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CM Construction Inc
4.3(
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Serving Sweet Home, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Full service construction firm, opened in 2000 offering home construction, restoration and remodeling. CM offers top notch workmanship through attention to detail, knowledge and talent. We strive to create the finest quality work and we are dedicated to our customer's satisfaction. This devotion has garnered us a valuable reputation that brings us repeat customers as well as introduces us to new clients with whom we continue professional relationships.

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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South Wind Electric
5.0(
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Serving Sweet Home, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

When you have commercial or residential electrical work that needs to be done quickly and with an eye for quality, look no further than South Wind Electric. We have a team of highly-trained, industry-certified electricians with years of experience working for both commercial and residential electrical clients in Cabot, Arkansas and surrounding cities. Premium service at an affordable price, that's the South Wind way! Electrical services for all of Central Arkansas.

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Diamond State Construction & Remodeling, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Sweet Home, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a full service construction and remodeling contractor, Licensed, Insured Bonded, and Experienced! Let us provide you with a free consultation and estimate on any of your projects.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Sweet Home, AR

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.

The Sweet Home, AR homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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