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ORC Construction is your locally owned Basement specialist, full service contractor and carpenter. When you hire the professionals at ORC, you enjoy a beautiful 100% accurate computer design of your project. You'll know exactly what is being quoted in your estimate, and can see any custom modification you desire. ORC creates customer confidence that is unparalleled, but don't our word for it. Contact us today to talk to any of our previous customers. Contact ORC construction and you'll never need to look for a carpenter again. https://www.orcbasements.com/ https://www.facebook.com/orcconstruction
"We signed a contract and looking for the best service"
Osei N on December 2022
ORC Construction is your locally owned Basement specialist, full service contractor and carpenter. When you hire the professionals at ORC, you enjoy a beautiful 100% accurate computer design of your project. You'll know exactly what is being quoted in your estimate, and can see any custom modification you desire. ORC creates customer confidence that is unparalleled, but don't our word for it. Contact us today to talk to any of our previous customers. Contact ORC construction and you'll never need to look for a carpenter again. https://www.orcbasements.com/ https://www.facebook.com/orcconstruction
"We signed a contract and looking for the best service"
Osei N on December 2022
With over 30 years of experience in the Remodeling industry, Hill Top Remodeling, LLC is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Simply put, Bill builds from the heart. We had a major renovation that entailed reconfiguring the entire 2nd floor with the addition of a bed and bathroom. We also had our 1st floor reconfigured with a wall removal and a master ensuite established. With a project of this size there are challenges and Bill and his team worked as professionals through each one. The quality of build that Bill and his team establishes is top notched and stands with the best in the business, We did have some hurdles with finishing details, however, with continued communication with Bill and some realignment, the project came out better than our expectations. We're very happy with our overall results."
Thomas F on May 2023
With over 30 years of experience in the Remodeling industry, Hill Top Remodeling, LLC is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Simply put, Bill builds from the heart. We had a major renovation that entailed reconfiguring the entire 2nd floor with the addition of a bed and bathroom. We also had our 1st floor reconfigured with a wall removal and a master ensuite established. With a project of this size there are challenges and Bill and his team worked as professionals through each one. The quality of build that Bill and his team establishes is top notched and stands with the best in the business, We did have some hurdles with finishing details, however, with continued communication with Bill and some realignment, the project came out better than our expectations. We're very happy with our overall results."
Thomas F on May 2023
Lux Renovations, LLC, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. We've finished over 8000 basements in New England, usually in 2-3 weeks. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 8 years in a row. Something like that does not happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A no-charge consultation and design is available. Give us a call today!
"Lux project manager and staff were great! Great attention to detail."
Brian C on December 2022
Lux Renovations, LLC, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. We've finished over 8000 basements in New England, usually in 2-3 weeks. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 8 years in a row. Something like that does not happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A no-charge consultation and design is available. Give us a call today!
"Lux project manager and staff were great! Great attention to detail."
Brian C on December 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.
"Steve and the crew did an excellent job on our retaining wall. Finished in a day and a half. Quality work, cleared stones from the grass. Raked the top soil. Highly recommend them!"
Beth B on July 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project.
"Steve and the crew did an excellent job on our retaining wall. Finished in a day and a half. Quality work, cleared stones from the grass. Raked the top soil. Highly recommend them!"
Beth B on July 2024
AFG Construction Services LLC, serving Waterbury and surrounding areas has been in business since 1994. Andy Godlewski is honest, dependable and is always on site to answer any concerns you have. Andy's specialties are basement remodeling, bathroom remodeling, closets. He can take the smallest and oldest areas and breathe new life into them. You will see that his craftsmanship is of the highest quality and his attention to the detail work is like none you've ever seen! All of Andy's work is fully guaranteed and he always strives to provide the best solutions for your remodeling projects and your budget.
"Andy was great to work with, He showed up on time competed a full basement renovation in a timely manner.,Gave suggestions on how to save costs. Extremely professional , job site was always cleaned at the end of the day. A true craftsman. Couldnt be happier with the job! would recommend him to anyone."
Caitlin M on August 2019
AFG Construction Services LLC, serving Waterbury and surrounding areas has been in business since 1994. Andy Godlewski is honest, dependable and is always on site to answer any concerns you have. Andy's specialties are basement remodeling, bathroom remodeling, closets. He can take the smallest and oldest areas and breathe new life into them. You will see that his craftsmanship is of the highest quality and his attention to the detail work is like none you've ever seen! All of Andy's work is fully guaranteed and he always strives to provide the best solutions for your remodeling projects and your budget.
"Andy was great to work with, He showed up on time competed a full basement renovation in a timely manner.,Gave suggestions on how to save costs. Extremely professional , job site was always cleaned at the end of the day. A true craftsman. Couldnt be happier with the job! would recommend him to anyone."
Caitlin M on August 2019
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Fuery Development Group, LLC has over 20 years of experience. We handle all renovations from: Siding, Additions, Remodels for kitchen, bathrooms and every room between. Commercial renovations as well! We offer both pressure treated and composite decking. For new construction, we handle everything from start to finish for you. From Design, speaking with the towns to approve permits all the way to the finished build. We do both Residential and Commercial work! If you would like a quote, please give us a call at 860-889-6301 or send us a message at Office@fuerydevelopmentgroupLLC.com We are happy to put you on our schedule :) We encourage you to also visit our website at fuerydevelopmentgroupllc.com
"Excellent price, excellent work, got the job done in a timely manner. We would definitely hire them again."
John L on May 2025
Fuery Development Group, LLC has over 20 years of experience. We handle all renovations from: Siding, Additions, Remodels for kitchen, bathrooms and every room between. Commercial renovations as well! We offer both pressure treated and composite decking. For new construction, we handle everything from start to finish for you. From Design, speaking with the towns to approve permits all the way to the finished build. We do both Residential and Commercial work! If you would like a quote, please give us a call at 860-889-6301 or send us a message at Office@fuerydevelopmentgroupLLC.com We are happy to put you on our schedule :) We encourage you to also visit our website at fuerydevelopmentgroupllc.com
"Excellent price, excellent work, got the job done in a timely manner. We would definitely hire them again."
John L on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Roof, siding, windows, gutters, doors, and door frames were all replaced. Quality of work is excellent, my house looks amazing. Attention was paid to every detail."
Nancy K on October 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started!
"Roof, siding, windows, gutters, doors, and door frames were all replaced. Quality of work is excellent, my house looks amazing. Attention was paid to every detail."
Nancy K on October 2024
With over 33 years experience in residential home improvement projects, J & P Restoration has the knowledge and experience to make your Addition, remodel or other project a reality.
"The owner, John Petrillo, is an old-school pro. This was an insurance claim job, but we hope to hire him again this year for another large (non-insurance claim) project."
Theresa M on May 2023
With over 33 years experience in residential home improvement projects, J & P Restoration has the knowledge and experience to make your Addition, remodel or other project a reality.
"The owner, John Petrillo, is an old-school pro. This was an insurance claim job, but we hope to hire him again this year for another large (non-insurance claim) project."
Theresa M on May 2023
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Very professional fast and accurate will hire again for future project"
Russell P on February 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Very professional fast and accurate will hire again for future project"
Russell P on February 2025
FAQs for basement remodeling projects in West Hartford, CT
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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