Can you jack up a house and add a basement?

• <div><p>Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.</p></div>

Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </p></div>

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Q: How do I budget for a basement remodel?

• <div><p>The average cost of remodeling a basement is <b>$30 to $75 per square foot</b>. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any &ldquo;what if&rdquo; situations.</p></div>

Q: Can you turn a regular basement into a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/basement-foundation.htm">basement foundation</a>, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.</p></div>

Q: Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it&rsquo;s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it&rsquo;s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </p></div>

Q: What are the hardest parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they&rsquo;re the parts we typically don&rsquo;t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.</p></div>

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Dalton and his crew with Southern Elite Roofing & Remodeling came out and quoted putting a new roof on our new home. They were one of four quotes we received for the same job. During the quote they were very courteous and knowledgeable about roofing and explained everything very well. When we...
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Reviewed in September 2024
Great customer service and reasonable price. I do not get water in my basement now. So happy.
Liberty Gutters & Covers
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Reviewed in May 2023
Carlos has done a wonderful job each time they have done work on our home. Their employees are always on time, professional and work hard to get the job done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Rivera home builders for roofing and new or remodeling construction!! I will book again!
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Reviewed in March 2023
Anthony M. and Austin H. did an amazing job. They finished the project in one day. The clean up was awesome. They were very informative and honest about their work. I would recommend them to anyone needing a shower remodel.
West Shore Home Kansas City
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very professional and pleasant to work with. We plan to use them again when we remodel our bathroom.
Morin Tile
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Reviewed in December 2021
It did not go well at all. I had hired them before and had no problems with very small 1 day jobs. But when I agreed to let them do all of the work to remodel an entire house the problems began. Their work showed problems and I found materials missing from my home. They committed to having all...
Watkins Home Improvement
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Reviewed in August 2021
Victorias Construction did a great job on our master bath remodel. Kevin was quick to respond and they completed the work in a timely manner. I would trust them with any job on our house.
Victorias Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Ox Fdn waterproofed basement. Arrived when they said and completed the job as promised. Could not have asked for a better crew. When they finished there was nothing to clean up, everything was perfect. Appreciate their work ethic and would recommend them.
OX Foundation Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2016
South Point One exceeded all of our expecations on this high end remodel. We gave them our vision and it turned out better than we could have ever expected. We even requested and earlier finish half way through the project and they were able to work overtime to complete. Can't wait to use them...
South Point One
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Reviewed in March 2013
I received Mark's number from a friend and had him come out to give me an estimate on a new patio and an in ground pool. His price wasn't the lowest I received, but the quality of work was truly worth the money. I went with Remodeling Associates because of the great things I heard about...
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