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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired McCormick Home Builders to remodel our living room, and we are beyond pleased with the result. The team was professional, worked efficiently, and Aris design ideas made a huge difference. The room feels so much brighter and more spacious. This was the best decision we made for our home, and we were already planning our next remodel with them."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

SGB Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time2 days
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COMPLETE BUILDERS INC
5.0(
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Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked several times with Complete Builders Inc. Termite woodworking, exterior painting of the entire home. It has always been a pleasure to work with CBI. I have always felt I got excellent results for my investments... After these past positive experiences, I have decided to work with CBI on a larger, more complicated, and personal project. Remodeling my kitchen while removing some walls and changing the entire floor plan of the kitchen, dining, and living rooms. The final result reached our high expectations. It looks fantastic and we got it for our estimated budget. Thanks to CBI Team."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ECG Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"EGC construction did an absolute marvelous job on my master bathroom and closet. They did so well in fact I ended up redoing the whole upstairs. This included 2 full baths and bedrooms 3 closets multiple windows flooring tile work sheet rock etc. It was a total face lift. The upstairs used to be the place I hid from guest now it makes me want to redo my downstairs. Everyone who sees the new master bedroom loves how clean and professional it looks. I wanted a bathroom that made me feel like I was on vacation in a 5 star hotel and that is exactly what I have now. Ed take great pride in his work and knows his craft. He demands that he is happy with the job and he has high expectations of what he wants. He is also very honest and wouldn’t cheat anyone out of a dime. He was open upfront with costs and everything was black and white. I would highly recommend ECG construction for any sort of remodel work with full confidence."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hollywood Refinishing
4.9(
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Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hollywood Refinishing restored my kitchen cabinets and painted most of the interior of my house. The workers were on time and cleaned up at the end of everyday. They were professional and did beautiful work on both the cabinets and the painting."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Berkley Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"<br /> <p>Well there it is – the beautifully restored home (see previous post) that inspired me call Berkley Construction in the first place.  (Walking my dog around the neighborhood, I often went by to see the latest developments as the exterior began to shaped up - pleased to see how carefully the home was restored.)    <br /> Upon meeting with Keith Berkley about my bathroom remodel, I was impressed from the beginning as he seemed very comfortable with the project I put before him.  Other contractors I had talked to were leery about my vision for a 1920s-style bathroom & tried to convince me to move forward with a more “updated” treatment that didn’t fit the character of my home.<br /> ESTIMATES, STARTUP, & PROCESS - Keith wrote up estimates that gave me options (throughout the process) so I could make informed decisions about the project priorities while staying within my budget.  At 'startup', Keith assembled the entire project crew to meet with me for a review of the construction plan which really gave me a confidence that everyone was on the same page going into the project.  During the process, the guys all listened well to what I wanted & asked questions along the way to ensure my expectations were being met.  Since I only have one bathroom, extra effort was made to keep my toilet working for as long as possible, for which I was especially grateful. <br /> FINISH WORK - As for the patch work along the adjacent living room wall, no one can tell there was a huge hole in the wall (with missing picture-rail moulding) unless I tell them.  They did a great job of matching the surrounding wall texture as well as the moulding. <br /> FAIR & EQUITABLE – As with any construction project, there are bound to be unanticipated issues to address which sometimes involve changes in cost.  While this project was no exception, I don’t believe these were used to my disadvantage at all.   Before starting into this remodel, I had heard far too many bad-contractor stories to be fully confident about which company to choose.  Berkley Construction proved to be a wise choice & I would certainly recommend them without hesitation.<br /> Thanks to Keith, Gary, Steve, Tim, Mark, Ricardo, Joe & Jose for a beautiful (& functional) bathroom!</p>"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Beach City Builders Inc
5.0(
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Serving Tecate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave added on a junior suite and bathroom to my house in 2006. In May 2011, we noticed that some tiles in the shower were buckling. This seemed particularly unusual as this room and bath are a guest room and bath and are not used daily by any means, and this was on an original exterior wall. In any event, I called Dave. He came by the house the following week to examine the shower. He determined that the wall was sound (it was an original exterior wall, not one Dave built) but rather that the subcontractor did a substandard job setting the tile. Dave left indicating that he would try to reach the sub, but felt certain the sub had gone out of business. Dave phoned me the next day to say the phone number he had for the sub was no longer in service. He then made arrangements for his current sub to come over after hours to make the repair. This sub determined that many more tiles were affected and reset tile on almost the entire wall. I was not charged for this...luckily, I had kept plenty of tiles at the time of construction, so there were no materials to be purchased. I was so appreciative of such follow up service...5 years later.! No excuses made, Dave stood by his work. That's a rarity these days. I highly recommend Dave not only for the outstanding job he did at the time of construction, but for his standing by his work and those he subs work out to...even when those subs disappear. I had spent in excess of $70,000 for this remodel and felt disappointed that a mere 5 years later, it was falling apart. But Dave made it right."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Tecate, CA

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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