JSD Properties, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff and his entire crew (carpenters, painters, tile setters, sheetrockers, plumbers, and electricians) have been totally professional, courteous, respectful, and thorough. They listened to my concerns, respected my intentions, and offered suggestions based upon their professional experience. I recommend this company, and will remember them if and when I need more work. They transformed an old bathroom into a beautiful handicap accessible bathroom."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TQ Contracting LLC
4.9(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom and his crew did a beautiful job. Everything was done professionally and showed great attention to detail. I highly recommend TQ Contracting. The bathroom came out better than I envisioned."
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+112

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NB Woodworks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1875

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Warranties offered

"Anthony is an amazing contractor who worked effectively and gave me an outstanding finished product. I would highly recommend him for any project."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Design For Living Contracting LLC
4.9(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn't be happier with our experience with Design For Living Contracting LLC! From start to finish, they were fantastic to work with—the entire process was seamless and stress-free. The cost was exactly as quoted, which was a huge plus for our budget. The team was not only friendly and helpful but also consistently on time and incredibly polite throughout the project. They exceeded every expectation we had and finished everything on schedule, which is a rare find these days. It truly was the best contractor experience we've ever had! To top it all off, an independent designer stopped by to look at the finished work and was blown away with the Kitchen and loved the new Luxury Vinyl Planks that they installed, remarking that it was simply outstanding. I can't recommend Design For Living Contractors highly enough. If you want quality, reliability, and a team that genuinely cares about your satisfaction, look no further. Thank you, Ben, Drew, EJ, Jose and the rest of the team. Five "
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.6(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was great from sales, to installation, to post installation support. Very responsive, very professional. It's hard to find in this 'space'--there are a lot of shady people in basement water damage/repair, and this place exceeded expectations. We've had our repair in place for 4+ years, with only 1 small issue on a wall seam crack, and that was fixed within 24 hours of reporting the issue. Stand up place! Thank you for such great service and support."
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+129

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Eagle Home Services Inc
4.6(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Sal worked within our budget to give us an outstanding job. They are very professional and completed the job within 4 days. I would highly recommend this company!!! From old shower to new...great work"
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Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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AVSTEP LLC
5.0(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The team at Avstep were amazing. So friendly and helpful. They replaced our garage roof and helped us with joist work. They were right on time, were super efficient, and organized and cleaned as they were working. It was so nice to talk with them and were very upfront and honest. The whole job was explained in professional detail and gave us a quote for the job that we felt was very fair. The work started the next day and was completed in a day and a half. They are worth more than a simple 5 star. We will now be using them for the added work we are planning. You won’t be disappointed."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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You Break We Fix
4.7(
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Serving Keyport, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. No other words needed. On time. Polite. Professional. Worked like dogs all day. Knew exactly what they were getting themselves and how to get it done. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Keyport, NJ

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 Keyport, NJ homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.