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>

How long does it take to frame a basement?

• <div><p>Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.</p></div>

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Q: Is framing a basement challenging?

• <div><p>While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That&rsquo;s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation. </p></div>

Q: How much value does a finished basement add to a house?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-value-does-a-finished-basement-add.htm">Finishing your basement adds value to your home</a>, providing an average return on investment (ROI) of around 75%. That means the typical basement refinishing costs of $32,000 will add an average of $24,000 to the value of your property. The value added to your home will depend on the price you pay to have the work completed, the area you live in, the quality of the work and building materials, and more.</p></div>

Q: What home projects do construction managers do?

• <div><p>In addition to overseeing new home builds, construction managers work on <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/renovate-vs-remodel.htm">large renovations and major remodels</a>. For example, they may work with designers and oversee the construction of a finished basement, kitchen renovation, or a home addition. They may also oversee large-scale remodels, such as the update of a historic home. Construction managers step into small projects for more specific assistance, such as building budgets and compiling the team.</p></div>

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The 2 owners, Tom an Kent, communicated closely with us every step of the way from start to finish in order to ensure our complete satisfaction. We were very pleased with the crew's polite and effective communication at all times. Chris along with his team members, Mark, Luke and Tanner were...
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Iowa Wall Sawing installed two egress windows in our 40 year old basement in a timely manner in spite of weather delays. They took pains to preserve the lawn, cut the opening and installed the new window and well, cleaned up the minimal mess inside and out, and hauled away the dirt to be dumped...
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We had all of our carpets cleaned prior to moving into our new home. This include the living room and hallway as well as our entire basement. He did a great job and gave us great pointers on different things he saw, there had been some water in the basement corner and said he would return if...
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This project consisted of installing a solar domestic hot water system in an old house, essentially a remodeling project. The contractor did a great job.
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We woke up to raw sewage in the basement. After receiving my call and taking all the information, the receptionist contacted the workmen to arrange the job. Called back to say they couldn't get to our sewer backup today and that we should attempt to find another cleaner. Their punctual...
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Member Comments:On Thursday January 11th, I noticed there was a drip coming from a solenoid valve switch on my geo-source furnace in my basement. Unable to acquire a reputable local heating and A/C business to repair a leaky solenoid valve on my furnace within a short time. I reluctantly...
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Comes promptly after snow, does ice removal as well. Did difficult plowing of farm lane to access walkout basement so a friend could unload her furniture for temporary storage in the winter, tough job, well done.
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