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Homemade Design
3.7(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Brian Stephenson
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The task I had done evolved from a emotional happening in my life and Brian's professionalism was absolutely second to none. He did a fine job and there was no cleanup to be done when he had finished. I would use him again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MPB Construction
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

We specialize in all Contractor Needs, also insurance claims. We also specialize in excavation for all your soil related tasks such as site preparation, building ponds, septic, etc. We also do residential remodels and can help with flooring, sheet rock, painting, trim and so much more.

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A&A Remodeling Inc
4.3(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"A&A did remove materials and installed  some new walls, ceilings and some flooring. They gave an estimate for the entire job and an approximate time line for job completion.  The cost estimate covered 1/2 or less of the remodel cost and the time for completion would have been at least 2 times longer than estimated.  A&A did not provide crews for work, but one person did most of the actual labor.  They did have a Sheetrock finishing crew that did some work, but not all the Sheetrock  finishing.  After 5 months the job was 1/2 done and there was not 1 room in the house that was completed.  Every room was started (at some level of dismantling), but nothing was completed.  We lived 2 hours away and could not monitor hours worked or days worked and  the last 2 months A&A worked for us, we believe their schedule was very erratic as far as far as working to complete our job.
  The floor tile work was done well.  The construction of a safe room was well done.  There may have been problems that caused a delay in completion, but we were never told or consulted about the discrepancy in the time estimates.  We did modify some of the details of the remodel and understood that the additions would add to the cost, but not double the cost.  Another company was hired to complete the job."
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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White River Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 15 years of experience the commercial contracting industry, White River Contractors, Inc is your industry expert in Fayetteville, AR. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. So please give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

The average cost of remodeling a basement is $30 to $75 per square foot. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any “what if” situations.

Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that’s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren’t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

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