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Golden Nails Construction
3.7(
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan's team took on a large basement renovation for me. They were able to start very quickly and made progress fast. Dan is very knowledgable when it comes to plumbing matters so that was very helpful. The bulk of the project wrapped up quickly but we had a few follow-ups that took a while to complete due to supply delays and weather/scheduling delays. My only issue is sometimes Dan was hard to nail down regarding his schedule but ultimately we got everything finished! A few small things needed to be adjusted but his team was quick to handle it. We are happy with the final result!"
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Backroads Home Repair LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick is a pleasure to work with, dependable, professional, pricing reasonable. He such a nice, polite, and king guy, we?ve build not just a customer relationship but he?s a good friend of ours. Would highly recommend him to those who is looking for remodel or any kind of construction for you business or home."
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Daniel Wallace
New to Angi

Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

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I’m a hardworking person who doesn’t like to leave projects half finished or looking sloppy, I can be a bit of a perfectionist. I’ve always fixed and built almost everything I needed myself and I take pride in being self sufficient. I’ve been an electrician for a year and half now and before that I was fabricating aerators for private residences. I have a wife and two children, so I can handle the chaos of a whole house remodel even if you decide to alter any details halfway through.

Dimmett's Home Repair Service
4.4(
146
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job ! They kept us informed during the entire remodel. They always showed up on time, cleaned up and left our house in working order before they left for the evening. They were very hard working and extremely friendly, always willing to answer questions and give us suggestions of what they believed would look best. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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American Basement Solutions
4.3(
46
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Credit card accepted

"Prior to choosing ABS, I received several quotes and made my final decision based ABS being family owned and operated. When I received my quote from Aaron, he inspected my crawl space and outside my home. He took several reading of the moisture throughout the wood. Aaron spent several hours going over all the issues he found. Time was not an issue for Aaron, as he explained the situation to us, he answered all our questions (sometimes twice) and was very polite. Now onto the days of installation, day one, Joe their lead engineer and crew arrived onsite. Joe was polite and knowledge of the job he was there to perform. He stayed in constant contact with me. Walked me through the process they were doing each day. They spent 5 days due to the size of the job. On day 4 is where they had issues, some larger jobs tends to have unexpected complications. The complications are where you will know if you hired a good company or not. As I stated Joe’s continuous communication with me helped me understand their issues and the company’s solutions. They had to call in more support and because this is a family owned company even the owner showed up. They took the time to explain to me what was happening and what they did to fix the issues. They did not charge me the additional material or time. They went above and beyond what most companies would have done. Now I have a solid and dry crawl space and that is all thanks to American Basement Solutions. I had a positive experience and would recommend this company to anyone. **Side note, Joe you where AWESOME! Thank you and Thank you to American Basement Solutions."
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Cassem Construction
5.0(
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our Mission is to provide every customer the best value and experience in the construction and home improvement industries. We are committed to the highest level of professionalism, quality of work, and best response time. Cassem Construction would like to fulfill all of your Home improvement needs inside and out. We have been in business since 1995 and strive for satisfied customers and perfection on every project. We provide free estimates and no trip charge. If you ever have a project and are interested in getting an estimate, feel free to give us a call. We will have our experienced contractor out to your house to give you a pressure and stress free estimate. Thank you and we look forward to doing business with you soon!

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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JB LAK
5.0(
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the Jack of All Trades Business. We can do almost anything your house desires. Painting, trim, power washing, yard care, small plumbing jobs, removal, installation, and much more. We have been running this small family business for three years now. However, the owner has been working in this field for over 10 years. Our secretary also has a degree in Business Management so you can be assured all jobs will be handled with the utmost professionalism, privacy, and accuracy.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
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Serving Oakland City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Oakland City, IN

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 Oakland City, IN homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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