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WHL CONSTRUCTION
4.8(
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Serving Williamsport, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew came to the house and modified their way of working to accommodate the tight work space. They were friendly and went above what they had to do by saving my flowers out of my flower bed before they began digging out the space. They answered my questions and explained how things were going. The company owner often checked in by phone and in person to communicate with me regarding the job."
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Alone Eagle Remodeling LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Williamsport, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Todd just finished installing a rustic slate shower with a claw foot tub and a vanity in my bathroom. Todd was excellent about handling the idiosyncrasies of an older house. And the tile work he did was amazing. He did the project on schedule, for the estimated cost, and did a masterful job. He was friendly, easy to work with, and had good ideas about how to design things and about how to work around space limitations. He didn’t try to push me toward new-fangled crap that would be easy to install, he was enthusiastic about working with genuine, quality materials. My home is a beautiful, 200-year-old, solidly-built stone house. I wanted a bathroom with the level of quality, beauty, and care that was put into building this house two centuries ago. Todd delivered. He really is a master craftsman."
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Jr Lamey Contracting
4.5(
16
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Serving Williamsport, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"This Company is Great at Removing and putting back on siding, Not so good at French drain project. My brother and myself re-did both sides of the house, pertaining to the French drain."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Strayer Contracting, Inc.
4.8(
6
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Serving Williamsport, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small family owned and operated construction company, specializing in all forms of remodeling, custom homes and additions, garages, sheds, barns, commercial buildings, etc. Authorized dealer and installer for Crown Royal Outdoor Burning furnaces.

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Haldeman's Construction
4.6(
17
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Serving Williamsport, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional, cleaned up after their work, and we are very happy with the outcome of the jobs that they did. The team does quality work and we would highly recommend them."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Williamsport, PA

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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