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Monument Custom Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"They were great! I will definitely call them for my next project and recommend "
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Nexus Variety Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rylen was responsive and and showed up within a couple of hours to review my project and provide an estimate. Within a day of my acceptance he purchased and delivered supplies and started work. The project was completed within his estimate, his work is precise and meticulous. He cleaned up and left the area neater and cleaned than than it was when he started."
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck
Profrock Deck

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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SolidEdge Handyman & Carpentry
New to Angi

Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

I have been working in the trade of carpentry for 11 years, along the way I have learned skills in drywall, plumbing, and minor electrical work.\nFor the past year I have been involved with building custom homes and finishing work with them, just recently started my own company, SolidEdge Handyman & Carpentry, utilizing the skills I’ve learned and mastered the way. Working in Rapid City and the surrounding areas, I am dedicated to delivering beyond satisfactory work.

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All Star Construction
4.8(
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At All Star Construction, we believe that putting our clients and our company into a Design/Build team relationship at the very beginning, produces successful projects. Our clients are asked to list their expectations, their project needs and goals, and their budgets or financial investment range for their project. All Star Construction, as both the designer and the contractor, can produce elevations and floor plans, produce a guaranteed contract price, and build the exact project you envisioned. We have proven time and again this is a formula for success for all involved!\n\nadditional contact name - Rick Garner

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A C E LLC
4.4(
7
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Serving Rapid City, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A company that strives to seperate itself from other firms by consistently providing outstanding client communication, exceptional customer service, and a quality end product within a reasonable investment.

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Rapid City, SD

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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