What is the hardest part of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>The most challenging part of finishing a basement is addressing moisture control. Basement waterproofing is an essential task that requires a professional’s skills and knowledge. If you don’t properly waterproof your finished basement, it’ll be vulnerable to dampness, water damage, and mold growth. Ensuring proper insulation and ventilation to combat these issues while meeting building codes adds complexity to your remodeling project.</p></div>

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>

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Q: Why do some old houses have a toilet in the basement?

• <div><p>Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.</p><p>Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.</p></div>

Q: How do I budget for a basement remodel?

• <div><p>The average cost of remodeling a basement is <b>$30 to $75 per square foot</b>. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any &ldquo;what if&rdquo; situations.</p></div>

Q: What type of wood should I use for framing a basement?

• <div><p>You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
I HIGHLY recommend Ryan’s Remodeling for any remodeling work you need done. Ryan did a complete kitchen remodel as well the entire first floor of my home. Flooring, woodwork, lighting, electrical outlets and switches-you name it, he replaced it! He has also done exterior work on my home...
Ryan's Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2023
Effortless. Complete remodel top to bottom all within a week. Extremely clean during the whole process. The end product is better than we expected.
Prime Bath
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Reviewed in July 2018
Mr, Haan was recommended to us by a friend. We hired him for a number of remodeling projects. First of all, he was not punctual. He came late and left early. He seemed to have many other jobs he had to leave to work on. Some of the work he did turned out fine. We particularly like the banister...
Christopher L. Haan
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Reviewed in January 2018
I hired Altered Surfaces to stain and seal my concrete basement floor. He came out in May and said he'd do the floor for $2500. A few weeks after the floor was done, it started cracking, peeling and bubbling. I contacted Altered Surfaces regarding the problem. He said it sounded like MVT...
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Reviewed in October 2017
Paul did an excellent job installing a walkout from my basement. They also did an extension to my driveway at the same time. They were in and out in 5 days. What an amazing amount of work to be completed in a short time. They were extremely professional and had no issues with me coming into...
Captain's Concrete, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2015
First words out of sales man's mouth was the back corner of basement was most likely broken away. Stated that the wall needed to be dug up, pinned and removed. When we pointed out that the cracks were 1/32 wide and were not leaking, he just told us they would be. The second vendor did not have...
MidAmerica Basement Systems
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Reviewed in January 2015
Capacitor was just worn out and when I isolated the condensing unit it shot a voltage spike into t-stat. The price was extremely high. what I was charged for the capacitor and t-stat was at 300% mark up. I am an electrical contractor and feel I was ripped on the price. This is the second time I...
A & L Heating & Air LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
This company was a sub for the contractor who did out Kitchen Remodel - he did an excellent and meticulous job with both the floor and the backsplash during the remodel. - He was good enough that we had him in later to complete the job after we removed a cabinet in the process of preparing to...
Hardwood Floors by Hall
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Reviewed in February 2013
We had a lot of things for them to fix for our home that we built. They built the room sizes too small by 2 feet and our house ended up being 600 square feet less than it should have been. Our concrete cracked in the basement, walls and other places. The ceilings are now pulling away from the...
DUKE CONSTRUCTION & CONCRETE
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Reviewed in November 2011
The most previous experience I had was extremely great. I am in the process of remodeling my basement, but I can only do so much at a time. I just recently had him come in and do a little bit of drywall, as well as paint the walls and do crown molding. The walls look beautiful, and it was done...
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