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Fausto Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired fausto construction inc. to remodel 3 bathrooms in our home. He met our expectations and every aspect of the work. I highly recommend this general contractor for all your remodeling"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.4(
27
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my garden and bathroom remodel done. Albert and Samuel were professional, friendly, and a delight to work with. They're responsive and reliable. I also like the subcontractors whom they used on my project. They kept me informed of everything and I appreciate their excellent work."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.3(
21
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

SGB Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time2 days
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ZEN BUILDERS & CONSULTANTS, INC.
5.0(
18
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garik is very professional and caring.we worked on my roof to change 2 turbine vets , the job was little tricky because my turbines were very old and manufacturer does not produce it anymore so he managed to install the new model turbine heads properly. He checks and makes sure everything is working before he leaves. I am very satisfied and will definitely hire him. Thank you"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maldonado Custom Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We could not be happier with Dillon’s work! He takes great pride in his trade and is a true professional! He arrives early and works a full day and he goes above and beyond to please the client and to advocate for them. If you need some additional work that is not his area of expertise, he will bring in someone that is reliable and timely. Beyond his incredible work ethic, Dillon brings something that is nearly impossible to find these days: INTEGRITY! He is wholly trustworthy and honorable at every turn. We can not praise Dillon’s work highly enough!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hollywood Refinishing
4.9(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After getting 8 bids, we made the right choice selecting Hollywood Refinishing. Tarwat and his crews were professional, talented, and timely. The cost was reasonable - not the cheapest, but we could see the quality difference. They were still lower than several others, so it was the perfect balance in our opinion - quality for a reasonable price. Our kitchen is gorgeous, and included lots of design input and ideas from the crews."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Crest Home Remodeling
2.7(
3
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm in the process of remodeling my kitchen and as first steps in that process, I scheduled appointments with several contractors just to get an guessestimate of the overall costs and as an introduction to the contractors I had been researching, only those with good references. <br /> The representative from Crest was very professional, helpful, knowledgeable and entertaining.  However, when I asked him to provide an overall estimate for a kitchen remodel given the dimensions of my kitchen and the work I wanted done, he said he could not.  He said that the best bet would be to pay for a kitchen designer, an architect if you will, so that a design could be developed and that based on that design a more accurate estimate could be provided.  He said his company could provide the designer and if I selected them for the work there would be no cost for the design, otherwise, I would pay them $750.00 for the design and take the design specifications to the contractor of my choice. <br /> While I certainly would agreed with his recommendation, I felt that I already had a pretty good idea of what I wanted, kitchen layout, cabinets, etc. enough to get the process going.  I just needed the estimate to get the funding and establish a budget, which is the one thing Crest did not provide.  I have nothing negative to say about Crest and perhaps if I had been a customer who was totally clueless as to what I wanted his recommendation would have been right on cue.  <br /> <br />"
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Lakeside, CA

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 Lakeside, CA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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