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Avatar for BEAR Remodeling Inc.
BEAR Remodeling Inc.
4.8(
34
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We are so happy we chose BEAR Remodeling Inc for our kitchen! From the design to the final touches, everything was done with extra care and attention to detail. The team was friendly, professional, and always kept us updated. We would definitely recommend them to anyone planning a remodel."
Outdoor Kitchen - Clayton
Outdoor Kitchen - Clayton
Outdoor Kitchen - Clayton
Weather Safe
Outdoor Kitchen - Clayton

+127

Response time9 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Geico Builders
5.0(
62
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Geico Builders did an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was prompt, professional, and easy to work with. They moved fast but still delivered excellent workmanship. The workers were polite and always cleaned up before heading out, which we really appreciated. Our bathroom looks beautiful now, and the whole project was completely stress-free thanks to them."
Composite Deck Replacement Trex
Full Backyard Remodel with Outdoor Kitchen
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Deck Replacement Composit
Composite Deck

+270

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bear Remodeling, Inc.
4.8(
24
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The remodel has truly revitalized my home. From start to finish, your expert advice, thoughtful design choices, and flawless execution have resulted in a space that feels fresh, modern, and exactly as I imagined."
living room remodel
Wet bar
waterfall island
gray shaker style cabinets
kitchen island

+158

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BUILDERS GROUP & DESIGN INC
5.0(
21
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Every remodeling project comes with surprises, and ours was no exception. Instead of making excuses, Builders Group came up with practical solutions and kept the project moving. They were honest about costs, transparent about timelines, and handled every challenge professionally. That’s the kind of contractor you want on your side."
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco
South San Francisco

+139

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.7(
42
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel exceeded our expectations, providing us with a beautiful and highly efficient space for cooking and gathering. We're thrilled with the results, as the new design seamlessly integrates style and functionality."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
4.1(
31
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After calling a few companies, we found Home pro remodeling. Ariel the manager gave us a good offer for the retaining wall, it was the best offer we received compare to other companies ! His guys are super professional, nice and clean. We were very happy with the experience. If you are looking to remodel your home , Home pro remodeling is definitely the best in the area! They are the real deal."
Response time5 days
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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%.

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