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CW Construction

14143 Raccoon Mountain Road
5.00(
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•Approved Pro

CW Construction

14143 Raccoon Mountain Road
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With years of experience serving Grass Valley, and surrounding areas in Northern California; CW Construction is your solution for all your remodel needs. We take great pride in our quality, timeliness, and service on every job. We like to make your projects easy and worth your investment, satisfaction guaranteed on every project we complete. Feel free to call us at 530-802-1132 and don't forget to ask about the kind of custom work we can do for you!

"We loved the work and when we had unexpected problems they fixed it."

ryan x on January 2021

With years of experience serving Grass Valley, and surrounding areas in Northern California; CW Construction is your solution for all your remodel needs. We take great pride in our quality, timeliness, and service on every job. We like to make your projects easy and worth your investment, satisfaction guaranteed on every project we complete. Feel free to call us at 530-802-1132 and don't forget to ask about the kind of custom work we can do for you!

"We loved the work and when we had unexpected problems they fixed it."

ryan x on January 2021

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On The Line Construction

13595 Quaker Hill Cross Road
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

On The Line Construction

13595 Quaker Hill Cross Road
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
12 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

On The Line Construction inc. 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. Our focus is to get you the best product built or repaired no matter how small We look forward to working with you!

"Took less time than he estimated and cut us a deal for it."

Jeff C on September 2025

On The Line Construction inc. 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. Our focus is to get you the best product built or repaired no matter how small We look forward to working with you!

"Took less time than he estimated and cut us a deal for it."

Jeff C on September 2025

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Waters Construction Co.

4340 College View Way
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Waters Construction Co.

4340 College View Way
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•Approved Pro
2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride ourselves on quality and planning. Our team of well qualified professionals can handle any project that comes our way. Reasonably priced and reliable, we provide a service that exceeds expectations. We love building people’s ideas.

We pride ourselves on quality and planning. Our team of well qualified professionals can handle any project that comes our way. Reasonably priced and reliable, we provide a service that exceeds expectations. We love building people’s ideas.

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Barraza Construction, Inc.

11341 Crest View Drive
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Barraza Construction, Inc.

11341 Crest View Drive
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Welcome to BARRAZA CONSTRUCTION INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Great service, everything exceed expectations."

Zack M on February 2023

Welcome to BARRAZA CONSTRUCTION INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Great service, everything exceed expectations."

Zack M on February 2023

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California Sunrooms, INC

3160 Gold Valley Drive
4.20(
10
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California Sunrooms, INC

3160 Gold Valley Drive
4.20(
10
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
478 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

We are a family owned company that has been in business for over 40 years serving California. Specialising in Sunrooms, Patio Covers, Pergolas & decks. We offer many options in financing as well as monthly sales and deals.

"Loved this group"

Lisa C on November 2023

We are a family owned company that has been in business for over 40 years serving California. Specialising in Sunrooms, Patio Covers, Pergolas & decks. We offer many options in financing as well as monthly sales and deals.

"Loved this group"

Lisa C on November 2023

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
8
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.38(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Coulter's Flooring America

2309 E Tulare Ave
5.00(
1
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Coulter's Flooring America

2309 E Tulare Ave
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and serving the Valley since 1983 with the national buying power of the Flooring America co-op

Locally owned and serving the Valley since 1983 with the national buying power of the Flooring America co-op

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SafeRacks

25471 Arctic Ocean Dr
4.74(
23
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SafeRacks

25471 Arctic Ocean Dr
4.74(
23
)
Customers say: Super punctual
19 years of experience

SafeRacks is the premier provider of overhead garage storage. Our goal is to provide the highest quality ceiling racks designed to utilize wasted space in your garage. We pride ourselves on delivering the best product and supporting it with outstanding service. The SafeRacks patented design is intended to be the strongest overhead storage solution available with a lifetime warranty to back it up.

SafeRacks is the premier provider of overhead garage storage. Our goal is to provide the highest quality ceiling racks designed to utilize wasted space in your garage. We pride ourselves on delivering the best product and supporting it with outstanding service. The SafeRacks patented design is intended to be the strongest overhead storage solution available with a lifetime warranty to back it up.

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Cabinets.com

701 S Howard Ave
4.39(
38
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Cabinets.com

701 S Howard Ave
4.39(
38
)
Customers say: Terrific value
16 years of experience

Welcome to Cabinets.com, the largest online retailer of assembled discount kitchen cabinets. Purchasing kitchen cabinets online is something new to a lot of home owners and renovators. At Cabinets.com, our team strives to build trust over the internet, provide the best quality service and products, as well as care for our community and environment. Cabinets.com was started in 2009 as Kitchen Resource Direct, one of the first companies to sell assembled kitchen cabinets online. Since then, we have been growing, extending our product offerings and services. We were recognized in both 2014 and 2015 by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

"I contacted Cabinets.com because of a friend's recommendation. I am totally remodeling my kitchen top to bottom and had no idea how to go about creating a design or much else.. From the first phone call, I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect. I was assigned designer Greg Flassig. I was nervous about all the questions I had and whether he'd be willing to walk me though the process for as long as it took. Not only was he willing, but Greg calmly and patiently answered every single question. He spent as much time with me as I needed, explaining what I didn't understand, adjusting what I needed, and suggesting. what was optimal for. my needs. He even brainstormed solutions with me when I was unhappy with any aspect of the design. Not only did Greg professionally and compassionately help me, but he had a way of reducing my anxiety when it reared up. Greg was respectful of my budget and my needs, and truly heard what I said. He answered every single question I had, and when I didn't know what to ask, he knew what to say. I can't wait to get my cabinets and create my dream kitchen. After working with Greg, I have absolute confidence it will be perfect!"

Judi t on May 2025

Welcome to Cabinets.com, the largest online retailer of assembled discount kitchen cabinets. Purchasing kitchen cabinets online is something new to a lot of home owners and renovators. At Cabinets.com, our team strives to build trust over the internet, provide the best quality service and products, as well as care for our community and environment. Cabinets.com was started in 2009 as Kitchen Resource Direct, one of the first companies to sell assembled kitchen cabinets online. Since then, we have been growing, extending our product offerings and services. We were recognized in both 2014 and 2015 by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

"I contacted Cabinets.com because of a friend's recommendation. I am totally remodeling my kitchen top to bottom and had no idea how to go about creating a design or much else.. From the first phone call, I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect. I was assigned designer Greg Flassig. I was nervous about all the questions I had and whether he'd be willing to walk me though the process for as long as it took. Not only was he willing, but Greg calmly and patiently answered every single question. He spent as much time with me as I needed, explaining what I didn't understand, adjusting what I needed, and suggesting. what was optimal for. my needs. He even brainstormed solutions with me when I was unhappy with any aspect of the design. Not only did Greg professionally and compassionately help me, but he had a way of reducing my anxiety when it reared up. Greg was respectful of my budget and my needs, and truly heard what I said. He answered every single question I had, and when I didn't know what to ask, he knew what to say. I can't wait to get my cabinets and create my dream kitchen. After working with Greg, I have absolute confidence it will be perfect!"

Judi t on May 2025

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Nevada City, 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.

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