What room is the most expensive to renovate?

• <div><p>It may not come as a surprise that the kitchen is the most expensive room in the house to renovate. This is due to the expensive appliances like the range, hood, and fridge, but also because the bones of the room—like electrical and plumbing—are expensive to move or replace. While there are ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-kitchen-remodel-cost.htm">renovate a kitchen on a budget</a>, it will always carry a hefty price tag, even if you cut some corners.</p></div>

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Q: Is it cheaper to build up or add a basement?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How long does a typical basement remodel take?

• <div><p>Project timelines vary significantly, typically from weeks to months, depending on design complexity and active permitting processes.</p></div>

Q: Is an extension less expensive than a loft conversion?

• <div><p>Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.</p></div>

Q: Would the newly raised basement ceiling need to be finished?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-walls-ceiling-and-trim.htm">paint your ceiling</a> or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings. </p><p>If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
It works well and solved problem fixed. Two guys were friendly. They explained everything detailed and showed video in the crawl basement. It helpful detailed.
LSVG Electrics Inc
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Reviewed in October 2022
We absolutely loved working with Antonio and his team! Our bathroom remodel is exactly what we wanted. The outcome is amazing and we couldnâ t be happier! The tiling work is great!!
Pizzo Tile
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Reviewed in April 2022
Thank you so much to Alfredo for the amazing work he did at my home. I would highly recommend him. He remodeled 2 of my bathrooms exactly how I wanted them. I am impressed and will hire him again when I need my next project done. I recommend him 100%!!!! You will not be disappointed.
Cerda Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in October 2020
Last year, I got service on my basement fromÂ Everdry Waterproofing, Illinois. Until now, I have not encountered any problem since the service received. Also, the service was superb from the company. And I was enjoying my dry basement a lot and recommended them to my friends.
Everdry Waterproofing of Illinois
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Reviewed in February 2017
Worst contractor ever and Im talking about Chris. I hired this guy to do 4x4" drywall on my ceiling. First of all he doesn't cover anything with tarp or some protective sheet. My electronics are all covered with dust and he tried to clean my speaker with wet rag and now its stained. My young...
Caldwell Remodeling and Repair, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2015
Emiliano installed pad & carpet in a basement office to cover the concrete floor. He came out once for an estimate and to determine the type of carpet to install and then again to perform the installation. He was punctual and called ahead to let me know when to expect him. Installation went...
Flores Floors
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Reviewed in April 2014
Ed our sales rep showed up on time and inspected both attic and basement. Discovered that basement mold was worse than initial home inspection showed. Proceeded with Mold Solutions and on the agreed date and time Tim and his crew arrived on time to start the first step of the process. All...
Mold Solutions
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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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