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Adirondack Enterprises

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Adirondack Enterprises

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3 years of experience

Welcome to Adirondack Enterprises! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Welcome to Adirondack Enterprises! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Sterling Home Solutions, LLC

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Sterling Home Solutions, LLC

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Customers say: Terrific value
26 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Sterling is the area's #1 Sunroom and Basement Finishing company. We also specialize in Premium Custom Decks, Pergola and Retractable Awnings. We do projects in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Warren Counties. We are BBB+ accredited. Sterling is not just our name but the level of quality that goes into every project!

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Tara S on June 2024

Sterling is the area's #1 Sunroom and Basement Finishing company. We also specialize in Premium Custom Decks, Pergola and Retractable Awnings. We do projects in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Warren Counties. We are BBB+ accredited. Sterling is not just our name but the level of quality that goes into every project!

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Tara S on June 2024

The Hired Hand

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The Hired Hand

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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14 local quotes requested

B Squared Home Solutions committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Tyler, TX, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big or too small for our team. Call today, and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Brady delivered on timing and quality. He provided great advice and the small trex deck with stairs came out better than we originally envisioned. The work team led by Steve are meticulous craftsmen. Professional and courteous. We would highly recommend The Hired Hand."

Lou and Sherry F on May 2024

B Squared Home Solutions committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Tyler, TX, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big or too small for our team. Call today, and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Brady delivered on timing and quality. He provided great advice and the small trex deck with stairs came out better than we originally envisioned. The work team led by Steve are meticulous craftsmen. Professional and courteous. We would highly recommend The Hired Hand."

Lou and Sherry F on May 2024

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Elevated Home Improvements LLC

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Elevated Home Improvements LLC

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Free onsite estimate

We are a family owned business that pays attention to every little detail ensuring the projects come out flawless. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Remodeling basements is our specialty, making a whole new living space out of your existing home! Please give us a call today!

"Vito and his crew finished our 800 sq foot basement and we couldn’t be happier with the job done. He walked us through each step and answered any and all questions along the way. Him and his crew were always punctual and professional. They didn’t stop until everything was perfect and they had our seal of approval. I can’t recommend them enough, we absolutely love our new space!"

Hilary S on July 2022

We are a family owned business that pays attention to every little detail ensuring the projects come out flawless. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Remodeling basements is our specialty, making a whole new living space out of your existing home! Please give us a call today!

"Vito and his crew finished our 800 sq foot basement and we couldn’t be happier with the job done. He walked us through each step and answered any and all questions along the way. Him and his crew were always punctual and professional. They didn’t stop until everything was perfect and they had our seal of approval. I can’t recommend them enough, we absolutely love our new space!"

Hilary S on July 2022

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Elevated Home Improvements, LLC

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Elevated Home Improvements, LLC

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12 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

General Contracting Big jobs or small jobs, all jobs are accepted! Repairs, basements, kitchens, bathrooms, home theater and much more.. We do it all!

"We needed a wall removed and a finished area in our basement. This crew was responsive diligent and always made us feel comfortable discussing the project. We were very happy with the result "

Ashley F on August 2025

General Contracting Big jobs or small jobs, all jobs are accepted! Repairs, basements, kitchens, bathrooms, home theater and much more.. We do it all!

"We needed a wall removed and a finished area in our basement. This crew was responsive diligent and always made us feel comfortable discussing the project. We were very happy with the result "

Ashley F on August 2025

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TH Building Co

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TH Building Co

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2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I’ve been working in trades since I was a kid and have done a little bit of everything to include management and leadership along the way. My focus remains on quality, craftsmanship and the customer is treated fairly and respectfully.

I’ve been working in trades since I was a kid and have done a little bit of everything to include management and leadership along the way. My focus remains on quality, craftsmanship and the customer is treated fairly and respectfully.

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Intensive Renovations

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Intensive Renovations

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Established in 2019, Intensive Renovations has provided luxury renovations to both residential & commercial properties. Family owned and operated & fully insured.

"Fantastic, great customer service and quick response time."

Rusty B on September 2023

Established in 2019, Intensive Renovations has provided luxury renovations to both residential & commercial properties. Family owned and operated & fully insured.

"Fantastic, great customer service and quick response time."

Rusty B on September 2023

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Innovation Contracting, LLC

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Innovation Contracting, LLC

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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Welcome to Innovation Contracting !We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"We are so happy that we chose Damien and his crew for our basement reno. They were professional and excellent communicators. We had a lot going on...including drywall installation, new flooring and a new closet. The end result was beautiful! We highly recommend Innovation Contracting and look forward to working with them again."

Cori R on March 2024

Welcome to Innovation Contracting !We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"We are so happy that we chose Damien and his crew for our basement reno. They were professional and excellent communicators. We had a lot going on...including drywall installation, new flooring and a new closet. The end result was beautiful! We highly recommend Innovation Contracting and look forward to working with them again."

Cori R on March 2024

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MRM Construction Services LLC

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MRM Construction Services LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

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. I have been working on residential improvements professionally and personally for over 25 years. I specialize in detailed carpentry work to enhance the comfort of any home. From closets, entryway or kitchen built-ins to full framing renovations & additions. I take pride in the projects we complete. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! We are also a Barden Homes dealer for new custom homes as well. https://www.bardenbp.com I invite you to look at some of my recent projects completed.

"Really responsible and diligent crew. Did excellent work. Definitely the best quote. Enjoyed working with them."

James N on April 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. I have been working on residential improvements professionally and personally for over 25 years. I specialize in detailed carpentry work to enhance the comfort of any home. From closets, entryway or kitchen built-ins to full framing renovations & additions. I take pride in the projects we complete. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! We are also a Barden Homes dealer for new custom homes as well. https://www.bardenbp.com I invite you to look at some of my recent projects completed.

"Really responsible and diligent crew. Did excellent work. Definitely the best quote. Enjoyed working with them."

James N on April 2025

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ETA Pettit Builders & Home Repairs

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ETA Pettit Builders & Home Repairs

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Home repairs kitchen bath remodeling window does replacements building decks and deck repairs interior and exterior trim siding and much more

"Everything looks great and was done in a timely manner."

Cyn w on June 2023

Home repairs kitchen bath remodeling window does replacements building decks and deck repairs interior and exterior trim siding and much more

"Everything looks great and was done in a timely manner."

Cyn w on June 2023

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Stillwater, NY

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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