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AAA Certified Restoration & Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent customer service Ann and her crew were professional and made our kitchen remodeling simple and it turnd out beautiful. We will definitely use them again for future projects"
Hutch Area Cabinet Grouping
Family Room Entertainment Center
View of Family Room to Kitchen and Dining Room
Dining Room TIle floor to match Kitchen
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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CER Design Build
4.8(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

""I am very pleased with the work of Cer Custom Renovations. The guys did a quality job on Remodeling for my project. All work was completed on time without delays or shortcomings. I will recommend the company to my friends and business colleagues. Thank you for the good work!""
Custom cabinets
Chefs kitchen
Master bath
Theater
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Tampa Bay Marble and Design
4.7(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Remodeling our kitchen was an interesting experience and we were very happy with the result. Since first day Jess was very helpful and transparent with the information we needed and was always available for any question we might had. He and his team did everything to make the experience as smooth and efficient as possible. It only took 2 weeks to complete the remodeling and they were very professional and always on time with the schedule."
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Mike Harper's AC and A Picture Perfect Kitchen and Bath
4.9(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"Mike gave us options and worked with us to find the best option that fit our budget and get our AC running. He was very professional, explained everything and showed us exactly what the issue was and what needed to be done. Thank you so much Mike for your great services!! We would rate you higher if we could :)"
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Witty Innova Solutions
4.8(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"General Contractor of exceptional caliber. Thank you for your hard and remarkable work, dedication to delivering high-quality results, My husband and I loved the remodel of our living room and kitchen. It exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended."
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Restoration and Redesign, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

"They previously renovated 2 of my bathrooms, he takes pride of his work, and he was very considerate and I was very pleased with his work. He had done quite a number of things in my house, he has done it good, that's why I keep calling him for more additional works, in fact he is doing another project for me today. His pricing was reasonable."
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M& G Remodeling services
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Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

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"Edualdo was so friendly and professional! He came at the scheduled time to refurbish A total of 10 dining room chairs I had that needed extra TLC. He completed the work in the expected time frame and the quality of the work was excellent! There was little to do on my end, which made it convenient while I am working from home ! Thank you for the excellent Quality of work and Customer Service!"
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Lakeland, FL

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 Lakeland, FL homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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