Top-rated basement remodelers.

Get matched with top basement remodelers in Mount Pleasant, SC

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Basement remodelers in Mount Pleasant

Avatar for Custom Carolina Construction LLC
Custom Carolina Construction LLC
4.7(
35
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carson and his Crew were amazing! Renovations can be a very stressful time but he made it seamless just like his work! Everything he did to our home is beautiful and we can’t wait to hire him for our next project:-) He is a person of his word and shows up on time as promised! We highly recommend him for any of your home projects!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Hanging Bed
Hanging Bed

+1

Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Cransten
Cransten
4.4(
157
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cransten Handyman and Remodeling were amazing! I had a rush job with several remodeling problems in my house and they accomplished every single item professionally and efficiently. Everything looks awesome. They kept in touch with you and lets you know exactly what's going on each day. I would highly recommend them for any job."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+18

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cransten, Inc. DBA Cransten Handyman and Remodeling
Cransten, Inc. DBA Cransten Handyman and Remodeling
4.7(
344
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed to remodel two bathrooms so we hired Cransten. They sent Juan R and he is quite simply the best. Very talented, very efficient, and very nice. Definitely would recommend ."
Garage Cabinet Assembly
Bathroom Shower Tile
Fencing Job
Fencing Job 2
Kitchen Remodel

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Groundworks
Groundworks
4.3(
81
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John White and Joseph Winis were on time and did a good job. Eric Pratt and Ashley were very helpful. All Mount Valley employees were very professional."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+13

104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Better Built Custom Home Builders
5.0(
1
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Better Built Custom Home Builders is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nBetter Built Custom Home Builders is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mount Pleasant Residential Repair, LLC
Mount Pleasant Residential Repair, LLC
5.0(
8
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They repaired the kitchen floor after a serious leak as well as repaired and replaced the subfloor foundational wood beams. We were stuck because we had to have the work done prior to an appraisal of the house in a week. Surprisingly they were able to move quickly and help us out. We were delighted with the professionalism of Chip and his foreman and all the workers! We were happy to share the house with them for a couple days and very pleased with the final work."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for King Construction
King Construction
4.3(
29
)

Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding workmanship and attention to detail no matter what the project. Trey King had such wonderful ideas that I had no thought of after planning for several years. My condo is a showcase now and I recommend him to everyone! the results were wonderful for a fair price."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 47
FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Mount Pleasant, SC

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 Mount Pleasant, SC homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.