Can I add a door to my basement?

• <div><p>Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-questions-ask-basement-waterproofing-contractor.htm">basement contractor</a> can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.</p></div>

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Q: Does a finished basement count as square footage?

• <div><p>A finished basement does not always count as square footage, though this varies by state regulations. You may live in an area that allows for below-grade spaces to be considered in a home's official square footage. In those cases, the basement must meet certain conditions, like having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. Your local assessor can confirm your area's policies regarding basement square footage.</p></div>

Q: Can I add a door to my basement?

• <div><p>Yes, you can add a door to your basement&mdash;it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you&rsquo;re using the basement as a bedroom. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-questions-ask-basement-waterproofing-contractor.htm">basement contractor</a> can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.</p></div>

Q: What are the hardest parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they&rsquo;re the parts we typically don&rsquo;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.</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: Do I need permits for flooded basement cleanup or repairs?

• <div><p>Permits may be required for major repairs, structural work, or electrical and plumbing restoration after a flood. Check with your local building department to determine permit requirements and associated fees for your flooded basement cleanup project. Obtaining the correct permits helps ensure work is done safely and up to code.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2025
We loved working with Kent Construction. They were very attentive and timely. They always answered our phone calls and were very responsive. Our remodel turned out beautiful and we have had no problems with any of the craftmanship or construction. Kent Nickel is extremely knowledgeable and...
Kent Nickell Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Excellent work and follow up. My ordered cabinets were a challenge but Paul made them work as best they would. My kitchen is odd shaped He and his crew were always on time or would let me know if they were going to be later. They were all courteous and made sure I was pleased with their work....
HARD WIRE ELECTRICAL
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Reviewed in August 2021
Tom did excellent work on our kitchen cabinets and counters! Work was done very professionally, on-time, and at a fair price! I would definitely hire again for other remodeling projects!
Tinas Cabinet Installation Company
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Reviewed in March 2015
When I first bought my home, it was a time capsule from the 70's and 80's with wood paneling and dirty white shag carpeting wall to wall. The the vision of Peter Woodburn, his wife Sheila, Martin, and the rest of his crew, my house is slowly transforming to a modern version of its old self. The...
Brits R Us
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Reviewed in March 2014
We met with her for a total kitchen remodel. We went with her because she had excellent pricing. They have been working on the remodel for about two weeks. Thus far I am very pleased with the service. We should be finished by the end of this week, we are just waiting on the hardware to be...
The Cabinet Lady Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2013
I chose MOE because of their long-standing reputation in the community, and because Jeff Hachey, who came to do the original estimate, was very knowledgeable and professional in his assessment of my plumbing needs. I had an unusual situation, where laundry facilities were being installed on the...
H.L. Moe Co., Inc
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Reviewed in June 2012
It took longer than we had anticipaited however some of it was due to our being out of town and items that had to be special ordered. This was our first time with remodeling so there were lots of things we didn't know like which tiles to use for flooring and which to use for walls. I would...
Tommy T's Plumbing Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2009
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...
GIOMBETTI ELECTRIC, INC.
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We Build Homes, do remodel's, Commerical TI's, Build custom furniture, produce custom moldings and build custom cabinets. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Italish Remoldling and Custom Cabinets is a great company if you need any remodeling done. They did a complete remodeling of two bathrooms which included taking out a sunken tub and making a walk-in shower in master bathroom and installing a pocket door. In guest bathroom they add a shower to current bath tub. Made all new cabinets for both bathrooms to our expectations. They updated our kitchen cabinets by making new soft close cabinet door fronts and new soft close drawers They installed new doors throughout our house including new front door, garage door, kitchen fire door, all bedrooms, and bathroom doors. Installed new flooring in our living room. Everything turned out beautifully. Every detail we asked from Rodney and his crew, they made it work. I would recommend this company to anyone. They are quick, reliable, a great team of professionals. Rodney is a great source of information. He had lots of connections to other contractors to help complete our remodeling needs. He followed up with outside contractors to make sure the job they were working on was done correctly. If I need anything else done, this company will be my first call."

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"Italish Remoldling and Custom Cabinets is a great company if you need any remodeling done. They did a complete remodeling of two bathrooms which included taking out a sunken tub and making a walk-in shower in master bathroom and installing a pocket door. In guest bathroom they add a shower to current bath tub. Made all new cabinets for both bathrooms to our expectations. They updated our kitchen cabinets by making new soft close cabinet door fronts and new soft close drawers They installed new doors throughout our house including new front door, garage door, kitchen fire door, all bedrooms, and bathroom doors. Installed new flooring in our living room. Everything turned out beautifully. Every detail we asked from Rodney and his crew, they made it work. I would recommend this company to anyone. They are quick, reliable, a great team of professionals. Rodney is a great source of information. He had lots of connections to other contractors to help complete our remodeling needs. He followed up with outside contractors to make sure the job they were working on was done correctly. If I need anything else done, this company will be my first call."

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