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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Southern Construction Lake Area LLC
5.0(
4
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an amazing job. Did exactly what I had in mind. Did quality work and stayed on schedule. They were super easy to get in contact with and will definitely be using them for future projects."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B. Broussard Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B Broussard construction did a amazing job on my home repairs. They were very dependable, reliable and trustworthy. Any questions I had, Brad was very honest and knowledgeable and always made sure I understood everything he was telling me. I would hire B Broussard again and I Also have referred them to other potential clients."
New Construction Foundation.
Outdoor Living
After B. Broussard Constructions Renovation.
Before and after
After

+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Soft Wash - Atlanta
4.9(
36
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Small jobs welcome

"Contractor started quickly, finished on time on and on budget. I was out of state and it would have been easy to blow me off but contractor was very responsive and very helpful. I would recommend them highly."
New Front Elv
Orig Front Elv
Orig Sun room
New S/room & patio
Attached Garage

+1

Recommended by22%of homeowners
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J.O.T Handyman Services LLC
4.7(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Iowa, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bobby did an excellent job. He went above and beyond what was expected. He showed up early and worked very late Into the evening to get the bathroom completed in a timely manner."
Before
Sink out, prepped and ready to be repaired!!!
Before
Made more floor space
As you see it needed some life back in it.

+71

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

The cost of finishing a basement is about $18,400 on average. As you can see, the framing portion of this project costs less, because you’re essentially just dealing with laying the foundation for a finished basement. The finishing portion of the project involves a lot more intricate work and design, as well as high-end materials.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

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:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

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 code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

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.

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