What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

• <div>When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:Pros<ul><li>Can increase the value of your home</li><li>Separate space from the rest of the house </li><li>Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style</li><li>Increase the amount of living space in your home</li></ul>Cons<ul><li>May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing</li><li>Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level</li><li>Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage</li><li>Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly</li></ul></div>

Can you add a bathroom to an unfinished basement?

• <div>Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.</div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Michael done a professional job ,painting a few rooms and cabinets ,would recommend Home Designs for any painting and remodel job.
Home Design
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Reviewed in August 2024
I was very pleased with the project. They consistently show up on time and finished the project in a timely manner. They brought my vision to reality for the remodel. Would definitely recommend.
F&P Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2024
Lee Ann, Arturo and their team are awesome!! The remodel exceeded anything I could have imagined . Start to finish was the absolute best experience. I highly recommend them , as they won’t disappoint.
TMA Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
They came and gave us the lowest estimate. Basement had been leaking in water for several years due to amount of rain we've had. Guaranteed the work for lifetime. Showed up at the correct time. Stayed until 9 to finish the job all on same day. Did a great job, did clean up inside and out. ...
Bama Specialists
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Reviewed in May 2016
P & D is a great company to work with. They are a self-motivated, diligent team whose goal is to meet my expectations and I have not been disappointed. Upon request, they offered suggestions for completing projects and recommended quality products to complete tasks or goals. Detached...
P & D Home Repairs
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Reviewed in February 2016
Great. I have worked with them before and they have always been helpful and professional. I have a service plan with them because they do such great work. I never feel like I'm getting "hustled" or they are searching for a way to make a few extra dimes. My basement flooded ruining my furnace...
Freedom Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in March 2013
We have a finished bedroom and full bathroom downstairs in our basement that we had just recently converted into our home gym with the purchase of a couple of pieces of exercise equipment. My wife went to use the treadmill early yesterday morning to discover that the tub was filled with sewage...
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Reviewed in March 2013
Our kitchen was ugly and barely working. We went to Angie's List and hired Good Neighbors, LLC for a previous job and we hired them again and they gave us an outstanding kitchen remodel. Good Neighbors had previously done a master bath remodel for us in 2012, which we love! So when it came...
Good Neighbors LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
When contacted to come during the remodel process, it took mutliple calls to get response. This occurred at each step in the process, when called to come and build the tile shower and lay the floors, it took almost a week to get a response then another week before they came out. This occurred...
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