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Dirty Deeds Handyman Services
4.8(
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

When you call Dirty Deeds Handyman Service, You will speak with me, Robert Saunders and I will be the one that comes out and gives you a fair and honest estimate. I will also be the one that shows up and does the job. I am a one man crew. I do not subcontract out the work and I do not bring strangers picked up off of a street corner to your home to help. In the rare event that I do need a hand I bring my son. I work on a first to put up a deposit-first to get the job done basis. It is not uncommon for me to have deposits for several jobs and to be booked for 30 to 90 days out. This is usually the case with jobs that take several days to several weeks to complete. I can usually squeeze in small jobs that only take an hour or two within a few days. I am rarely able to answer the phone and come over right now and do a job. If you do find a handyman that can do that he is probably not very good or he too would be booked up. I service in general an area about 25 mile radius from downtown Ft Smith. I specialize in jobs out in the boonies where other contractors wont go. There is no fee for giving an estimate in that area. However due to the constant increase in fuel I usually charge a $25.00 fee to give an estimate outside that area. I do apply that fee to the price of the job if I get the job. That fee must be paid in cash before any estimates are given. I accept cash and personal checks drawn on local banks and all checks should be made payable to Robert Saunders.

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Touchup Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did an amazing job! Very dependable and trustworthy! They went above and beyond on our bathroom remodel and even painted the outside of our home and made it look brand new! I really appreciate all the hard work these guys put into our home!"
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Side Jobs
5.0(
1
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Serving Van Buren, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

All jobs big or small, Side Jobs does them all. Home repairs, remodeling, and handyman services. We also include pressure washing and sand blasting. May hire additional employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. Travel/trip charges may apply over 50 miles away.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, AR homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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