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Conrad Construction
5.0(
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Serving Wilmer, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clay was such a pleasure to work with. He listened to our ideas and brought several ideas and options to us. His workers were very professional and courteous. He was on time for our update meetings and finished each project within the allotted time. What we liked most was he did what he said he would do on time. We had planned a Christmas vacation with the whole family and had to have the project done by Dec. 24th. He was completed by Dec. 20th taking the stress off the travel plans.We have employed him on several follow up jobs that we planned and they have been completed with the same diligence as the first. He is working on adding crown molding to several rooms for us now. <br />"
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A and D Remodeling LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wilmer, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a awesome job and the roof was completed under 5 hours. The company was great to work with and very helpful. I would highly recommend them for anyone for any job! I would definitely use them again for anything I would need. Thank you A&D!"
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Lipford Construction Inc
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Serving Wilmer, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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Warranties offered

"Bob Caron is the estimator for Lipford construction. He returned my call within minutes of my initial call. We set up an appointment the following day.  He walked through the house with me as I described exactly what I needed done. He was extremely helpful and was able to give me suggestions on the most efficient and cost effective solutions to each problem we had.  The estimate was very reasonable - actually about $8,000 less than 2 other quotes I received.  The work commenced exactly on the date we agreed.  <br /> Wiley was the project manager.  He was completely professional, extremely polite and very experienced.  <br /> They matched the brick perfectly - a concern I had because an entire wall was being replaced. The carpentry, sheetrock finishers, painters, and stucco contractors were all very polite and professional.  The job was completed ahead of time and on budget. <br /> These guys are the best!    <br /> <br />"
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Cato Services LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Wilmer, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Geff was very professional and very meticulous about his work and he pays close attention to detail and he always on time and he believes in using the proper tool for the proper job and cleans up after he completes the job. I would definitely recommend Geff to my friends or to anybody needing a real professional thumbs up to Geff because he's a real businessman who really knows what he's doing... Sincerely: Frank Ponquinette He installed three doors and casings for me and I'm very pleased and satisfied with what he did for me... Great Job"
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Red Head Rehabs
4.3(
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Serving Wilmer, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"You go online and it gives you an idea of costs in area and what type of contractors you need to hire. I expected a bit more information then what was given. <br /> <br /> The website provides basic information for contractors negations and costs of renovations."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Wilmer, AL

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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