Should I buy or build a custom basement bar?

• <div><p>If you have the woodworking experience to build a bar from scratch and you have the time, DIYing the work is a no-brainer and can save a few thousand dollars. However, if you’re looking to include a sink, additional lighting fixtures, or high-end bar tops and cabinets, it’s usually a better idea to call in a pro. It will cost more, but the finished product will likely be worth it.</p></div>

Does adding a bathroom to your basement increase home value?

• <div><p>Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is <b>50% to 75%</b>. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.</p></div>

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Q: What's the difference between remodeling a basement and finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. </p><p><b>Finishing a basement</b> is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.</p><p><b>Remodeling a basement</b> means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring. </p></div>

Q: Who do I hire for a basement remodel?

• <div><p>For most basement remodels, you&rsquo;ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. </p></div>

Q: Would the newly raised basement ceiling need to be finished?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-walls-ceiling-and-trim.htm">paint your ceiling</a> or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings. </p><p>If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.</p></div>

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E and C construction and remodeling dos a Drywall Job for me. Everything that was done was done professionally. Ibwould recommend them to anyone
E and C Remodel
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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 January 2024
They painted the entire home interior (4BR/3BR) and full basement in preparation for placement on the market. They arrived on time and addressed all concerns in a timely manner. They were professional and courteous. And especially important to me, they cleaned up after themselves! We were very...
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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 December 2022
Trussville Painting and Remodeling did an amazing drywall job!! They came the same day we called them. They contacted us every step of the way. We literally could not have asked for more.
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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 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.
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Reviewed in December 2016
We did not choose firm to do project. The quote to do the project was high. We considered two ways large and small remodel. We got the large project done for less than their quote for the small project. Mike was fine to work with otherwise.
Harmony Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2015
I have used Tri County for many years and always found them to be honest and dependable. The owner and his staff are always ready to help you no matter what time or day of the week it is. Jim came out at the beginning of the remodel and disconnected all the supply and drain lines. He or one...
Tri-County Plumbing & Septic Service
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Reviewed in March 2014
W.C. Wright have us the best price and best option for an extended 10 year warranty on labor than any of the other companies that gave us prices. They arrived on time, worked hard (didn't even stop to eat lunch), were friendly, and the system seems to be working great. They carried off all the...
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D&C Construction & Remodeling is a family-owned licensed and insured construction company in Vance, AL. Many commercial and residential property owners rely on us to complete projects of all types. You should, too. With nearly a decade of experience, we can handle any new construction or remodeling job, big or small.

"An excellent team of workers tore down the damaged exterior wall on one morning, them rebuilt it the next morning. The workers were very courteous, and friendly, worked almost silently and very efficiently. Not a lot of talk, each man knew what to do, and worked together as a well run team. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris."

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"An excellent team of workers tore down the damaged exterior wall on one morning, them rebuilt it the next morning. The workers were very courteous, and friendly, worked almost silently and very efficiently. Not a lot of talk, each man knew what to do, and worked together as a well run team. They also did an excellent job of cleaning up the debris."

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