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Q: How long does it take to finish or remodel a basement?

• <div><p>The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.</p></div>

Q: What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:</p><p>Pros</p><ul><li><p>Can increase the value of your home</p></li><li><p>Separate space from the rest of the house </p></li><li><p>Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style</p></li><li><p>Increase the amount of living space in your home</p></li></ul><p>Cons</p><ul><li><p>May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing</p></li><li><p>Lack of natural light if it&rsquo;s below ground level</p></li><li><p>Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage</p></li><li><p>Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How much does a basement remodel cost?

• <div><p>The average cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400. Depending on the project's complexity, the price can be as low as $3,500 or exceed $50,200. For a simple project like adding a home office, you might spend between $500 and $3,000. However, a more extensive project, such as adding a bathroom, can range from $6,600 to $16,500. The final cost is influenced by factors like the basement's size and condition, the type of remodel, material choices, your location, and accessibility. For an accurate price, it's best to consult with a basement remodeling team.</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>

Q: Can you finish a basement with no windows?

• <div><p>Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.</p></div>

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Last update on June 05, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
I’m so glad I chose JL Painting over the two other bids that I got for the project. My house was recently remodeled, and the paint job was terrible. It needed to be caulked properly, sanded, retextured in some places,some door casings replaced, and JL Painting took his time to do the work...
JL Painting
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Reviewed in March 2026
Kimbertec was the most thorough of the contractors I interviewed. From the initial costs outlined which were very item specific to the end of the project. Her team is outstanding…demo, plumbing, carpentry and installation. They cleaned up after every phase and left us with a perfect remodel.
KimberTec LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
My master bath remodel turned out amazing! The communication and attention to detail was second to none! Very professional and cleanup was to perfection! Highly recommend!
Terrell Development Corp., Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2023
I have known them for 20 years, he has done major remodels for my home and my clients. He is very professional, courteous, polite, and he is very good at what he does.
Atlantic Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
The team from Cactus Nectar did a great job! Very courteous, professional and quick to schedule the work. There were just a couple of small unforeseen snags during the project, but Scott, Winston, and CJ were quick to respond and take care of the issues. I will definitely plan to use them again...
CactusNectar, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Desert Designs Landscape was absolutely tremendous with their work around my house. They revamped my entire front yard. I now have a paver drive way, a new drip system and lights to showcase my saguaros. Will use them for my backyard after home remodel is finished
Desert Designs Landscape
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Reviewed in March 2021
Adam and his crew are extremely knowledgeable, experienced and customer focused. When doing a remodel project there are unknowns as you peel away the layers, Adam and his crew guided us through these surprises and sometime unsettling issues with common sense and practical decisions. We started...
Adam Crippen Custom Home Works, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Excellent. Adam and his crew did a beautiful remodel of a frequently used bathroom on the main floor. We removed a tub and put in walk-in shower with ceramic tile and pebbled floor. Adam was able to find us a gorgeous remnant for our double sink. We did a full tear out and moved some electrical...
Dream Big Tile Company Inc
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Reviewed in February 2020
If I could give Gilligan remodeling ten stars or more I would. Neil, the owner of the company goes out of his way to provide qualitt customer service. He accompanied us to pick out our tile & counter tops, providing us with feedback on what we might like. He was also able to get us a...
Gilligan Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Josh, James, Timmy, and Zach were very professional, fast, and a very conscientious installation, we would definitely recommend them and dreamstyle remodeling
Dreamstyle Remodeling of New Mexico
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"WOW, WOW, and WOW!!! Dana and his crew did a fantastic job! They arrived on time and did what they said they would. The crown molding was really the "crowning touch" for our home. We had no idea how plaln everything looked until it was completed. (I will be adding photos)...EVery room looks gorgeous. The real "Crowning touch" is the way all the corners look, They stand out and really add a decorative touch to the rooms. They moved furniture and did not make any demands on us to be furniture movers etc. Then after, they cleaned up and put everything back the way it was. (I can't get house painters to do that) You really will not be disappointed if you call them."

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"This is the second time my wife and I have used Clark Concepts. This time we had our basement bathroom designed and completed by Joseph and his crew. I travel in my job and was unable to be at home during construction but with Joseph's communication and work performance we were able to come home to a beautifully crafted bathroom and to top it off all before the holidays!!! GREAT job guys."

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"Highly recommended cause when you need HELP well you need HELP! And as the name says that’s what they do is HELP!! Even the best sometimes finding themselves needing HELP!"

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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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Snowy Cactus Tile & Design

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"Very well. The design we came up with on paper was brought to fruition and it looks great! Overall we are very pleased with the work and enjoyed working with the team from Carrier Custom Carpentry."

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"Install was quick, clean and everything looked great. Chad is a true professional!"

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"Really friendly made sure it was done right I would recommend him to anybody"

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

Can increase the value of your home
Separate space from the rest of the house
Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style
Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing
Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level
Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage
Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

The average cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400. Depending on the project's complexity, the price can be as low as $3,500 or exceed $50,200. For a simple project like adding a home office, you might spend between $500 and $3,000. However, a more extensive project, such as adding a bathroom, can range from $6,600 to $16,500. The final cost is influenced by factors like the basement's size and condition, the type of remodel, material choices, your location, and accessibility. For an accurate price, it's best to consult with a basement remodeling team.

You can paint your ceiling or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings.

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.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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