What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

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

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Q: How much does it cost to make bigger windows in a basement?

• <div><p>Making a window in a basement larger costs an average of $4,200. You&rsquo;ll need to pay an average of $550 to have a structural engineer plan the project, $500 to $1,500 for the installation labor, and an average of $2,200 for the excavation and window well installation. The remainder will go toward pulling permits, installing trim, and repairing drywall on the interior.</p></div>

Q: What renovations add the most value to a house?

• <div><p>Home improvements that increase value not only enhance quality of life but also offer a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">high return on investment (ROI</a>). Replacing a garage door has one of the best ROIs at 93%. Other high-ROI projects include remodeling your kitchen, installing a stone veneer, and replacing windows. These updates make homes more appealing to buyers and improve functionality, which helps if you plan to sell your home in the future.</p></div>

Q: How much more expensive is finishing a basement than framing it?

• <div><p>The cost of finishing a basement is about <b>$18,400 on average</b>. As you can see, the framing portion of this project costs less, because you&rsquo;re essentially just dealing with laying the foundation for a finished basement. The finishing portion of the project involves a lot more intricate work and design, as well as high-end materials. </p></div>

Q: How long does a typical basement remodel take?

• <div><p>Project timelines vary significantly, typically from weeks to months, depending on design complexity and active permitting processes.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
We have just completed the remodel of our master shower and are thrilled with the outcome. Ryan and Jason were incredibly friendly and efficient, making our experience outstanding.
Four Seasons of River City
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Reviewed in August 2023
The boss Tomas and the entire team are very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous; dedicated to customer satisfaction. They are very good at incorporating their expertise with the customer's desires, ideas, and vision. They work very quickly while accomplishing high quality results. ...
Asap Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2020
Mr. Greer and his team did a great job remodeling my kitchen. The prices were great and the employees were very friendly and exceeded my expectations.
Greer Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2018
He gave me a quote for the work I required. Installed a couple of motion lights outside, a light in the basement, and replaced several outlets with GFI as well as repaired some badly installed 3 way switches. When he was finished he billed me for what he had quoted. I was very pleased.
A-R Electrical Services LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
Fantastic. The entire experience from the beginning through the installation were impeccable. Everyone at the showroom is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The team that came to our home to create the counter top template were extremely knowledgeable and personable. The installers arrived on...
Mega Granite & Marble Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
The person who came out to work was pleasant and knowledgeable and was pleasant by nature. He worked in the basement area very willingly and happily.
Majestic Plumbing & Electric
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Reviewed in June 2012
David Brukins work is very good. He knows about different types of windows. There are issues with the type of windows I ordered. He has solved the problems over time. He has stopped the leaking on the south side of my basement. His price is reasonable. He has been doing this for 19 years. I will...
David Brookins Windows & Doors
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Reviewed in November 2011
I have used him probably ten times in the past twenty years. The price depends on the job. I am having one or two store additions as we are remodeling a rental house. It depends on the job and it is not like going to the dentist. His service is excellent. He is medium priced but is always fair....
Ken's Construction Company
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Reviewed in March 2007
We had a roof leak that was draining through a wall and all the way into the basement! They came out the same day and did a temporary, emergency patch. For the actual repair, they had to remove a skylight and replace an area of rotten wood underneath the shingles. They also replaced some vent...
Atlanta Roofing Specialist Inc
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"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."

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"Very well. I was skeptical at first but Mr Miller put me at ease by sending his information and was very transparent. He said he would be at the location at a specific time, and was. Mr. Miller did a great job staining and keeping me informed of his progress through sending pictures and calling me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and will be using him again for my future projects."

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