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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Rob and his team are fantastic to work with! We recently bought and renovated our home, and they made the entire process easy and enjoyable. They always showed up on time, sometimes even early and could handle anything we threw at them. They truly came to our rescue! Any time my spouse and I hit a renovation roadblock, we joked that it was no problem because Rob and his crew (shout out to Luis) could fix it. They helped us remove old kitchen cabinets (you’d never know they were ever there), demoed a large bar and built-in desk area, replaced trim, capped plumbing, and finished tile work. They also installed LVP flooring in our master bath, which turned out to be a tricky job due to bad sub-flooring and uneven transitions, but they handled it quickly and without blinking a eye. When the project was done, we actually joked that we didn’t want them to leave! We’d recommend Rob and his team to all our family and friends and can’t wait to have them back for our next project."
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Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Jim did an excellent job putting together our gazebo. It was a tedious time consuming task and grateful the company was able to complete. They arrived on time and were professional. Our gazebo looks great!!!!! Will definitely hire them for future home projects."
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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Friedman Home Improvement & Masonry
4.3(
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They are very professional, clean, and polite. I love the results of the work they performed (roof, bathroom, concrete driveway) I will be calling them for my kitchen remodel next month, and would highly recommend them."
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+27

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Roundhouse Roofing
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Roundhouse ROOFING has done a fantastic job with all of my projects from ROOFING windows and exterior siding. They’ve always been on time, clean up after their job, and has an eye for detail. These guys will always have my business!"
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J Lee Design and Construction
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Serving Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason and his crew completely transformed 2 my bathrooms! They took the outdated, wall-papered dingey bathrooms and created gorgeous spa quality spaces. I couldnâ t be happier with their professionalism, tidiness and craftsmanship. Iâ ll be referring them to everyone I know and hope to use them again for my home soon!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Dayton, OH

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 Dayton, OH homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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