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>

Can you add a bathroom to an unfinished basement?

• <div><p>Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.</p></div>

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Q: Can you turn a regular basement into a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/basement-foundation.htm">basement foundation</a>, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.</p></div>

Q: How long should you wait after a new build to finish a basement?

• <div><p>You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.</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>

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Reviewed in September 2024
Jon & Debbie were incredibly helpful and friendly, plus they did an awesome job finishing our drywall. Can’t wait to have them help finish more of our remodeling job!!
Integrity Drywall of Palm Coast
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Reviewed in August 2023
The project was for condo Second Bedroom Remodeling, including major Drywall Repair; Ceiling Repair and Resurfacing; and complete Ceiling and Walls Painting. Both Gabriel and Johan were extremely steady, thorough, and professional craftsmen. I would not hesitate to hire them again, and both have...
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Reviewed in August 2023
Chase gave me a more than fair price on the work he completed in my basement! He is also a very skilled electrician!
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Reviewed in May 2022
CLW Builders are top notch! The company owner Cory understands my vision for the remodel project and has worked with me on scheduling the various phases of the project. He is thorough and efficient and really knows what he's doing. He has old school honesty, integrity and craftsmanship which...
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Reviewed in August 2021
Nick is very reliable. His workmanship is detailed and well thought out. He has helped us greatly with a the electrical portion of a complete remodel of our cottage. If you choose to not utilize his talents, then you would be making a gross mistake. Nick will be our family & friendÃ¢Â Â s...
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Reviewed in September 2015
Ron is a superb craftsman! The table rework exceeded my expectations and looks awesome! It looks so much better than it did when it was new!
Barbour Custom Cabinetry & Design
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Reviewed in June 2015
Summitt Building and Development recently finished a remodel for us and we are super happy with the results. We had new wood flooring installed a kitchen remodel done, bathroom, painting and new fireplace mantle; Also new blinds installed and quartzite countertops. From managing the...
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Reviewed in December 2013
I would highly recommend Josh Sparks/Sparks Construction to anyone who is planning on building or remodeling. They are the most honest and dependable company I've ever worked with. They treated us through the whole remodeling project just like family. We appreciated all their hard work.
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Reviewed in July 2013
Great. I had these leaks for a while. I had a couple of plumbers come out but they wanted me to remodel my upstairs bathroom to fix the leaks. They would not address the actual problems i was having. I then found Sun Plumbing on Angies List website. I was thrilled to find someone that would...
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