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Avatar for Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
4.4(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an outstanding experience with Owens Corning Basement Remodeling from start to finish. The entire team was phenomenal—professional, communicative, and truly dedicated to delivering high-quality work. One thing that really stood out was how quickly they got started. There was no unnecessary waiting, and they stayed on schedule the entire time, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. A special shoutout to Carlos and Luis, who worked tirelessly on our basement. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and strong work ethic were obvious every single day. They took great pride in their work, and it absolutely shows in the finished result. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you’re considering a basement remodel, I highly recommend Owens Corning—they exceeded our expectations in every way!"
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Games Room Before
Games Room After
Living Room Before

+128

Response time11 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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LANCASTER HOME REMODELING
4.9(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We highly recommend Lancaster Home Remodeling. They exceeded our expectations in every way: super-responsive communication, high-quality work, fantastic support during and after the project, and reasonable pricing. From the initial design phase, John offered thoughtful suggestions/advice and would point out potential issues. We found it invaluable. During the build, Kim responded very quickly to any emailed questions and even reached out to let us know if no one was working the next day so we could keep our dog home and save on dog daycare costs. A small example of how they focus on the homeowner in their plans/decisions. During the build process, we had water coming in from our bulkhead - from outside not part of the remodel. John went out of his way to try and stop the leak even though he didn't have to. He went above/beyond multiple times. We absolutely love the way the basement turned out. We enjoyed working with them, and our basement looks beautiful."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we started our plan of remodeling, the first thing we did was the complete roof replacement including kitchen vent & duct pipe installation to the roof, and new installation of attic ventilation. MMP did not only completed it just as agreed but also very efficiently. The crews were friendly, professional, and careful. The jobs were carefully managed and implemented effectively. I was impressed by Matt, who is the manager, and he does an outstanding job in managing the crews and the progress of the situation, and the communication was clear and always to the point. We then moved to initiate a search for a contractor of two bathrooms remodeling after completing the roof and attic vent, MMP was one of the many candidates. Matt has had not only the best idea and proposals but also shown an impressive & professional sense of evaluating the project accurately, including the possible structural modification as well as a competitive estimate of the cost of the build. His proposal included a rebuild of a wall of the bathroom to expand another one adjacent to it. Matt accepted to use my schematic design image (made with a software tool) and a spreadsheet list of the fixtures that I created - as many as fifty items including TOTO, Grohe, American Standard, Panasonic, and IKEA - to start the job (later changed some of them due to local plumbing code compliance) After beginning the bathroom remodel project, Matt shared what jobs will be done with us timely and efficiently via text so that we feel comfortable enough in knowing what is going on while living in the house of dust & noise from remodeling. The crews, Zen and Mark, were very courteous, extensively experienced, reliable, and friendly with excellent communication, sometimes with songs of 80s rock music. They ask me when more precise specifications are needed and notified me when they feel advance notifications are required. When a change is necessary due to inspection, they informed me and clarified what and why. I have never felt uncomfortable in living together with the remodel job which has lasted over four months. The completed two bathrooms were stunning, just as I imagined. Matt, Zen, and Mark have proved their strong & thoughtful expertise and lived up with my request patiently until completion. Great job. A home remodeling project cannot be successful without having a trusted partner, and my experience with MMP has led me to be glad to share my confidence that MMP has a credential to become your reliable partner to manage a construction project together."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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HS General Contracting
4.8(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Mostly well.  We purchased the Big Deal for 2 painters for a day which said it would be 2 painters for 9 hours for a total of 18 hours.  They showed up with 3 painters and said their day would end earlier since they would hit their 18 hours sooner with 3 people.  I do wish we had known that in advance, but it worked out.  They told at the beginning that the oil based primer wouldn't have time to dry because it needs to dry for 24 hours, so we had to go back to get latex primer while they prepped.  That was disappointing because everything I read was that the soot should really be covered with oil based primer so that it didn't bleed through.  I wish they had told me that when we were exchanging emails about the job, but maybe I should have known that already.  We had to have the job done that day though, so rescheduling wasn't really an option.  When my husband returned to the store to get latex paint, they asked him to pick up a pack of rollers also.
They did a quality job, painting the ceiling which was probably difficult since the family room had two levels, with part of the room having very high ceilings with skylights, and another part of the ceiling was over a staircase to the basement.  Since we had purchased a deal that was for a specific time frame, they covered a lot with their time, and my husband was set to complete what they didn't get to.  We were happy they were able to prime and paint the entire family room for the most part, and able to prime the bathroom as well.  
They were flexible and worked with us with what to do.  We needed to paint the family room and bathroom and kitchen.  We only wanted to pay for the one day and my husband was prepared to finish whatever was left over himself.  We were hoping they would finish the family room at least.  At some point my husband saw how much time was left, and decided he would rather have them prime the bathroom instead of cutting in along the floor in the family room with the paint (since my husband would rather finish the paint than deal with priming the bathroom himself).  They didn't have a problem with that.
The rooms turned out very well.  Would use them again in the future.
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Bathroom remodeling - Newton, MA
Wooden Outdoor Bathhouse for Backyard
Bathroom remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
She Shed

+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Acton Home Repair
Acton Home Repair
5.0(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was great to work with during the process, helped us design and did an excellent job executing on the vision. Always on time, reliable to his delivery schedule, and overall pleasure to work with. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for remodeling work."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Strong Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"Jack and Strong Builders did an amazing job on my kitchen remodel, I love it! I have waited nearly 20 years to remodel my kitchen and could not be happier with the results. I very much appreciated all of Jack's meticulous attention to every last detail and how quickly he was able to complete the job! I would never again use anyone other than Jack and Strong Builders to do work on my home. If you are looking for a professional, trusty worthy and high quality results then I would highly recommend Jack and Strong Builders. Jack was also able to answer all of my questions and provide guidance/recommendations to me during this process. Jack you have exceeded all my expectations on this project!!! I look forward to working with you again on my bathroom renovations. A million thanks!!"
Rear Elevation
Great Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Screened Porch

+123

Response time10 mins
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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VC Construction
4.9(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"I once joked to a friend in response to his 'since you are so happy with his work, I may hire him too', I told him, 'you don't choose Vinnie, Vinnie chooses you! Vinnie does the work as if it is his own project. Completely focused, attentive to the details. I liked most of this wor ethic. His quote was one of the most competitive. We interviewed about six different builders all with good ratings from friends or Angie's list. People he works with, electrician, plumber, HVAC were all very professional. Timely. Vinnie came up with this kitchen breakfast bar/island concept. He built it without much of an additional charge to the original quote. Gave us the address from where we could buy a quartz top. That breakfast bar became the central piece of the basement. There was a plain big wall on one side of the basement. Vinne came up with a cost-effective way to turn it into a brick-looking wall perfectly matching brick tiles in the kitchen. He put the kitchen brick tiles in one afternoon, without asking extra on top of the quote. Vinnie guided how best to get custom kitchen cabinets suitable for a basement. He installed the cabinets himself. He had put the crown of the cabinet twice to match two pieces of the crown in color, he did not ask for extra. He helped us choose the best option for flooring for humidity and told us where to find the most cost-effective flooring. He only charged us for putting the flooring down. All this gave us confidence that what he is charging us reasonable, he was not charging us extra on top of the material cost to him since we were buying the material ourselves after making sure that the price/quality was suitable for the project."
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Project was excellent. The communication on when they could start the project was exceptional . The quality of work was superb. With the new vinyl flooring covering on wthe cement basement, the room looks so new. I am very pleased with the results."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Titanium Painting & Renovations
Titanium Painting & Renovations
4.9(
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Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Titanium Painting & Renovation!\n\nWe proudly serve Middlesex County and surrounding Massachusetts areas with residential and commercial painting, deck construction and repairs, flooring installation, hardwood refinishing, siding replacement, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and full renovation services.\n\nBefore requesting an estimate, please note:\n• We are focused on serious clients ready to move forward.\n• We are not the cheapest company, and price alone should not be the deciding factor.\n• We value clear communication, professionalism, and quality workmanship.\n\nTitanium Painting & Renovation is fully licensed and insured, delivering clean work, reliable scheduling, detailed finishes, and professional project management from start to finish. Whether it’s a small upgrade or a full renovation, our goal is to provide a smooth experience and long-lasting results.\n\n📞 978-875-2791\n

Exterior Painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting
Exterior painting

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Stow, MA

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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