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Hixson Contracting LLC
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Hixson Contracting is 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

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MidAmerica Basement Systems
4.5(
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality work with a lifetime guarantee on no cracks and a dry basement. I originally had a problem with the way an employee explained the warranty to me. She indicated that it was void because I had not contacted the company within 30 of my brother's death. However, a spokesperson from the company today told me that that was incorrect information. They are restoring the lifetime warranty in my name at no charge. I am pleased with how they handled my complaint."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bob's Home Improvement Co
4.8(
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called the company on approximately 9/10/12 to ask for an estimate for ceiling texture repair for various areas in my home. Someone came on approximately 9/17/12 to do a walk-through and look at the work we needed to have done. We were told that someone would contact us in a few days with an estimate. I don't know if there was a miscommunication, but we never heard from anyone with an estimate. We didn't try to contact Bob's again, and just hired another company to do the work. <br />"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Doerrfeld Solutions LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Marion, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had it on a large four seasons which had two levels and also needed some work done in the house as far as painting and ceiling being painted. They did a lot of the work in the evening and on the weekends because they had they jobs also. But they were very efficient and did a great job. I would definitely hire them again. And their prices were very reasonable."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Marion, IA

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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