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 I remodel a basement myself?

• <div><p>Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:</p><ul><li><p>Replacing insulation </p></li><li><p>Replacing carpet or other flooring </p></li><li><p>Adding heating and cooling</p></li><li><p>Adjusting or adding walls and doors</p></li><li><p>Altering or adding plumbing elements</p></li></ul><p>If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-basement-code-requirements.htm">code safety requirements</a>, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.</p></div>

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Q: What are the hardest parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they&rsquo;re the parts we typically don&rsquo;t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.</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: Can you put an in-ground pool in your basement?

• <div><p>In many homes, an unfinished basement is an ideal place for an in-ground pool. The concrete floors, protection against water damage, and access to the ground below your home make this a large contender. Speak with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/companylist/remodeling-basements.htm">local basement remodeling contractor</a> to ensure your space is right for the large construction. </p></div>

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If you are looking for quality work, you need contact TUBAC BUILDERS. Luis and Jesus were very knowledgeable and did a very good job for me. My biggest thing was I needed a lot of stucco repair in my house, it looks so good I can’t tell where it was fixed. They figured out a way to fix a gate...
Tubac Builders LLC
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Reviewed in March 2026
We had an excellent experience with Kimbertec Bathroom Solutions. From the first meeting to the final installation, the entire process was smooth and professional. Kimberly and the team were incredibly helpful in guiding us through the design choices and made sure everything turned out exactly...
KimberTec LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Anton really listened to our needs and desires in a house and deftly applied his extensive knowledge and practical experience to come up with a wonderful design that we could afford. He also (thankfully) was able to be the project manager which really helped make the overall concept a reality.
Cherry Architecture
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Reviewed in November 2021
Dan fixed the problems, putting in a new outlet in the basement and rewiring an outdoor outlet despite the challenges of old wiring. He communicated well and put in extra time without charging for it. Good value for the money. I would recommend him without reservation.
Globalsol Holdings, Inc
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Reviewed in March 2021
This is a very small business, so repairs may take a little longer than expected.
Cherry Tree Technology
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Reviewed in June 2019
Morris Painting completed my job in record time and communicated their plan at each stage. They prepped and painted my living room, two hallways, a bedroom, and the basement bathroom, one basement wall, and part of the basement ceiling in two days. It took them less than one hour on a third...
Chuck Morris Painting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
I am not the easiest person to work with and am very picky. I told Don what I wanted (and changed my mind many times) and he worked patiently with me. They came out exactly as I wanted! I am very happy with the quality and workmanship! I have received many compliments with our new kitchen...
Open Enclose LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
I made arrangements around specific dates, arrangements that cost me $ 600 as I was flying home to assist in an elderly parents bathroom remodel decisions AND I was paying for the remodel. I was told I would hear from SEARS by July 1 - I called June 30th and they stated they would not be in...
Sears Home Improvements - Additions & Remodels
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Reviewed in January 2014
We purchased doors for a house we remodeled from Stan Greer Millworks.
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Reviewed in September 2012
On may 9th our home was flooded destroying most of the interior of our home. We had only had the house for a year and had never experienced a disaster to this extreme. We had no idea how to handle this until our savior Dave Hayes came along. Dave came in and helped with every aspect of our...
D. J. Hayes Homes LLC
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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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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

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.

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.

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

Replacing insulation
Replacing carpet or other flooring
Adding heating and cooling
Adjusting or adding walls and doors
Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

In many homes, an unfinished basement is an ideal place for an in-ground pool. The concrete floors, protection against water damage, and access to the ground below your home make this a large contender. Speak with a local basement remodeling contractor to ensure your space is right for the large construction.

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