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Rockin Double S Construction
New to Angi

Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is Seth Savage and I owned a small business that I started to just give me and my family a little bit of financial freedom. At the same time I do what I do because I love it.\n\nI do not price gouge, when you get a price from m is the very bottom dollar and a great product in return for you as the customer to not be overwhelmed and for me and my family to make a little money.\n\nI am very passionate about my welding and wood working. I also build fences from barbed wire to chain link to wood privacy fences to pipe fence. I do add ons, remodels, bathroom renovations, and much more. Also your basic electric.

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Red Head Rehabs
4.3(
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

NOTE - RED HEAD REHABS DOES NOT PROVIDE CONTRACTING SERVICES. Red Head Rehabs specializes in providing home owners with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully complete their home renovation. We have a professional contractor Management system designed to help you control your contractor so that the contractor knows what your expectations are. We also provide great knowledge developed from our years of doing renovation work as investors! Our system can save you thousands of dollars, lower the cost of remodeling, teach you proven methods to successfully remodel your home, and help make your home renovation a success!!

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Legacy Builders
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Serving Mount Vernon, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Legacy Builders, Inc. is a Texas general contracting firm with experience, integrity and financial strength to perform an array of construction tasks efficiently and timely. \n\nLegacy has been in operation for ten years under the operation of Ben Bius. In 2008, Mike Keathley brought his fifteen years of experience and allowed Legacy Builders, Inc. to expand into commercial construction. As partners, this team provides tremendous experience, skill and expertise that has benefitted many clients, businesses and state and local entities over the years. \n\nTheir personal attention combined with a strong sense of reliability assures that no matter the type or size of the project it will be completed with the utmost quality and proficiency.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Mount Vernon, TX

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 Vernon, TX homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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