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>

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Q: Can you finish a basement with no windows?

• <div><p>Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.</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>

Q: How can I save money to finish my basement?

• <div><p>Save money on your basement finishing project by making cost-effective decisions such as minimizing structural changes and avoiding costly construction revisions. DIY simpler tasks such as painting or basic cleanup to reduce labor costs. You can also opt for energy-efficient fixtures and materials that may qualify for rebates or tax incentives.</p></div>

Q: What is the most challenging part of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Professional and responsive. Waterproofed basement and stopped water incursion.
Middle Tennessee Crawlspace
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Reviewed in January 2025
I can't say enough great things about Nick Tuttle with All Things Basementy! They recently completed repairs on a basement, and the entire experience was exceptional. From start to finish, they were professional, punctual, and incredibly thorough. They always arrived on time and took the...
Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
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Reviewed in December 2024
This guy did an excellent job of remodeling my stairs, He was very professional and the results I. The picture displays his quality of work. I'm pleased with the results. I would hire him again for or future projects.
Gonzalez Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2024
Taylor, Eli, Alaina and Javi did excellent work encapsulating and waterproofing my basement. The membrane they installed not only protects my basement from water damage, the membrane makes the basement look a lot better. The work they did also protects my homes foundation from sinking. They were...
AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
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Reviewed in November 2023
The service was really good. Stephen took the time to explain everything to me. He replaced all the old clogged pipes from my kitchen to the basement bathroom and it went the extra mile to check all the pipes for any other clogged areas. Thank you. The customer service was superb!!!, and I will...
Good Works Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Power Home Remodeling delivered 100% as promised. Very efficient and delightful experience, would highly recommend.
Power Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2020
New Age Flooring is one of the best contractors I have worked here in Clarksville. Brandon Williams and his crew did a great job with the flooring throughout the house and our basement remodel. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations.
New Age Flooring & Remodeling
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Reviewed in January 2020
Even though it was 5:00 on Friday evening, they arrived as promised within the hour without charging week end rates. Knowledgeable, professional and courteous guys that respected our home (covered their shoes). Explained the problem in detail, and showed us with their camera what needed to be...
Benjamin Franklin Clarksville
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Reviewed in June 2014
Baggett Heating and Cooling removed our 5 year old, poorly installed unit and replaced it with of a 4 ton, 15 Seer, 2 stage heat pump and 2 stage gas furnace. We "saved" money 5 years ago by using a "guy" to replace the 30 year old Trane. Mistake. Thanks to Baggett Heating and Cooling for...
Baggett Heating and Cooling, Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
He did a remodeling. He did an excellent job at a minimal cost. He offered to remodeling my kitchen and he made me a laundry room. I was so impressed. I would highly recommend him. He did very good quality work. He was very fast, very thorough. He could have nickel dimed me, but he...
Make it Right Home Maintenance and Repair
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