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>

Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: What is the cheapest way to renovate a basement?

• <div><p>There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. </p></div>

Q: What adds the most value to a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-vs-unfinished-basement.htm">Finishing an unfinished basement</a> adds the most value, with an average return of 70% or $22,400. A bathroom addition in the basement will provide an ROI of 75%, but the higher cost will leave you with a lower actual return of $9,000, on average. Finishing a basement and adding a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom to rent the space will leave you with the highest possible ROI, as you could see well over 100% if you rent the space out long-term.</p></div>

Q: Should you refinish your basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.</p></div>

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Last update on October 29, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
He was very clean and organized, they built dog runs, did landscaping, put in a drop ceiling in my basement, railing on front porch.
Chase & Charles Contracting LLC
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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 September 2023
I had an ice maker leak that leaked into my subfloor and basement . Aaron and assistant were very professional and efficient. They got rid of excess water and mold.it was a pleasure to work with them they made the process easy.
All Dry Services of Birmingham
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Reviewed in April 2023
Carlos is great and he has a wonderful team. In 2019 he remodeled my kitchen, den, and 2 bathrooms. He came back in 2021 and tore down our deck and built a bigger beautiful one. In 2022 he built a roof for the deck and screened it in. His work is top notch, he came and finished when expected,...
Rivera Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
A&F Remodeling will be my first and only call going forward when it comes to painting!
A&F Painting LLC
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Reviewed in April 2013
Andy and his crew did an outstanding job. They did exactly what they said in the time frame they said it would happen and for the price they quoted. They gave me the flexibility to change things along the way without changing the price when applicable. The crew was very respectful of my home...
Gullion Tile
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Reviewed in March 2013
It went terrible overall. I paid $98 to get two sketches and quotes to remodel a bath and the kitchen. I've gotten absolutely nothing for my money.
Banks Home Building Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
Wayne Taylor is the owner of the business.He was shown areas in our basement and garage that had been leaking. When he came out he did the area in the garage. I asked him why he wasnt doing the basement, he said he was never shown the basement. I was with my builder when he showed Mr. Taylor...
Choice Waterproofing
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R&M Building and Remodeling

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Rockwell

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N & J Contractors

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Jones Brothers Roofing & Construction

Jones Brothers Roofing & Construction

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