How much basement wall bowing is acceptable?

• <div><p>Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness, or around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick structure, before it becomes an urgent situation. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time to have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-inspect-your-basement.htm">basement inspection</a> to determine if a repair is necessary, depending on the soil conditions and structural specifics. Walls nearing 4 inches of bowing will require significant repairs. More than 6 inches of bowing usually means the wall will need replacing. </p></div>

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: Is it OK to live in a finished basement?

• <div><p>Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted. </p></div>

Q: What is considered a finished basement?

• <div><p>A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.</p><p>Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.</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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The first screwing that I got was when the little estimator came out and gave me a quote of nearly $9000.00 for something that shouldn't have cost more than $3000.00. I know this because I am a general contractor and could have and should have used my own guys, but I was too busy and was in a...
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Reviewed in April 2018
Triple R Home Improvements made our bathroom remodel so easy. They were always available for any questions we had. We will definitely hire Triple R again.
Triple R Home Improvements and Construction INC.
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Reviewed in January 2015
Did not have any pressure in any of my hot water faucets. Called them up, and they immediately asked if I had my hot water dripping last night due to the freeze. Unfortunately, I only had my cold water dripping. They said it was most likely that the hot water line froze, so they recommended...
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Reviewed in May 2013
After responding in a timely way to my initial phone call, John came to my house, inspected our grounds and basement, and then discussed a number of alternative approaches to my water problem. While the proposal he made for his own work was more extensive than I am prepared to undertake right...
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Reviewed in August 2012
Everything went great. This was our second bathroom remodel by McShane Home Improvement this year, will definitely use for a third next year. Do call McShane.
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Reviewed in July 2012
I bought my first property on Feb 08. I had Dale rewire the kitchen & bath to repair safety concerns & code violations. He also did a few sockets & switches, along with moving & updating the service panel. He finished in in less than one day. Compared to the trouble I had with the general...
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Reviewed in November 2010
Very professional service at estimate. Dave was punctual and answered all of my questions. Though I believe the project would have been done beautifully and professionally, I was unable to afford the cost of the remodel estimated by CASE and the length of time they projected to complete the...
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Reviewed in March 2010
They arrived on time and did the whole job in just a little over two days. The porch matches the siding on our house exactly. They even went so far as to paint our existing white dog door the bronze color it needed to be to match to new porch and the siding on the house. The workers were...
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