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Mihut Builds
5.0(
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Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very professional, thorough and on time. My wife and I are very pleased with the look and feel of the porches. The price was also very fair. I highly recommend them."
full house remodel
full house remodel
full house remodel
full house remodel
full house remodel

+96

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Bathtub Refinishing & More, LLC
4.9(
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Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a lot done! First Tony introduced us to Luis. Highly recommend him. He?s an excellent worker,does very professional work. He drywalled our entire bathroom and painted it. Installed a new toilet. Replaced our old surround with beautiful tiles and even put up shelves and bars in the tub for our future years!? Job very well done! Thank you Luis. Then we met Dennis. Yet another hard worker,prompt and ready to work. He refinished our ancient of days bath tub. Now it looks completely new! We not only are happy with the job but both guys were really good about cleaning up the mess. We highly recommend this crew,they know what they?re doing. They don?t dilly dally,they get the work done and done well. Thanks guys"
Bathroom
Bathroom refinishing
Kitchen remodeling
Bathtub and tile Refinishing
Kitchen remodel

+18

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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T2 Design Build
5.0(
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Serving La Porte, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company has been great so far . Owner is always accessible, extremely knowledgeable and a truly interesting and fun person to communicate and work with. Project is on track and has gone very smoothly, cant wait to see the end product! Highly recommend T2 Design Build for your projects"
Kitchen Remodel
New Stair
Bathroom Remodel
Laundry Room
New Terrace

+19

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in La Porte, IN

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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