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Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Dana Brunson is not only a craftsman at his trade but he stays on top of new technologies people need in their homes."
Bill R on January 2020
Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Dana Brunson is not only a craftsman at his trade but he stays on top of new technologies people need in their homes."
Bill R on January 2020
We are a full service General Contracting Company who can manage your project from conception to completion. This includes design, permitting and construction. Athough we specialize in providing turn-key services, we can also be contracted to perform any trade service or scope or work. Jason Lajeunesse, owner of JDL Building & Remodeling of New England, LLC, is a second generation building contactor with over 10 years of general contracting and trade experience. This experience and our strong Estimating and Project Planning Skills allow us to deliver our projects on budget and schedule.
"If you are looking for someone who is really going to work with you then JDL is for you. Jason tries extremely hard to listen to all requests and plans you might have. I would call him again if we had another project going on."
James C w on August 2011
We are a full service General Contracting Company who can manage your project from conception to completion. This includes design, permitting and construction. Athough we specialize in providing turn-key services, we can also be contracted to perform any trade service or scope or work. Jason Lajeunesse, owner of JDL Building & Remodeling of New England, LLC, is a second generation building contactor with over 10 years of general contracting and trade experience. This experience and our strong Estimating and Project Planning Skills allow us to deliver our projects on budget and schedule.
"If you are looking for someone who is really going to work with you then JDL is for you. Jason tries extremely hard to listen to all requests and plans you might have. I would call him again if we had another project going on."
James C w on August 2011
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 10 years in the industry, Envy Homes LLC, takes great pride on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see each project through to the customer's satisfaction. Give us a call today for an estimate and to get a General Contractor out to your home or business today!
"They showed up on time each day, were very knowledgeable of the work they performed. Showed up for the quote when we scheduled the first meeting and we were very impressed with the overall experience. The deck they built was spot on and perfect for our needs. They did make some recommendations as to how it would look and work better for us and we went with their decisions and are so happy and impressed. They were very neat about their work and very easy to talk with. I would never use anyone else, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for whatever you need. So great to work with."
phyllis p on July 2023
With over 10 years in the industry, Envy Homes LLC, takes great pride on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see each project through to the customer's satisfaction. Give us a call today for an estimate and to get a General Contractor out to your home or business today!
"They showed up on time each day, were very knowledgeable of the work they performed. Showed up for the quote when we scheduled the first meeting and we were very impressed with the overall experience. The deck they built was spot on and perfect for our needs. They did make some recommendations as to how it would look and work better for us and we went with their decisions and are so happy and impressed. They were very neat about their work and very easy to talk with. I would never use anyone else, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for whatever you need. So great to work with."
phyllis p on July 2023
RAM Construction is an owner/operator business. My customers expect to see me on the job, not a sub. I truly enjoy what I do for a living and am fortunate enough to live that dream.
"We hired Rich with RAM Construction to complete a major renovation to our property. With my husband being a contractor himself but having no time to do the work, this was a big step to take on our behalf and we needed a contractor we could trust to show up and complete this major renovation. Rich took the job on knowing full well what challenges may exist with working at another contractorâ s home. Rich was completely open to my husbandâ s suggestions as well as being able to provide his own ideas on how to complete the project. Even though we had a contract Rich has been very accommodating with allowing us to veer outside of the project specs. Rich has been great to work with and we recommend him 100% to anyone who may be looking for a great Contractor."
Nancy C on March 2020
RAM Construction is an owner/operator business. My customers expect to see me on the job, not a sub. I truly enjoy what I do for a living and am fortunate enough to live that dream.
"We hired Rich with RAM Construction to complete a major renovation to our property. With my husband being a contractor himself but having no time to do the work, this was a big step to take on our behalf and we needed a contractor we could trust to show up and complete this major renovation. Rich took the job on knowing full well what challenges may exist with working at another contractorâ s home. Rich was completely open to my husbandâ s suggestions as well as being able to provide his own ideas on how to complete the project. Even though we had a contract Rich has been very accommodating with allowing us to veer outside of the project specs. Rich has been great to work with and we recommend him 100% to anyone who may be looking for a great Contractor."
Nancy C on March 2020
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.
"Could not be happier with the materials, the workmanship, the professionalism and flexibility of the project manager (Dan) and primary workman (Paul), and the end result. Everything done exactly as planned, and they assisted us with some unrelated issues that weren't part of the project but were causing delays. All in all, a great experience and we love our finished basement (so do our grandkids!)."
Keith R on June 2025
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.
"Could not be happier with the materials, the workmanship, the professionalism and flexibility of the project manager (Dan) and primary workman (Paul), and the end result. Everything done exactly as planned, and they assisted us with some unrelated issues that weren't part of the project but were causing delays. All in all, a great experience and we love our finished basement (so do our grandkids!)."
Keith R on June 2025
Finishing your basement with Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate adds value and comfort to your home. We have over 30 years of remodeling experience through our parent company, Blackdog Builders, a full-service remodeling company serving Lowell, Nashua, Lynn, and nearby. Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate implements the Total Basement Finishing system, comprised of proven, patented basement products guaranteed to last, and fully customizable to suit your vision. If you have basement- finishing needs, Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate has the tools, contractors, and customer service expertise to help!
"The company (Black Dog) was hired to expand the bathroom and part of the basement renovation. The project started in October 2020 and it is still going through May 2021 with an unclear restart date after 2 no shows. It was promised to finish by Christmas. The company used 2 different colors of grout in the same room. They are planning to come back and redo it, waiting for 2 months now. They do not want to spend time on fixes. Leakage around the shower was noted, they promised to contact the subcontractor, but I have not heard from them yet. There are minor things missing, would pay attention to their contract as they may not do things like shelves installation as originally discussed. They seemed professional on initial evaluation and at the beginning, but now I am regretting that I hired them."
A T on May 2021
Finishing your basement with Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate adds value and comfort to your home. We have over 30 years of remodeling experience through our parent company, Blackdog Builders, a full-service remodeling company serving Lowell, Nashua, Lynn, and nearby. Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate implements the Total Basement Finishing system, comprised of proven, patented basement products guaranteed to last, and fully customizable to suit your vision. If you have basement- finishing needs, Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate has the tools, contractors, and customer service expertise to help!
"The company (Black Dog) was hired to expand the bathroom and part of the basement renovation. The project started in October 2020 and it is still going through May 2021 with an unclear restart date after 2 no shows. It was promised to finish by Christmas. The company used 2 different colors of grout in the same room. They are planning to come back and redo it, waiting for 2 months now. They do not want to spend time on fixes. Leakage around the shower was noted, they promised to contact the subcontractor, but I have not heard from them yet. There are minor things missing, would pay attention to their contract as they may not do things like shelves installation as originally discussed. They seemed professional on initial evaluation and at the beginning, but now I am regretting that I hired them."
A T on May 2021
Here at Hamill Home Improvements, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He was very professional"
Roland H on December 2024
Here at Hamill Home Improvements, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He was very professional"
Roland H on December 2024
At Tim McCusker Innovative Renovations, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of all our clients. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, jobsite cleanliness, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 40 years of experience in all phases of construction. Count on us for complete home renovations, kitchen and bath renovations, home additions and dormers, custom built-ins and cabinets, interior and exterior trim, windows, doors and siding.
"I have owned my construction company in the Seacoast for 40 years and Tim is by far one of the more accomplished carpenters I have come across. He does first quality work with framing to finish work and has done custom cabinets for me that I could not be happier with. He is very reliable and always shows up on time and his cost are very competitive with the industry standards."
butch R on April 2025
At Tim McCusker Innovative Renovations, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of all our clients. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, jobsite cleanliness, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 40 years of experience in all phases of construction. Count on us for complete home renovations, kitchen and bath renovations, home additions and dormers, custom built-ins and cabinets, interior and exterior trim, windows, doors and siding.
"I have owned my construction company in the Seacoast for 40 years and Tim is by far one of the more accomplished carpenters I have come across. He does first quality work with framing to finish work and has done custom cabinets for me that I could not be happier with. He is very reliable and always shows up on time and his cost are very competitive with the industry standards."
butch R on April 2025
New England home improvements in locally owned and operated specializing in general remodeling services. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"Micah was a joy to work with, on time, reasonably priced."
Steven G on March 2025
New England home improvements in locally owned and operated specializing in general remodeling services. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to customer satisfaction. pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"Micah was a joy to work with, on time, reasonably priced."
Steven G on March 2025
FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Portsmouth, NH
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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