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Elite Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very happy with Sergey and his crew! This is the second project that i have used them for. The first project was building a garage and breezeway and this project was doing a lot of the finish work such as trim and painting. The garage and breezeway looked so nice when they were done. All of the detail work matched the existing home so well they looked like they had been built at the same time. You would never know that the home and the garage were built 20 years apart! Sergey was very thorough and explained all the details involved to me. His crew was always there when they said they would be and always cleaned up thoroughly each day. I definitely recommend them and will be reaching out to them for some additional work in the near future!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Merit Electric of Spokane, Inc.
4.8(
35
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Merit Electric has been in business serving the Pacific Northwest since 1982. In that time, we have completed literally thousands of projects of varying size and complexity. Merit Electric is fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. The foundation of our business is your trust. *We honor a 10% military discount, 10% senior discount and free estimates.*

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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G&S Customs LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"AMAZING!! I am almost reluctant to write this review as I don't want to share Jerry with anyone else! My master bedroom and master bathroom transformation are nothing short of phenomenal. Jerry's knowledge, professionalism and patience with a remodeling newbie like me are unparalleled. We hit a few snags along the way and Jerry walked us through it and dealt with the issues with ease. We could not have asked for a better experience. We have many more projects in mind for him in the future. Details: Complete replacement of master bedroom flooring, moving walls, creating a closet with custom, built-in shelving/hanging storage, painting, replace/update trim and doors. Complete overhaul of master bath, creation of custom, completely tiled shower room with soaking tub, all bath fixtures replaced, floors and walls tiled, linen closet with built-in shelves added."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Smart Finishes
4.9(
26
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Smart Finishes employs on average 12-20 experienced painters. Smart Finishes only uses reputable and fully licensed/bonded subcontractors. Most of our remodel work is performed in-house. Smart Finishes trade associations are the PDCA (Paint and Decorating Contractors of America),NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) and \nSHBA (Spokane Home Builders Association). References supplied upon request.

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Alpine Construction
4.3(
60
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Serving Santa, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a full service construction company that is family owned and operated since 1986. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Washington North Idaho & Montana (BBB). We are members of the Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) and Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW). We are certified applicators and installers of United Coatings and KM Coatings Mfg. elastomeric roof coatings. We are preferred contractors and installers for Pabco Roofing Products. We are vendors who do a lot of work for The Spokane Housing Authority, Spokane Public Library, The Spokane Airport, and several local Management Companies. We contract all phases of construction work for any size of job, from single family homes, to rentals, to large commercial projects. We also provide roof and siding inspections. All of Alpine Construction employees are experienced and skilled. We are set up to accomplish all of the construction needs without sub-contracting; besides electrical and plumbing contractors who we have a long standing relationships with.

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Santa, ID

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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