Lower Level Finishing Projects Top Granger’s Popularity List
    Among the most popular remodeling projects in Granger is basement finishing. Of the 8000+ homes in Granger, most are less than twenty years old and most are built on poured concrete basements.
    Typically, growing families experience the need for more living space. "By far, the least expensive option is to take advantage of the space available in the lower level yielding hundreds of square feet for less than 25% of the cost of adding on," according to Patrick Slater, a 30 year veteran of the remodeling industry and owner/President of Granger based Heritage Construction.

Lower Level Design Tips:

• to maximize resale value, follow the finishing detail standards set by the main level of the home
• use drywall and traditional style trim details.....avoid suspended ceilings and wall paneling
• add plenty of recessed lighting to make the ceilings seem taller and to make up for the lack of natural light....avoid fluorescent lighting
• use off-white, monochrome paint themes for walls, ceilings and wood trim....the finished space will feel larger and be brighter, more inviting
• add heating and ventilating supplies and returns to the existing system to fully condition the new space making it as comfortable as the main level
• protect your investment & family safety...follow all building codes, use only licensed contractors

Key Benefits

• extra living space
• low cost
• increased property value

Lower Level Finishing Costs
   Beginning its 24th year in ‘99, Heritage Construction is Granger’s most experienced remodeler. While it is locally owned and operated, the company has had its work featured in regional and national publications including The South Bend Tribune, The Elkhart Truth, House and Garden Magazine and Inland Architect. It has also had a home featured on a Bob Vila's A&E TV special.   

    "People are often surprised to learn that good quality, professional work can be competitive in price," stated Heritage owner Patrick Slater. "Our highly experienced, full-time crews and our volume buying power coupled with our lower overhead enables us to produce better projects for less.

    An average basement project can be built for about $16 per square foot and completed in as little as four weeks."