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New River Restorations

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New River Restorations

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

New River Restorations is proud to be serving the area with expert services, with your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 10 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

"Outstanding contractor highly recommend him."

Mark D on March 2020

New River Restorations is proud to be serving the area with expert services, with your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 10 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

"Outstanding contractor highly recommend him."

Mark D on March 2020

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One Source KC

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One Source KC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

One Source is a locally owned and operated company. One Source is licensed and insured. We take pride in our growth through referrals and we always strive to conduct our business with honesty and integrity.

"Company was easy to work with and had competitive prices. Crew was pleasant and did a great job"

jonathan h on February 2020

One Source is a locally owned and operated company. One Source is licensed and insured. We take pride in our growth through referrals and we always strive to conduct our business with honesty and integrity.

"Company was easy to work with and had competitive prices. Crew was pleasant and did a great job"

jonathan h on February 2020

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Omni Properties

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Omni Properties

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Locally owned and operated! We specialize in general construction, floor plan design, home renovation, basement finishing, exterior renovations, and home building. We also offer commercial services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"In my 40+ years of life, I can count on my hands how many times I've left reviews for businesses. Positive and negative. I'm not even sure where to start in letting everyone know that John at OMNI Corporation is the most amazing company I've ever worked with! I take care of my elderly mother and when we decided it was time to fully renovate our basement built in 1969 John listened to my concerns in keeping my mother healthy and a trait that is missing in this industry he PATIENTLY listened. My goodness. Despite all the delays that inevitably came (none of which were his fault), he took ownership and made the kind of adjustments that kept the project on time and found ways to cut costs for me. I have nothing but high praise for his foreman as well. His foreman constantly stayed in touch with me and when subcontractors were running late, he would let me know right away. I'm running out of characters in this review box so all I can say is you will not regret hiring Omni 4 your project. "

Eric P on December 2025

Locally owned and operated! We specialize in general construction, floor plan design, home renovation, basement finishing, exterior renovations, and home building. We also offer commercial services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"In my 40+ years of life, I can count on my hands how many times I've left reviews for businesses. Positive and negative. I'm not even sure where to start in letting everyone know that John at OMNI Corporation is the most amazing company I've ever worked with! I take care of my elderly mother and when we decided it was time to fully renovate our basement built in 1969 John listened to my concerns in keeping my mother healthy and a trait that is missing in this industry he PATIENTLY listened. My goodness. Despite all the delays that inevitably came (none of which were his fault), he took ownership and made the kind of adjustments that kept the project on time and found ways to cut costs for me. I have nothing but high praise for his foreman as well. His foreman constantly stayed in touch with me and when subcontractors were running late, he would let me know right away. I'm running out of characters in this review box so all I can say is you will not regret hiring Omni 4 your project. "

Eric P on December 2025

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Mill Creek Builders, Inc.

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Mill Creek Builders, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tracy & Crystal and the Millcreek builders team did an incredible job on our project! They help us plan, budget and run the process to build our home which included a full basement finish!"

Zac F on June 2024

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tracy & Crystal and the Millcreek builders team did an incredible job on our project! They help us plan, budget and run the process to build our home which included a full basement finish!"

Zac F on June 2024

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Ante Christi

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Ante Christi

5.00(
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24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be thankful you did. Thank you

"I needed my floor leveled he came in did a great job always let me know what was going on and I was satisfied"

Christine H on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be thankful you did. Thank you

"I needed my floor leveled he came in did a great job always let me know what was going on and I was satisfied"

Christine H on October 2025

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Cornerstone Construction

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Cornerstone Construction

4.54(
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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cornerstone Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! Check us out on Facebook @CornerStoneRenovation

"Cornerstone was a great company to work with. I needed two rooms created out of an unfinished basement. Other people said they couldn't do it for various reasons. Michael and Darold found a way to do what I wanted and made it look great. They got to my project super fast and got it done as quickly as possible without cutting corners. I would hire them again whenever I need a contractor again. As a matter of fact after they finished the basement I asked them to remodel the kitchen too."

Terry H on September 2025

Cornerstone Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! Check us out on Facebook @CornerStoneRenovation

"Cornerstone was a great company to work with. I needed two rooms created out of an unfinished basement. Other people said they couldn't do it for various reasons. Michael and Darold found a way to do what I wanted and made it look great. They got to my project super fast and got it done as quickly as possible without cutting corners. I would hire them again whenever I need a contractor again. As a matter of fact after they finished the basement I asked them to remodel the kitchen too."

Terry H on September 2025

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Moralestine LLC

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Moralestine LLC

5.00(
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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services, that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each, and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction! Free estimates! Restrictions apply, please call for details.

"We were looking to get our old deck torn down and a new one put up with a roof over the top. The quote we got for our project was very reasonable. Throughout the whole process he and his team were very meticulous in making sure the build was done right. They were very friendly and kept a pretty clean job site and didn't litter our yard with construction material. Every step of the way I was impressed with their work, their speed and their professionalism. "

Maria S on August 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services, that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each, and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction! Free estimates! Restrictions apply, please call for details.

"We were looking to get our old deck torn down and a new one put up with a roof over the top. The quote we got for our project was very reasonable. Throughout the whole process he and his team were very meticulous in making sure the build was done right. They were very friendly and kept a pretty clean job site and didn't litter our yard with construction material. Every step of the way I was impressed with their work, their speed and their professionalism. "

Maria S on August 2025

Kyser Carpentry LLC

4.89(
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Kyser Carpentry LLC

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

Kyser Carpentry LLC is a small, quality-minded company that has generations of experience in a variety of construction areas. We believe in working closely with clients to achieve their goals in a professional and timely manner and we take great pride in the results. Kyser Carpentry LLC has many close relationships with other subcontractors to help further our clients goals.

"It went well. I felt very comfortable with Doug and his team whether I was working from home or in the office. They were professional and easy to get along with answering all my questions. The workmanship was high quality and I would use them again for other construction/carpentry work."

Debra M on February 2024

Kyser Carpentry LLC is a small, quality-minded company that has generations of experience in a variety of construction areas. We believe in working closely with clients to achieve their goals in a professional and timely manner and we take great pride in the results. Kyser Carpentry LLC has many close relationships with other subcontractors to help further our clients goals.

"It went well. I felt very comfortable with Doug and his team whether I was working from home or in the office. They were professional and easy to get along with answering all my questions. The workmanship was high quality and I would use them again for other construction/carpentry work."

Debra M on February 2024

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A 1 Home Renovations and Painting Inc

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A 1 Home Renovations and Painting Inc

4.81(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Family-owned business. Free Estimates. No project is too small or too large. You will receive the best possible quality service, custom tailored to fit your individual needs. We have over 20 years experience in remodeling, repairing and construction of homes. We offer a broad range of home improvement services that can dramatically improve the quality and value of your home. We have 4 employees and carry workman's comp and liability insurance. Payment for small projects due upon completion. Larger projects are divided up into 3 payments or a financing company can be provided for you.

"Excellent. Prompt, always cleaned up after themselves. Very kind and trustworthy."

Onna K on August 2021

Family-owned business. Free Estimates. No project is too small or too large. You will receive the best possible quality service, custom tailored to fit your individual needs. We have over 20 years experience in remodeling, repairing and construction of homes. We offer a broad range of home improvement services that can dramatically improve the quality and value of your home. We have 4 employees and carry workman's comp and liability insurance. Payment for small projects due upon completion. Larger projects are divided up into 3 payments or a financing company can be provided for you.

"Excellent. Prompt, always cleaned up after themselves. Very kind and trustworthy."

Onna K on August 2021

Myers Construction, Inc.

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Myers Construction, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service custom home and remodeling company

We are a full service custom home and remodeling company

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Lawrence, KS

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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