Thinking about expanding your historic Inman Park home? Crawl space to basement conversions are the top choice for adding livable space without altering your home’s historic charm. In this guide, Heide Contracting breaks down the city’s preservation rules, Certificate of Appropriateness requirements, and design standards—so you can build confidently and beautifully in one of Atlanta’s most treasured neighborhoods.

Explore the different types of ADUs allowed in Atlanta—detached, attached, basement conversions, and prefab units—and learn the usage rules homeowners must follow.

Understand Atlanta’s ADU permitting process and building code requirements—from smoke detectors to plan approvals. Heide Contracting makes compliance stress-free.

Discover which zoning districts allow ADUs in Atlanta and how size, height, setbacks, and floor area ratio impact your project. Heide Contracting breaks it down.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about retaining wall blocks—from planning and site preparation to construction and design ideas. Learn how to build durable, functional retaining walls that prevent soil erosion, enhance your landscape's aesthetic appeal, and create usable outdoor spaces on sloping ground.

This comprehensive guide on lintel repair covers how to identify lintel damage early and the best repair methods for concrete, steel, brick, and timber lintels. Learn essential tips to maintain structural stability, prevent costly repairs, and ensure the safety and longevity of your building. Whether you’re dealing with corrosion, cracks, or rot, this blog provides expert advice on professional repair, moisture control, and preventative maintenance to keep your lintels—and your property—in top condition.

This comprehensive guide explores the best subfloor materials such as plywood, OSB, concrete, and engineered wood, highlighting their benefits and ideal applications. Learn how proper installation and maintenance of subfloors ensure a stable surface for your finished flooring, prevent moisture damage, and extend the life of your flooring investment. Perfect for homeowners and renovation projects alike.

Explore our expert basement finishing process—from consultation to final touches. See how Heide Contracting delivers polished, livable spaces that last.

Discover expert solutions to the most common basement finishing problems, from moisture and low ceilings to budget and building codes.

Plan your basement remodel from assessment to timeline. Get expert tips from Atlanta’s trusted basement finishing contractors at Heide Contracting.