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Gima Construction

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Gima Construction

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16 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, 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!

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Leonard H on September 2020

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, 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!

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Leonard H on September 2020


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A & R General Contractor, Inc.

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A & R General Contractor, Inc.

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13 years of experience
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We are a family business, specializing in tiling services, hardwood flooring, and more! We have been servicing Orange County since the early 2000's. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

We are a family business, specializing in tiling services, hardwood flooring, and more! We have been servicing Orange County since the early 2000's. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!


Branko’s Construction Company

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Branko’s Construction Company

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46 years of experience

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.

General Contractor/ General contractors license. Having a full staff of professionals designated to their trade. Estimate recommended, and price agreed upon over the phone. After negotiating what is to be repaired, a contract, and all of it's terms will be stipulated.


R J BERMUDEZ CONSTRUCTION SVC

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R J BERMUDEZ CONSTRUCTION SVC

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General contracting Design building and consulting

General contracting Design building and consulting


Fine Design Builders

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Fine Design Builders

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16 years of experience

home construction, new or remodeling, garages, patios, kitchen, bath, you think it, we build it

home construction, new or remodeling, garages, patios, kitchen, bath, you think it, we build it


Damian DeLapp Builders

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Damian DeLapp Builders

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We have been building custom homes, additions and performing extensive remodels since 1981. We pride ourselves on being a hands on builder with attention to detail and craftsman. Honesty and integrity have rewarded us through the years with excellent references and clients that are proud to call us friends today. Foundations and framing are still preformed in house guaranteeing quality and precision from the ground up.

We have been building custom homes, additions and performing extensive remodels since 1981. We pride ourselves on being a hands on builder with attention to detail and craftsman. Honesty and integrity have rewarded us through the years with excellent references and clients that are proud to call us friends today. Foundations and framing are still preformed in house guaranteeing quality and precision from the ground up.


Von Soman Design

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Von Soman Design

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37 years of experience

We Build projects that last. Kitchen and Bath remodeling services. 30 years of experience. Big and small projects accepted and every one treated with craftsmanship work quality and personal service. Vince will guide your project through on time and on budget and get you that great look your after.

We Build projects that last. Kitchen and Bath remodeling services. 30 years of experience. Big and small projects accepted and every one treated with craftsmanship work quality and personal service. Vince will guide your project through on time and on budget and get you that great look your after.


DeVries Construction

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DeVries Construction

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41 years of experience

Family owned & operated.

Family owned & operated.


The Wood Joint

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The Wood Joint

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34 years of experience

CUSTOM cabinetry at a fraction of the cost of stock cabinetry supplied by the big box home improvement centers.

CUSTOM cabinetry at a fraction of the cost of stock cabinetry supplied by the big box home improvement centers.


Flooring America of Laguna Hills

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Flooring America of Laguna Hills

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22 years of experience

Flooring America of Long Beach is more than just a flooring specialty store. We are experts trained in flooring sales and design and will help you find the perfect floor for the way you live. As part of America's leading flooring retail group, our 500-store nationwide buying power guarantees you low prices on thousands of carpet types and other flooring options backed by the most solid warranties in the floor covering industry. Every Flooring America store is locally owned, so we can also guarantee a truly unique level of personal service. Our goal is to make sure you enjoy your shopping experience and find exactly what you want so that you are confident in your purchase.

Flooring America of Long Beach is more than just a flooring specialty store. We are experts trained in flooring sales and design and will help you find the perfect floor for the way you live. As part of America's leading flooring retail group, our 500-store nationwide buying power guarantees you low prices on thousands of carpet types and other flooring options backed by the most solid warranties in the floor covering industry. Every Flooring America store is locally owned, so we can also guarantee a truly unique level of personal service. Our goal is to make sure you enjoy your shopping experience and find exactly what you want so that you are confident in your purchase.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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