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Red Head Rehabs
4.3(
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Serving Evansville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

NOTE - RED HEAD REHABS DOES NOT PROVIDE CONTRACTING SERVICES. Red Head Rehabs specializes in providing home owners with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully complete their home renovation. We have a professional contractor Management system designed to help you control your contractor so that the contractor knows what your expectations are. We also provide great knowledge developed from our years of doing renovation work as investors! Our system can save you thousands of dollars, lower the cost of remodeling, teach you proven methods to successfully remodel your home, and help make your home renovation a success!!

Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Rheinlander Construction
4.3(
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Serving Evansville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

4-5 EMPLOYEES. USE SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. FREE ESTIMATES.\nRheinlnader Construction is owner operated and has been in business for more then 40 years. We take pride in our work and want the customer to be happy.

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QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC
4.3(
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Serving Evansville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

LICENSE#: RSC0295. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Scott Groeger. \n\nA local family owned, residential remodeling firm founded in 1979.\nAll work performed by our employees, no subcontracting.\nLicensed, Insured, and Bonded.\nMember of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)since 1979\nQuality workmanship and professionalism, resulting in a customer base of over 4,000 satisfied customers.\nWe service the local areas of Evansville , and Newburgh.

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B & S Home Improvement LLC
4.3(
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Serving Evansville, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

B&S Home Improvement is a limited liability family owned company that started in 1979 by Tim and Dave Bartlett. We employ between 15 and 20 people and also use sub-contractors for mainly the mechanical trades (HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing).\n\nWe are licensed through the Vanderburgh Co. building commission in residential, commercial and roofing as well through the Environmental Protection Agency in Lead Renovation.\n\nWe offer free estimates and have the ability to mail, fax or email them to you as soon as they are finished.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Evansville, IN

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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