"Angi exceeded my expectaions, locating R&B Remodeling, a team with a remarkably wide skillset, who showed excellence in standards of quality, professionalism and efficiency, did work of exceptionally high standard, on time, on budget, and at a very fair price. The team at R&B Remodeling proved exceptionally reliable, honest, and professional. After 35 years of home ownership; this was my first Angi project; I will be choosing only from Angi from now on, and will be highly recommending Angi and R&B Remodeling to everyone."
"Spenser and Tyler helped me get my basement finished- including building a custom hidden library. Would recommend, will definitely be using them for my next project."
"Jake has easily been, by far, the best handyman / jack of all trades with whom I have ever employed. I recommend him without any reservations whatsoever."
"QC Remodeling did a great job on my bathroom remodel at a fair price. Work was done on time and they took great care to protect areas outside of work area from dust and dirt. I would highly recommend them!"
"Did an absolutely amazing job on my basement, our basement was originally unfinished and Chris helped us with the layout and got everythig done for us! His crew were extremely respectful and professional, will definitely hire again"
"The workmanship was excellent. The work was completed within the time frame agreed upon as well as the price quoted. Everything was done very professionally from start to finish. I HIGHLY recommend Dave Navarro Construction for any interior remodeling. I will definitely use him again - without hesitation."
"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!
"Chris, the owner, does excellent work. He is a very skilled, knowledgeable and friendly craftsman who knows how to get the job done correctly the first time. I highly recommend his services!"
"The service was awesome. He did very well. He was efficient and clean up after the job was done. The price was reasonable. I was impressed with his work."
"Overall it was a pretty stress free experience. Advanced Remodeling was also very concerned about our happiness with the repairs and even came back to fix an issue that we thought needed to be looked at again."
Costs are guided by renovation scope, materials chosen, project duration, structural needs, and labor. Prioritizing tasks prevents unforeseen expenses.
If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.
Basements are commonly converted into game rooms. The potential challenges you may run into include controlling moisture, working with low ceilings, limited natural light, and the need for additional electrical or HVAC work. Addressing these issues can add to the total cost, but it ensures a comfortable and functional space.
Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.
Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:
Replacing insulation
Replacing carpet or other flooring
Adding heating and cooling
Adjusting or adding walls and doors
Altering or adding plumbing elements
If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.
The Durant, IA homeowners’ guide to basement remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Hiring a bad basement remodeler can wreak havoc on the look and longevity of your unfinished space. Here are red flags to look for as you vet basement contractors.
