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Thoth Construction
5.0(
1
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. \nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. \nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. \nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Harper Painting
4.5(
20
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr.Harper did an excellent job. He was very prompt seeing us within a day and had the job finished by the end of the week. He and his crew were very trustworthy and reputable, I would strongly recommend them. He has the rest of the work here on this remodel.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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ROYAL RENOVATIONS
4.3(
27
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The provider is very responsive and keep the site clean and well organized. They gave me a quote about 10% less than similar service provided by Lowes (which has spoiled contractors you have to wait 5-6 weeks to arrive).
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Murga s Remodeling LLC
5.0(
4
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was done to my expectations and beyond! I love the new look in my house. I definitely recommend Murga’s Remodeling for any renovation you want or need to get done in your house."
Drywall installation, paint and floor installation
Drywall installation, paint and floor installation
Drywall installation, paint and floor installation
Drywall installation, paint and floor installation
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dem Boyz Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was very professional and he did it in one week and I love it! I will get him to do all my other projects as well and highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking to do any type of projects!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Painted kitchen and Cabinets
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Complete bathroom renovation, painted walls install vanity, toilet and walk in shower.

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

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

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.

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.

Joists and beams 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.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

You technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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