914 Basement Remodeling in Scarsdale, NY
Scarsdale’s housing stock is old: the typical home was built around 1943, and more than half of homes pre-date 1950. Older foundations of that age are where most waterproofing, drainage and sump pump calls come from. Westchester County requires home improvement contractors to hold a county license, and the county does not show license numbers in its public search, so we list the license expiry we found in the county's online search and note when a number comes from the company's own site. Plumbing and electrical work in a remodel may need separately licensed trades. Your town or village building department sets permit and inspection rules, so ask which permits apply before work starts.
Remodeling companies for Scarsdale
How we pick: we list up to six companies per page. Independent firms come first, then firms based outside Westchester, then franchise or network affiliates. Companies that name the town as served come before those that serve the whole county. Listings are free, not paid, and not an endorsement. Home improvement license status was looked up in the Westchester County consumer license search on Oct 26 to 27, 2026, plumber license status in the county trade license search on Oct 27, 2026, and NYS mold license status in the state Labor Department data set; each profile shows what we found.
Ant's Do It All Construction
No rating collected yetResidential and commercial construction, basement renovations
Benjamin Rose Build & Design
No rating collected yetBasement remodeling and finishing, design-build
Fernandez Home Solutions
No rating collected yetGeneral contracting, basement remodeling, kitchens, baths, masonry
Luigi Building & Remodeling
No rating collected yetHome remodeling and basement construction
Riverview General Contractors
No rating collected yetBasement remodeling and finishing, kitchen and home remodeling, roofing
Sunrise Carpentry
No rating collected yetBasement finishing, carpentry, additions and remodeling
Housing in Scarsdale
| Place | Typical year built | Built before 1950 | Built before 1980 | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarsdale | 1943 | 54.5% | 80.6% | $1,800,700 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25034, B25077), retrieved Oct 2026. Estimates carry a margin of error.
Flooding and water in Scarsdale
- Westchester County’s Long Island Sound watershed program lists this municipality in the watershed study areas for “Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers; Mamaroneck Harbor”, “Hutchinson River”, “Bronx River”. [source]
- The village’s own sewer-compliance program notes that seasonal groundwater combined with poor foundation drainage or failed waterproofing leads to sump pumps being wired into the sewer, which is not allowed. [source]
- Flood maps are address-specific. Check your own address on FEMA’s flood map service, and ask any contractor how they treat a high water table on your lot. [source]
Permit notes for Scarsdale
From the municipality’s own pages, retrieved Oct 2026. Rules change, so call the building department before work starts.
- The village says all new installations of sump pumps, drainage facilities and related items require village permits. Call Engineering at 914-722-1106 before you sign a contract. [source]
- Sump discharge should go to an owner-maintained dry well or detention basin; it may not go to a laundry tub, sink or sanitary sewer line. Connecting to a public stormwater drain needs the Village Engineer’s written permit. [source]
What it costs
A modeled estimate for White Plains puts basement finishing at $26 to $84 per square foot, with a planning midpoint near $52 (RenoVetted). For an 800 square foot basement that works out to about $41,872, with comparable bids roughly $20,936 to $66,995. Nationally, HomeGuide cites $30 to $50 per square foot, or $15,000 to $75,000 for 500 to 1,500 square feet. These are modeled and national figures, not Westchester bid data, and we did not find any Westchester contractor price lists. Full cost guide with sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many remodeling companies serve Scarsdale?
We show 6 of 8 companies we found for Scarsdale: 1 name Scarsdale as an area they serve, and the rest serve all of Westchester County. Always confirm a company covers your address.
Does Scarsdale require a permit for this work?
Often yes. See the permit notes on this page, then call the Scarsdale building department before you sign a contract.
Do I need a permit to finish a basement?
HomeGuide says a permit is required before work begins and typically costs $200 to $1,000, though some places charge a percentage of project cost. Rules and fees are set locally, so ask your town or village building department.
Should I fix water problems before finishing?
Yes. A wet basement can ruin new flooring and drywall. RenoVetted's White Plains guide suggests asking about interior drainage, rigid foam against the foundation and a dehumidifier, and lists waterproofing among typical basement finishing costs.
Nearby
Sources
- Westchester County Planning: Long Island Sound Watershed Program (watershed study areas by municipality)
- Village of Scarsdale: Sanitary Discharge Compliance Certificate Program, common sewer defects
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up your own address)
- Village of Scarsdale FAQ: where can I discharge my sump pump?
- Village of Scarsdale Code, Article III: Drainage
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034, B25035, B25077 (via Census Reporter)
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