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Dave Murphy Contracting, LLC, opened its doors in 2001, and we have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we have grown, we have been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every addition, basement, kitchen and bathroom remodel that we complete. Our quality craftsmanship will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. Our one-on-one service is our dedication to your vision. We look forward to speaking with you and understand that this investment in your home is an investment in your future. Do not hesitate to phone or e-mail us directly to schedule a time to meet.
"Dave originally stayed at our Airbnb and later returned to help with some exterior water damage repairs. After I reached out, he was on-site within a week to take care of the issue. His work was professional, his response time was impressively quick, and his pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend Dave to anyone in need of reliable and high-quality service."
Jordan C on June 2025
Dave Murphy Contracting, LLC, opened its doors in 2001, and we have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we have grown, we have been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every addition, basement, kitchen and bathroom remodel that we complete. Our quality craftsmanship will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. Our one-on-one service is our dedication to your vision. We look forward to speaking with you and understand that this investment in your home is an investment in your future. Do not hesitate to phone or e-mail us directly to schedule a time to meet.
"Dave originally stayed at our Airbnb and later returned to help with some exterior water damage repairs. After I reached out, he was on-site within a week to take care of the issue. His work was professional, his response time was impressively quick, and his pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend Dave to anyone in need of reliable and high-quality service."
Jordan C on June 2025
SHC Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience of engineering unique solutions to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. If you are handy and just not sure where to start, we also provide consulting services. Please feel free to contact us today! Call us directly for a faster response.
"He finished the roof but did not tell me about the error in his workmanship. He did not finish the whole work. Update 12/22/2021: He finished the roof and said he fixed the problem, he showed me how he was to complete the repairs and after it was complete the work was not done in the manner he said he would do it. A new problem was noticed with the shingles and they are overhanging on a peak of the roof and are not attached and will blow off with high winds. The second part of the job, to put two sides on the shed was not done properly, he is charging me to come out to fix it, which is ridiculous, that is why contractors put that in their estimates. He was going to come out on a Saturday but change to Friday since it was going to rain on Saturday, when he called me and by the time he arrived on the job site it would be dark, I told him I did not want him to work in the dark with a flashlight. he keeps giving me excuses on why he cannot come out on certain days for personal reasons. The job should have been completed in October, except for his constant excuses for not being able to come out. If the problems are not resolved by the end of the year I will escalate this by other means."
David W on November 2021
SHC Contracting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience of engineering unique solutions to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. If you are handy and just not sure where to start, we also provide consulting services. Please feel free to contact us today! Call us directly for a faster response.
"He finished the roof but did not tell me about the error in his workmanship. He did not finish the whole work. Update 12/22/2021: He finished the roof and said he fixed the problem, he showed me how he was to complete the repairs and after it was complete the work was not done in the manner he said he would do it. A new problem was noticed with the shingles and they are overhanging on a peak of the roof and are not attached and will blow off with high winds. The second part of the job, to put two sides on the shed was not done properly, he is charging me to come out to fix it, which is ridiculous, that is why contractors put that in their estimates. He was going to come out on a Saturday but change to Friday since it was going to rain on Saturday, when he called me and by the time he arrived on the job site it would be dark, I told him I did not want him to work in the dark with a flashlight. he keeps giving me excuses on why he cannot come out on certain days for personal reasons. The job should have been completed in October, except for his constant excuses for not being able to come out. If the problems are not resolved by the end of the year I will escalate this by other means."
David W on November 2021
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
Longacre Handyman Improvements is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. As a family run business we strive to have the best customer service and customer satisfaction around. The Longacre family name is known for our hard work and dedication to helping our customers fulfill their home dreams. No job is too large or to small. Jobs ranging from something as small as hanging pictures, or moving furniture. Or as large projects like finishing basements. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly in a timely manner. - please Call me now for a free estimate. - 4847539111
"Friendly and quick service!"
Colleen M on June 2023
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
Basement Gurus LLC, is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional waterproofing services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call us today, so that we can give you a free estimate and make your project come to life!
"Lucas was great to work with! He was knowledgeable, thorough, and provided a professionally written quote onsite. "
Dax A on May 2025
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving East Coast 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. Please call 508-674-0324 with any questions or to schedule a no charge consultation and design.
"I highly recommend Lux Renovations/Owens Corning Basements for refinishing basements. The initial consultant was highly professional and it never felt like he was a ‘salesman’ with high pressure tactics just trying to get his commission. I have never refinished a basement before and assumed it would be the same as any other room in the house but I felt extremely reassured about the materials and methods used to keep the basement in the best condition as possible. When it came to the instillation, I cannot speak highly enough of the people that made it happen. They were prompt, hardworking, considerate, and there was never a moment we were concerned about having people we didn’t know in our home. The results are wonderful. Our basement was feeling like a dingy place we just put stuff but now it is open, clean, and an enjoyable place to be."
Mary D S on November 2024
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving East Coast 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. Please call 508-674-0324 with any questions or to schedule a no charge consultation and design.
"I highly recommend Lux Renovations/Owens Corning Basements for refinishing basements. The initial consultant was highly professional and it never felt like he was a ‘salesman’ with high pressure tactics just trying to get his commission. I have never refinished a basement before and assumed it would be the same as any other room in the house but I felt extremely reassured about the materials and methods used to keep the basement in the best condition as possible. When it came to the instillation, I cannot speak highly enough of the people that made it happen. They were prompt, hardworking, considerate, and there was never a moment we were concerned about having people we didn’t know in our home. The results are wonderful. Our basement was feeling like a dingy place we just put stuff but now it is open, clean, and an enjoyable place to be."
Mary D S on November 2024
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business, and stands behind our work. We specialize in a variety of home improvement and home repair projects, from kitchen and bathroom remodels to smaller handyman-related tasks. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call/text today 717-663-9926
"They did an excellent job, complete, efficient and cleaned up very well."
Stuart H on November 2024
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business, and stands behind our work. We specialize in a variety of home improvement and home repair projects, from kitchen and bathroom remodels to smaller handyman-related tasks. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Give us a call/text today 717-663-9926
"They did an excellent job, complete, efficient and cleaned up very well."
Stuart H on November 2024
I pride my business on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. I am an expert in several areas of home repairs and improvements. I will do my best to keep you as educated as possible and keep you informed on your repairs and projects. I look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give me a call today for a free estimate!
"Kyle painted and replaced flooring in two of my apartments; in addition power washing and staining the deck. He is a hard worker and reasonably priced. I will be using his services in my future projects:) Thank you for your time and skills! God bless"
june l on June 2025
I pride my business on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. I am an expert in several areas of home repairs and improvements. I will do my best to keep you as educated as possible and keep you informed on your repairs and projects. I look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give me a call today for a free estimate!
"Kyle painted and replaced flooring in two of my apartments; in addition power washing and staining the deck. He is a hard worker and reasonably priced. I will be using his services in my future projects:) Thank you for your time and skills! God bless"
june l on June 2025
Welcome to Blue Collar Construction, LLC. Locally owned and operated by Justin Dolla, he specializes in roofing, siding and windows and decks. With over 20 years of experience, Blue Collar Construction, LLC, prides themselves on their customer service, professionalism and quality work. Contact today to complete your remodeling project.
"Blue Collar replaced two existing decks and did a great job!! They fixed some issues with the existing decks and created a much better deck that is stronger and looks great. They kept us informed of the status of the project and delivered on all their promises. They were easy to talk to and answered all our questions. It was obvious they have a lot of experience and excellent workmanship."
Jake D on April 2023
Welcome to Blue Collar Construction, LLC. Locally owned and operated by Justin Dolla, he specializes in roofing, siding and windows and decks. With over 20 years of experience, Blue Collar Construction, LLC, prides themselves on their customer service, professionalism and quality work. Contact today to complete your remodeling project.
"Blue Collar replaced two existing decks and did a great job!! They fixed some issues with the existing decks and created a much better deck that is stronger and looks great. They kept us informed of the status of the project and delivered on all their promises. They were easy to talk to and answered all our questions. It was obvious they have a lot of experience and excellent workmanship."
Jake D on April 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I would give Phil a 20 star rating. He gave me a brand new kitchen. Put flooring in my living room. Excellent work. I have some more that needs to be done and Phil's the one. He suggests things. Makes it look really nice. "
Audrey F on July 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I would give Phil a 20 star rating. He gave me a brand new kitchen. Put flooring in my living room. Excellent work. I have some more that needs to be done and Phil's the one. He suggests things. Makes it look really nice. "
Audrey F on July 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, 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. Customer Satisfaction is at the utmost importance to us. We can't wait to work with you.
"Getting repairs made to our porch was quick, easy, and affordable. After receiving an estimate, a contractor was sent out a few days later, and the repairs were completed within a few hours. Everyone was kind and professional. 10/10 would recommend!"
Michelle D on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, 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. Customer Satisfaction is at the utmost importance to us. We can't wait to work with you.
"Getting repairs made to our porch was quick, easy, and affordable. After receiving an estimate, a contractor was sent out a few days later, and the repairs were completed within a few hours. Everyone was kind and professional. 10/10 would recommend!"
Michelle D on June 2025
FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Reading, PA
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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