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Q: What is considered a finished basement?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.</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>

Q: Is it cheaper to build up or add a basement?

• <div><p>Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.</p></div>

Q: Should you refinish your basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.</p></div>

Q: Can I convert a basement into a game room, and what are the challenges?

• <div><p>Basements are commonly converted into game rooms. The potential challenges you may run into include controlling moisture, working with low ceilings, limited natural light, and the need for additional electrical or HVAC work. Addressing these issues can add to the total cost, but it ensures a comfortable and functional space.</p></div>

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Last update on January 20, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Desert Sky Remodelling is fantastic. Work done was efficient and professional as were Ed and his crew. They were ‘positive, made great suggestions for aesthetics, protected our personal belongings and cleaned up after themselves. I highly recommend this remodeler and will use them when I need...
Desert Sky Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
I've hired Jack for remodeling work on three properties over the course of six years. New construction and remodeling as needed. He doesn't do paint or carpet. But for everything else, he's the best I've worked with. Highly recommended.
Bauwerk Builders LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Ramon Lopezâ s guidance has been invaluable as I pursue remodeling for the first time.
Copper Wolf Construction
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very professional and high quality work. Very happy with their work. They started on a bathroom remodel but we also hired them for multiple rooms remodel
Alternative Custom Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Remodeling a bedroom and bath
Tucson Maintenance
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Reviewed in April 2023
Quality work. Good people and fair pricing. I referred a friend to them for a kitchen remodel and it, too, turned out beautiful. Very details were not missed. Thanks Adam and crew!
Adam Crippen Custom Home Works, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
We recently had our shower remodeled by Dream Style Remodeling. Our installers: James D, Cody E and Luis O did an outstanding job with demolition and installation. They were very polite, asking appropriate questions when necessary and called to advise when they would arrive. They also did an...
Dreamstyle Remodeling of Southern Arizona
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Reviewed in February 2023
BonaTero Builders is very straight-forward to work with -- they did what they said they were going to do, and they had some great ideas about the remodeling project along the way.
BonaTero Builders LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
The remodeling of the bathroom was done as planned; materials used and the work done by Brandon, Alejandro, and Joel were of top quality.
Re-Bath Tucson
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Reviewed in January 2022
Carlos and his team did a great job doing a full basement apartment remodel. They brought everything down to the studs and built it into a modern apartment including the bathroom and kitchen. They offered great pricing for the value I received. This was remodeling an English basement...
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"Shepherd Contracting goes above and beyond- Thomas and his team were polite, efficient, and did outstanding work on a home remodel for a design client. My client and I were thrilled with the quality and attention to detail. An added bonus-they finished on time and within the budget!"

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"Av General Contracting had outstanding services as I hired them for a primary restroom remodel and was left speechless with their amazing work! I would most definitely hire them again for future projects!"

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We are a general contracting company with 42 years in the trades, we pride ourselves on honesty and integrity and we treat every job like our own home.

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"Nick came over today to help clean up our yard since the county brush and bulky pick-up in this coming Monday. Nick did a great job and help cut down a large tree limb that was hanging over our sidewalk. We also had some tile work done in our bathroom. Since I use a wheelchair he greatly improved the entrance to the shower area with some mosaic tile. it was a very difficult area to work in and he did a great job. He was promptly on time and finished as promised.
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"NCF Contractors framed a Catio and enclosed it. The job was done very well and we are extremely satisfied with the outcome."

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Handyman Connection of Pima County

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"didn't show the day sceduled but followed-up the following day and got the job done quickly. Charged market rate."

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"Emilo is very organized and professional. The work he did for me was to hang 5 door slabs. The he doors are perfect."

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"It was good. He did a good job. I got everything I asked for. Price was pretty fair. He handled everything well."

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"Service itself was excellent. Some trouble setting up appointment: AAA didn't not contact me to arrange appt as Angie's List said they would when I bought the discount coupon from them. (Don't know if this is Angie's List problem or problem with AAA.) But once the serviceman arrived, the service and attitude were excellent."

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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.

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.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.

Basements are commonly converted into game rooms. The potential challenges you may run into include controlling moisture, working with low ceilings, limited natural light, and the need for additional electrical or HVAC work. Addressing these issues can add to the total cost, but it ensures a comfortable and functional space.

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