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Merinos Custom Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Port Charlotte, FL and surrounding areas

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Hi this is Juan Merino, your Florida local Contractor ready to help you in any need at home, we do small repairs, like drywall, paint flooring, kitchen, bathrooms & all related to residential remodeling and much more, my business is qualified with all insurances and count with a Florida State License # CBC1269685 so we can also assist you in commercial construction, residential additions, new construction, permitting and more, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or looking for a free estimate, I’m here at the disposition to assist and help you to any of your residential and commercial needs!

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Designing Home Inc
5.0(
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Serving Port Charlotte, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am so happy that Angi connected me with Designing Home! The owner, Kaveh, is everything I wanted in a contractor: professional, responsive, reliable, and highly skilled. We are very happy with our newly remodeled bathroom and cannot wait to have Designing Home return for additional projects in the future. I highly recommend that you hire them for your projects as well."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RBA Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Port Charlotte, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"Just getting done idea of costs for projects being considered. Rudy was very nice at taking time to come over and discuss what we wanted done. He gave us an estimate on labor which we felt was a fair cost for what we wanted done. He was more than willing to get samples of materials needed fir us and get prices. He showed us some pictures of work he had done and was doing. We would consider contacting him again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Builders of Southwest Florida Inc
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Serving Port Charlotte, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Warranties offered

"Great experience.  Prompt, courteous, professional service.  No hidden costs.  I chose Cornerstone because this is their primary business.  I got an estimate from a home improvement store, but while I was there, a customer called needing immediate attention and his salesperson was out to lunch.  Upon returning from lunch, my salesperson gave him the message, but he refused to return the call right away saying he was busy and had other things to do, even though he was told the installer was there with questions.  Cornerstone's estimate was higher than the home improvement store, but the courtesy, service, and promptness were worth the extra dollars.  I am a highly satisfied customer.  Another difference is that when I chose my countertops, at the home improvement store, I was shown a 1x3 inch chip.  At Cornerstone, I actually walked through their warehouse and yard and could look at full pieces or quartz and granite.  I was also given a large sample to take home and make sure of my final choice. From the time I approved the estimate to the time my countertops were installed was approximately 1 week.  My design consultant, Donna Smith, was excellent with offering suggestions and spent a great deal of time with me.  The installation crew headed by Jackson was very efficient and professional.  There was a slight problem with the size of the backsplash and one of the crew was sent back to Ft. Myers to have it recut correctly.  (It was a 1 1/2 hour trip back to Ft. Myers.) The other two continued working, completing what they could while waiting.  He returned later that day, backsplash was installed, work all completed and they cleaned up. ( I just feel like another company would have either tried to make the wrong size work, messing up my wall tile, OR they would have said oh we have to go have this recut, we'll be back next week). <br /> You can expect quality service with this company."
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Iga Construction
5.0(
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Serving Port Charlotte, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything in which IGA did for my family and I was out of this world in which serious was unbelievably beautiful perfect and came out to be much more than I could have ever imagined nor expected as well dream of I was in tears is how beautiful of a job they did on my entire home I have pictures if you would like to see. I am willing to go to any extent to help IGA construction become to most known that is the least I can do for all they did for me at a very low price for work that If I went with another company or contractor I would have paid triple plus some and the out come would have never ever been what it is now as I meantioned most beautiful work and a dream come true to have a home that I never thought was possible all thanks to IGA construction Matt as well crew."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Port Charlotte, FL

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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