Is it more affordable to finish an attic or a basement?

• <div><p>It is generally more affordable to finish a basement than an attic, though it ultimately depends on how you plan to use the space. The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-finish-basement.htm">cost to finish a basement</a> ranges from $7 to $23 per square foot, while attic renovation costs $30 to $60 per square foot. However, a simple attic conversion to a storage space will cost significantly less. </p></div>

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Q: Can you add a kitchenette to a basement?

• <div><p>Yes, you can add a kitchenette to a basement. However, you&rsquo;ll have to consider the costs associated with basement kitchenettes. If you&rsquo;re starting from scratch in an unfinished basement, you&rsquo;ll need to account for brand-new plumbing, electrical, flooring, and more in addition to the cost of the kitchenette. If you&rsquo;re putting a kitchenette in an already finished basement equipped with plumbing and electrical, you&rsquo;ll save considerable money. </p></div>

Q: How long should you wait after a new build to finish a basement?

• <div><p>You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.</p></div>

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>

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It was a great working with Tommy. He is pleasant, responsive, clean-cut, and knowledgeable about his craft; this is not always the case in general, and it&#39;s very hard to find consummate professionals in the construction trades - especially ones you feel you can trust in your home....
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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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Great customer service and reasonable price. I do not get water in my basement now. So happy.
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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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Very professional and pleasant to work with. We plan to use them again when we remodel our bathroom.
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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...
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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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John was able to make an appointment the same week that we called and asked for an inspection. He was very thorough and explained the rationale for his approach in managing water in our basement. Where we have not yet scheduled any work to be completed, we found John to be trustworthy and...
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I just purchased my first home. I saved for years and put everything I had into this house. I hired him to paint 2 bedrooms. I told him I was moving in Saturday 29th and that it had to be completed by Friday 28th. He didn't even start until 3pm on Friday afternoon and claimed he got sick and...
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