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Haven Home Builders LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They completely remodeled bathroom, beautiful job ! Now have an awesome walk-in shower. Responsive to problems with flooring that developed later. His team also completed hardwood flooring on my first floor along with installing a new dishwasher. Mark has a great eye for design. We got to know him while he was flipping houses in our neighborhood. Transformed these houses into beautiful homes now occupied by young families with children. They have also completed flooring and deck repair for family members."
Decks and Porches Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Decks and Porches Project
Drywall Project

+11

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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P-R-O
5.0(
17
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a true pleasure working with Curtis on our basement remodel. He installed tile and wet bar and resurfaced a fire place floor to ceiling. He was quick and efficient while still maintaining excellent work. I am a new home owner and would have been easy to take advantage of but Curtis was honest with pricing and had awesome recommendations for the parts of the project my wife and I were not sure on. I would strongly recommend Curtis to anyone looking for a contractor and I plan to use him again in the future for a deck project."
Before
Design phase
we reused the old wooden siding we removed
that's alot of daylight
hickory hardwood/ LED recessed lights

+51

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Dream Works Remodeling Enterprise
5.0(
9
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dreamworks was terrific to work with. They delivered four beautifully remodeled bathrooms— on time and on budget. I definitely recommend them."
Remodeling - General Project
Cafe window wall for the opposite side of the room matching the bar.
Bar and Flooring details
Bathroom remodel
Remodeling - General Project

+23

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Restor-Rite
5.0(
10
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workmanship was top notch. I’m very pleased with the results. Happy to recommend this company to anyone needing home repairs and/or remodeling. "
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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KeystoneBuilds Contracting & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had my bathroom remodeled by Keystonebuilds and I couldn't be happier with the results. The team was professional, efficient, and paid attention to every detail. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to upgrade their bathroom."
Shower
Shower
Kitchen
Before
Kitchen

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sky Wood & Tile Flooring
4.8(
105
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Luis and CJ were very professional. Project was shower remodel. Turned out gorgeous. Timeline 3 days all completed. Wonderful outcome. Beautiful work. Excellent cleanup. Always on time with good communication and feedback. I definitely recommend Sky Wood and Tile. I will let others know of their great work."
Plank wood tile floor
Luiz
tile floor with mosaic picture
Luiz
tile floor to look like wood throughout bottom floor

+19

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
A & J Contracting Company, LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired him to do a pretty significant remodel on a duplex investment property. The building was old and had a lot of subpar work done by the previous owner that had to be fixed. He worked with my budget and stood by his work as he actually fixed a leak in the roof 2 months after the work had been completed. Anthony was a great partner as he told me exactly what to expected and helped me save money where possible. His knowledge of the investment/rental perspective helped me reach my goals with the duplex. I plan to buy again and will definitely be using Anthony and team for any work needed."
 bathroom before picture
 bathroom after picture
 kitchen remodel photo
 Rough framing for basement remodel
drywall work for basement remodel

+23

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, PA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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