Which raising basement ceiling option is best for you?

• <div><p>If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/ceiling-companies/">A professional ceiling company</a> will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.</p><ul><li><p>How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.</p></li><li><p>The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.</p></li></ul><p></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: Should you refinish your basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new 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>

Q: Which raising basement ceiling option is best for you?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/ceiling-companies/">A professional ceiling company</a> will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.</p><ul><li><p>How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you&rsquo;re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.</p></li><li><p>The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What is the most challenging part of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.</p></div>

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I JABE HAD THEM PAINT MULTIPLE HOMES BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALONG WITH MINOR REPAIRS AND HAVE HIRED THEM FOR A LARGE AMOUT OF REMODELING NOW. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL, HONEST RELIABLE, EXCELLENT WORK AND FINISHED PRODUCT WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCEâ ¦.. I WILL HORR THEM AS LOMG AS THEY WILL HAVE...
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Reviewed in January 2024
Built / Remodeled a barn and workshop. Very professional. Got the job done on time and the quality of work was awesome. I'm fortunate he is also available to do a home remodel.
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Reviewed in June 2022
We hired DM renovation,LLC for my bathroom remodel. I want to install a steam SPA shower, a soaking Tub, a SmartBidet in my bathroom. I want a high quality and good workmanship in the job. Drium and his crew work very hard to delivered it on time and gave me -my friends and family described...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Ken was a pleasure to work with-he offered suggestions and solutions to several different difficult remodel projects he did for me and I was very satisfied with the timeliness and quality of his work.
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Reviewed in June 2017
We did not experience any problems when Metro Tile or Tile One, Inc (Metro Tile, 5455 Shirley Street, Naples, FL 34109) installed kitchen/hallway tile in our unit back on 2002, which is why we hired Metro Tile in 2015 to remodel our two bathrooms. Note: Metro Tile is where we purchased the tile;...
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Reviewed in March 2014
From the very start to the final clean-up, work was done quickly and professionally. His eye for detail truly impressed me. After painting the beams in the master bedroom, I now want all the beams in the house painted and intend to have him do the job. He had done a job previously for me, a...
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Reviewed in February 2014
Phil is great to work with because he's a pro, knows how to take care of everything, not just the construction. PJD did a complete remodel of a 20 year old condo to prepare it for sale. Everything inside was replaced- tile floors, carpets, vanities, toilets, lights/lamps, showers,...
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Reviewed in May 2013
Everything is fine except the house is being remodeled and this work will be scheduled to commence once the remodel plumbing and electrical work is complete
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Reviewed in April 2013
Not only am I a rank novice at remodeling, I am a long time paralyzed quadriplegic. Zoe builders took the time to accommodate my needs in assessing what needed to be remodeled and gave me practical choices with an eye on my limited budget. From demolishing my kitchen, to installing new wood...
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Reviewed in May 2012
David started with a questionnaire that our son eventually filled out (so busy at work) - that survey detailed his likes and dislikes in all kinds of areas and his dreams for the basement. Our son is smart and told David that when it came to colors, fixtures, and other choices of style that...
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