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Avatar for American Supreme Construction LLC
American Supreme Construction LLC
5.0(
313
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with ASC. Don was professional, responsive and honest. It is very clear that he is passionate about what he does. The team did great quality work, finished on time and left everything clean. The bathroom looks beautiful. Highly recommend!"
Roof Installation EPDM 51,000 sq/ft
Roof Installation EPDM 51,000 sq/ft
Roof Installation EPDM 51,000 sq/ft
Roof Installation EPDM 51,000 sq/ft
Roof Installation EPDM 51,000 sq/ft

+37

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BAS Construction
5.0(
41
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a great experience. Sina and his team were professional and took great care to do a great job. They constantly had new ideas to make the process better and worked with me on ideas I had. Best contractors I have ever worked with."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Basements Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project

+22

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Prestige Design & Build Corp.
5.0(
35
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely professional with a great eye for detail. Ensures needs are met and very commutative. Respectful and total gentleman. Assisted us to help get the job done right. "
Demarest multiple room remodel
completion of renovation
Addition project progress
Rear addition project
Master bedroom suite

+497

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Monk's Home Improvements
Monk's Home Improvements
4.7(
580
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Roberto and his team helped us select, paint, and install a large custom french door for our home office. Roberto understood our vision, made the process simple, and handled the project efficiently. Roberto was quick to respond, and showed up exactly when he said he would to make sure his team was on time and understood what we wanted. We are so happy with the way the door came out, and highly recommend Roberto and his team at Monk's."
Wooden double vanity with matching floating shelves and picture-frame wainscoting.
View from entry door. Black free-standing tub and tiled shower. Patterned porcelain tile floor.
View out the window from the claw-foot tub. Deep gray paint on the walls above the wainscoting.
Detailed view of tile used in the shower.
Additional Photos

+35

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for DMR Millwork
DMR Millwork
4.9(
39
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience with DMR. They came to do a simple job of repairing a shower pan and it grew into a much more intense repair do to a leak. They got it finished in a relatively short timeline and the price seemed fair. I will use them again for any future work I need at my home. I highly recommend"
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen

+134

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fiorino Custom Homes
5.0(
29
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santo has now completed the replacement of all doors in our home. Which looks so beautiful and makes our home more up to date and provides such a clean look. Santo installed a new hard wood floor in our entire main floor level. He went to the flooring store to help us pick out the flooring and he was able to advise the flooring rep of exactly what flooring and materials were needed to complete the job. He built valances for our kitchen windows, patio door, and hung the new blinds for us which look fabulous. In addition to providing more storage space for us, he built a coat rack and shelf for my husband's hats in our basement. Saved us space and it looks great as well as being very functional. He built a covering made of wood and placed it around the base of our fireplace to hide speaker wires and it is simply beautiful. Santo is excellent in all that he does and is an expert woodsmen. He is very flexible and will work with your schedule. I HIGHLY recommend him for whatever your home repair needs are. Our friends and family are always complimenting the transformation he made to our home."
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Additional Photos

+41

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nicopal Construction
4.9(
67
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vince and his team were absolutely amazing! Everything looks great, and they got it all done so quickly for us. I will definitely be hiring them again for any future contracting work. Can’t speak highly enough about Vince, Roy, and the rest of the team. Thank you guys so much!"
Roofing Siding Masonry
Roofing Siding Masonry
Roofing Siding Masonry
Roofing Siding Masonry
Roofing Siding Masonry

+236

Response time11 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Skies Are The Limit, LLC
Skies Are The Limit, LLC
4.9(
42
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Skies Are The Limit to add a shower in a very small space, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the start, Adrian was professional and honest about what could realistically be done in the limited area. Adrian came up with a smart design solution that maximized every inch of space. Adrian is extremely punctual and respectful of our time. He arrived exactly when scheduled every day and kept the project moving efficiently without any delays. I would absolutely recommend him based on his punctuality alone! I am looking forward to working with him again in the near future to remodel my kitchen."
Kitchen Renovation
Bathroom
Bathroom Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Bathroom Renovation

+58

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
4.8(
534
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Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our existing Owens Corning wall panels had been damaged in a basement flood. Although the framework and panels had changed since our initial install some 20 years ago, they custom made new panels that fit perfectly. Additionally, they replaced interior doors and repaired drywall. The work was done on our schedule and done to our satisfaction. Their customer service was great. They came back out to adjust a door that wasn't closing perfectly."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Plainfield, NJ

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 Plainfield, NJ homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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