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Q: What is the difference between a joist and a beam in a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/joist-vs-beam.htm">Joists and beams</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it&rsquo;s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it&rsquo;s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </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: What type of wood should I use for framing a basement?

• <div><p>You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.</p></div>

Q: Is finishing a basement worth it, and how much value does it add?

• <div><p>Yes, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.</p></div>

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Last update on February 20, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
I needed some electrical work done on our family room remodel. Daniel was available same day to check out the job. He did a great job installing our new ceiling speakers, lights, and various plugs. Daniel has great communication and patience when dealing with customer requests. We will be using...
Sand Electric
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Reviewed in January 2024
Working with Matt was a very good experience from beginning to end. When we decided to have our kitchen cabinetry refaced we were introduced to Matt. He consulted with us and helped us make the best decision for our goals. He was professional, timely and our kitchen turned out great. Because we...
MB Custom Cabinetry
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Reviewed in September 2023
Bravo tile remodeled my shower 3 years ago they did a amazing job
Bravo Tile and Granite
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Reviewed in November 2018
Dan the Solar Man (with Bland) came and did the sales call presentation then recommended 42 panels and a main panel upgrade at a cost of almost $40k, yikes! Let me also say that we have a house that was not insulated very well and we have a special needs child that requires a constant...
Bland Solar & Air Inc
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Reviewed in April 2018
Andrew was easy to communicate with and accommodated our remodel schedule. He took pictures of all the work so we could monitor the progress even when we were not there.
Andrew's Home Repair
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Reviewed in March 2017
Never heard back from him to do work. This is not the first review on this site where he has left customer high and dry (or in my case damp). He came out to see what the problem was, charged me $200 to clean debris off of roof. Spent about 30 minutes with him writing up for an estimate on the...
Great Scott Builders Inc
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Reviewed in March 2013
Annette and Michelle are very nice, professional and know their stuff. This was a master closet remodel and they came up with a design that was absolutely beautiful that followed our lead as to what we were wanting. Unfortunately, the design and materials were too nice for our particular...
Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath
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Reviewed in March 2013
This was the third remodel for me. I had always overseen my other remodels until I meet the guys at The Remodel Depot (TRD). These guys did a complete remodel on our entire home. We had just taken possession of our home that we had been renting out for the past 8 years and we would be living in...
The Remodel Depot
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Palm Construction, Inc.

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.

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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"â The entire team were amazing. We were very hesitant and nervous about the remodel of our master bath as we had not done a remodel before. We interviewed others and continued to delay the project each year as we heard so many nightmarish bathroom remodel stories from friends, until we met Expert Home Builders owner. He kept his promises about budget and timing and delivered even more than we expected. His team arrived and departed according to plan, were extremely neat and even protected our very new hardwood floors (which they had to walk across numerous times daily) from any damage. Our bathroom is everything we hoped for and have been enjoying it for nearly a year. Thank you for a wonderful work !"

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Mega Power Electric, Inc

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."

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Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"the young man knew his business very well. HE did the job in a little over an hour. HE had several new locks that my daughter could choose from. HE left the job site clean."

Response time2 days

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Aria Construction, Inc.

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Offers commercial services

"I am happy to recommend this outstanding company since they have such a great customer service and amazing results. I hired them to do my kitchen remodeling and was so happy with the results! I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family so thought to share this here too since there are not many good, fair and honest companies out there. Good luck!"

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Response rate93%

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Bakersfield Construction Company

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Steven is my go too for everything. As a single mom there’s always something that needs to be fixed around my house. He’s always responsive in a timely manner and very reasonable on his pricing. He has worked on everything from a garage and kitchen remodel to my roof plugged drain from kids toys to my dryer. He’s very efficient in what he does. If you ever need anything done I would highly recommend Steven Gregory for the job. With a house and kids he’s number one on my list."

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Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"I did not go with this company, they refunded my money because I didn't like their design. I've reviewed this before. Please can you stop these requests to do a review.
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Hurns Rapid Renovation

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Recommended by80%of homeowners

Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Transform your home with TASCO, the remodeling and full mitigation experts in San Luis Obispo. From small updates to complete transformations, we bring your vision to life. Contact us today for a consultation!

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Serving Taft, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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Bryant Sams, has been established for many years servicing the community in many projects such as basement remodels, kitchen remodels, and much more! Please call today to get your home improvement projects running off the ground.

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction.

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

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.

You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.

Yes, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.

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