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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: 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>

Q: Do general contractors require a down payment and what is the typical payment schedule?

• <div><p>Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment, typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost. This upfront payment helps cover the costs of materials, permits, and subcontractors. The remaining project costs are usually billed after specific project milestones are reached or on set completion dates, as outlined in your contract. Be wary of contractors who require a significant deposit of 50% or more upfront, as this could be a red flag for a scam.</p></div>

Q: Is it less expensive to finish a basement or add an addition?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is <b>$32,000</b> (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.</p></div>

Q: Why do some old houses have a toilet in the basement?

• <div><p>Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.</p><p>Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.</p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I contacted Angie's because I had a pocket door that needed to be replaced. I was then contacted by BAHR ( Raymond J Doherty). I checked his customer ratings on Angie, and he had a 5-star rating at that time with great feedback from customers. He came out & suggested a barn door replacement...
BAHR - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in March 2023
I hired MMOrganize to organize and pack half of my house in preparation for a remodel that was supposed to be months away. One week into the project I got a call from the contractor that they had another job that was delayed they could start on my remodel right away. Got the call on Thursday...
MMOrganize, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Taz was the installer on our guest bath remodel. He was always on time, worked hard, was friendly, courteous and professional. We've had Rebath remodel our showers in a previous home and hired them to remodel our guest bath and master bath in our current home. We are extremely pleased...
Re-Bath Tucson
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Reviewed in September 2019
Marc was great. As expected on a remodel this size, we had a few hiccups, but Marc and his team were always quick to reply and made all necessary changes as needed. I would highly recommend TILS.
Tils Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2018
This is my first experience with Home Advisor and Main Electrical. I will definitely use them again, it was a great experience. Hyrum came out to handle an electrical issue that I could not figure out with a ceiling fan in my basement. He was professional and diagnosed the problem quickly and...
Main Electrical, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
The Dreamstyle guy who showed up was very knowledgeable, but said that a designer needed to develop a plan for the remodel. He said someone would call me to set up a follow-on appointment. They never called.
Southwest Style, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2018
Success is in the details! And our Kitchen Cabinets and Entertainment Center installation was a smashing success thanks to David and Leonard Thompson of Highland Cabinets and Countertops. We were fortunate to be referred to this long-standing family run business. At my first meeting with David,...
Highland Cabinets and Countertops, LLC
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Timber Elite Construction, LLC

4.9(

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Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"the work was done in a timely manner"

+70

Response time9 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by72%of homeowners

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Mountain Pines Construction, LLC

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Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Mountain Pines Construction, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time40 mins

Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chuck and his crew did a fantastic job. He answered our million questions and his responsiveness is a big reason we went with him over another contractor. He was able to steer us to a vendor that could get our specific tile when we were unable to find it ourselves and helped us with the calculations on how much to purchase and he matched it perfectly with the flooring outside the room he did. The wife and i couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and will be calling Chuck to do our backsplash at a later date. He and his crew were very friendly and professional and ensured that any mess they made was cleaned up promptly."

+79

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"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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Mountainside builders LLC

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Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

"Very conscious of schedules and they do excellent quality. I am proud to work along side them."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Freedom Building & Design, LLC

4.7(

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Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Freedom Building & Design, LLC, is here for all your custom home building and remodeling dreams. We help take your ideas and bring them to life to build the home of your dreams or the remodel of your home. With over 12 years of home building experience, we have done it all. Give us a call today for a free consultation on your project!

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Mountain Pines Construction, LLC

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Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Very professional, does excellent work, on time, and very helpful."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very good job. They were quick and I am very happy with the work that they did for me."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

Serving Lakeside, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

At JC Construction, we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call today!\n

Response time1 day

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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

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 50% to 75%. 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%.

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment, typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost. This upfront payment helps cover the costs of materials, permits, and subcontractors. The remaining project costs are usually billed after specific project milestones are reached or on set completion dates, as outlined in your contract. Be wary of contractors who require a significant deposit of 50% or more upfront, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

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