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Miller Light Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trevor and his team did a brilliant job with the renovations of the house that was not in good shape prior. He was communicative and available to chat at all times to provide updates. The attention to detail on all tasks is what impressed the most. He was flexing with his pricing and got the job done before estimated completion date. I would definitely use his services again."
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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc
4.6(
30
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"<p>This contractor is every woman's dream.  I work full time, and every day I came home to more progress and no mess!  They clean up after themselves each and every day, install barrier curtains at all entries into other parts of your home.  Construction debris left outside is picked up within a day or so.  They bring a Porta-Jon to your property, so no one is using your private bathrooms.  Very few days passed without some work being done on the project.  The estimate did not include unexpected rot around our four kitchen windows.  Drew Devine, the project manager, brought a window company expert to our house and, after determining what brand and style of replacement windows we wanted, gave us an accurate estimate for the windows and labor.  This was the only change order to our original estimate.  Drew mistakenly assumed we wanted windows with grilles to match the remaining windows in our home.  We did not because we use plantation shutters in our kitchen windows and had removed the grilles from the old windows.  He ordered the windows with grilles, but immediately fixed the problem by ordering replacements and not charging us for the mistake.  He admitted that he should have asked.  A few minor mistakes were made during the three-month process but, in every instance, Andrew Roby bent over backward to rectify the errors and satisfy us with the end result.  Charles Elkins, the executive superintendent, even took my nineteen-year-old plantation shutters to his personal property and spray painted them to look brand new.  He installed new hardware and saved us hundreds of dollars by doing so. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>I can't say enough about the quality of work done by this contractor.  You may get a lower bid, but you will not find the quality or level of customer satisfaction anywhere else.  My husband has always done our remodeling projects since he built our house in 1981, so he was very, very particular about the standard of construction and painting.  Even he was impressed!  The carpentry was superb!  Rob installed sills and trim that totally changed the look of my kitchen and made it look incredibly nicer!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This contractor remodeled my boss?s kitchen last year, so I hired them on her recommendation.  I have my dream kitchen as a result!</p> <br />"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bryson City Log Homes
5.0(
4
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They do a great job. We refer people to them. I have never had a problem with anything he has done. He is personable and stands to his work. Contract work may take time but he does it and on time. It took him about half an hour to get the job done. Whenever i call him, he comes immediately. He is exemplary."
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Highlands, NC

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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