Does adding a bathroom to your basement increase home value?

• <div><p>Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is <b>50% to 75%</b>. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.</p></div>

Can I remodel a basement myself?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Replacing insulation </p></li><li><p>Replacing carpet or other flooring </p></li><li><p>Adding heating and cooling</p></li><li><p>Adjusting or adding walls and doors</p></li><li><p>Altering or adding plumbing elements</p></li></ul><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-basement-code-requirements.htm">code safety requirements</a>, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.</p></div>

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Q: What are the most expensive parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Anything having to do with the structure of your home, such as raising the ceiling, is usually the most expensive part of finishing a basement. Another project component that could be a surprisingly high expense is adding an exterior entrance. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-average-cost-add-exitwalk-out-my-finished-basement.htm">cost of a walkout basement</a> can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.</p></div>

Q: What costs are associated with basement remodeling?

• <div><p>Costs are guided by renovation scope, materials chosen, project duration, structural needs, and labor. Prioritizing tasks prevents unforeseen expenses.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a joist and a beam in a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/joist-vs-beam.htm">Joists and beams</a> are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
I own a house which is around 90 years old. Its basement had compromised walls, one of which was seriously bowed. In addition, after heavy rain, the basement floor would be wet. I got estimates from three companies to correct these problems. Pivotal was a clear standout. The owner Jeff, his...
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Reviewed in May 2025
This business did a full remodel of 25 units in 3 weeks. I plan on them doing many more.
Savage Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
The job done was exactly what we wanted. It was a remodel of an old deck and it looks great. The contract agreement was flexible to work with our needs and the quality of the workmanship was amazing. Very friendly and professional organization.
KODIAK IMPROVEMENTS, INC
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Reviewed in February 2016
The service I received from Family Waterproofing was phenomenal. Our basement rarely floods, but after a week or more of continual rains last summer, we got our first puddling, which kept my wife and I up in shifts for a few nights in a row working a shop vac to prevent any major damage. We...
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Reviewed in July 2015
Went ok. Attic needed insulation, energy credits were good incentive. Illini Home Improvements was very clear about what they were going to do and what credits we would receive. Actually called on an earlier date than expected to come and complete job. Only problem was that I hadn't moved or...
Illini Home Improvements
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Reviewed in April 2014
I had some remodelling work done in the kitchen, getting new countertops. Kelly came to disconnect the old sink drains, faucet, and dishwasher in the morning before the countertops were installed. Following installation and allowing 24 hours for the silicone to dry, he returned to connect the...
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Reviewed in April 2011
Mr. Emery of Tremain Corp. was prompt, courteous, and professional in providing us with the information necessary to make the decision whether to go ahead with the project. A few days after the visit, we received a mailed formal mid-range estimate using a mid-tier tile giving us an idea of the...
Tremain Corp
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Reviewed in April 2008
In 2007, we bought a house out in the country that was built in 1992 and remodeled in 2003. There were several exterior doors that were in need of repainting. J&K came out to our home and gave us an estimate to do preparation work (including scraping the peeling paint, sanding and applying a...
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