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’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>

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Q: Are there any permits required for drainage improvement projects?

• <div><p>The need for permits in drainage improvement projects depends on your location and the extent of the project. Generally, projects involving significant excavation, alterations to existing drainage systems, or those impacting public drainage systems may require permits. Check with your local building department or authorities to determine the specific permit requirements in your area before starting any drainage improvement work to ensure compliance with local regulations.</p></div>

Q: What is the most challenging part of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.</p></div>

Q: What are common types of drain issues?

• <div><p>Common drain issues include slow-running drains, whether in a sink or shower, clogged drains, a bad smell, and water backing up into a sink, shower, or bathtub. Causes range from hair, grease, roots, or toilet paper clogging the drainpipes to flooding outside the home, which prevents sewer lines from draining properly. </p></div>

Q: What's the difference between a channel drain and a French drain?

• <div><p>While both a channel drain and a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-french-drain.htm">French drain</a> serve a similar purpose, a French drain is designed to prevent groundwater from causing flooding issues. This type of drain system goes underneath the soil and is completely surrounded by soil and rock. A channel drain, also called a trench drain, removes surface water before it ever enters the ground&mdash;hence the concrete and above-ground installation method.</p></div>

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Adrian was quick to reply and offered a reasonable price for his team to fix a leak in my roof. He greeted me with a smile and hand shake and despite the fact that not many companies will even come all the way out to my town, he had the team fix the leak the same morning he came to inspect. Very...
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These people are scammers. Quoted $55k to replace the pipes in the house and insurance declined. Then quoted $18k to locate leak and repair by tearing up floors and walls. Insurance approved $12k and we were on the hook for $6k. They came out to detect the areas for the leak. The day they came...
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Red Rocket Plumbing came highly recommended when i was looking for a plumber to fix an emergency leak in my kitchen. He was fast, reliable, professional and very reasonably priced. I will definitely be using their services again.
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ASC certified mechanic. Repairs were made by appointment. He came to the house on time, replaced my water pump, and charged a fair price. He was thorough and made sure he inspected his work before leaving.
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Reviewed in December 2015
The owner Ralph answered the phone and came right over to give a quote. He gave a fair price for the repairs and scheduled a time to repair everything. Mr. Sanchez and his installers showed up on time and were very professional. He even coordinated with an electrician to install the electrical...
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Reviewed in November 2015
We had to call in an emergency because a different contractor had replaced the toilet. The next day we found a puddle around the toilet and because it was leaking before the shut-off valve we had to call Hearts. The plumber did a good job replacing the valve and the faucets. I always call Hearts...
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Overall, my vehicle damage was repaired well and it looks brand new. I received a picture of the vehicle every day and a phone call updating the status.
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Reviewed in July 2011
I have hired them before to do pool repairs such as replacing the filter and the pump. They are very professional, courteous and friendly. They do excellent service. I would highly recommend them and would use them again.
MARSHAL'S POOL AND SPA
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They Giombetti guys (one electrician and one helper, costing a total of $100 per hour) showed up when they said that they would. I was so pleased with their work that I asked them to run some wires for in-wall speakers and also a couple of new outlets. A Deck House is the worst possible kind...
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