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Avatar for SILMAC Construction Inc.
SILMAC Construction Inc.
4.8(
215
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Silmac construction to remodel my basement. They put in a three-quarter bath, kitchenette, and finished the rest of the basement. This included cutting foundation for full size windows, putting in a new zone for heating and cooling system, and all the plumbing and electrical work needed. They were very professional and did an excellent job. I have gotten many compliments on our basement and I will hire them again to do work on my house."
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+11

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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WR Builders, Inc
5.0(
92
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently had a basement finishing project completed by WR Builders, and I am thrilled with the outcome. They turned my unfinished basement into a beautiful living space that my family loves. The crew was friendly and professional, making the whole process stress-free."
kitchen
Exterior of the House
basement bathroom
Custom Home
Powder room

+156

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crystal Renovations LLC
4.9(
64
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro Quissanga was wonderful throughout the process. The project started out as a porch window replacement with an architect drawing plans, but once we started construction, we discovered that the whole underneath part was rotting and needed reconstruction. Pedro and his crew were hard working, reliable and careful, and his price for all of the work was very reasonable. When something went awry late in the construction, Pedro took it seriously and got people over within hours to locate the issue and fix the problem. Even though the project ended up being much more difficult than initially expected, there were never any unexpected charges and the additional work was at a consistent high level. We recommend Crystal Renovations without reservation and have several neighbors using them now for small-to-medium sized projects."
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+10

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After discovering black mold creeping up the sheetrock along my basement wall we found that we had a hidden leak that we thought came from the patio door above. The home owners ins adjuster told us to hire a contractor and to brace ourselves because he believed the damage was extensive. He was right. We hired Matt Palmer (MMP Construction) and he gave us the devastating news that the entire lower half of the house was rotted from water damage due to an improperly flashed deck that ran along the back of the house.  I desperately wanted to save the deck, (54X12). It was a difficult task, but Matt was able to save it.
Matt worked diligently, stayed in contact with me (I was not able to be present during the day) and in the end gave us a great product. Matt was not only skillful, but very knowledgeable, creative, and professional. I will definitely be hiring him again.

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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HS General Contracting
4.8(
84
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed the work complete in 10 days. Humbarto was punctual every step in the process. The work was done on time as discussed. He scrape the ceiling added a bonding compound. When dried he plaster and came back later to prime and paint. The ceilings were smooth and painted professionally. The kitchen wall looked great no more cracks. Humbarto answered all my calls and questions. He explained what he would do and he was here for the whole project. I would hire him again."
Bathroom remodeling - Newton, MA
Wooden Outdoor Bathhouse for Backyard
Bathroom remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
She Shed

+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KINSELLABUILT
5.0(
33
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a major remodeling project with a third floor deck new addition to the second floor master bedroom new bathroom new closet. We had eight new windows placed the whole back of the house has new siding and trim as well as corner boards and it looks incredible. The deck was masterfully built where it is incorporated within the structure of the house it is absolutely 100% leak proof and a joy to experience. The project started in late February and finished in late May. James was a wonderful contractor to work with with a great crew and Grainnie made sure that all of the appointments were met and coordinated all aspects of the work. She was a joy to work with; dedicated beyond efficient, she was available and responsive to any issue, and committed to ensuring the job was completed to our satisfaction."
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+25

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Russell Remodeling and Restoration
4.9(
42
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom of Russell Remodeling is one of the most honest contractors i have ever worked with. HIs crew does a great job and they are courteous, polite, and they arrive on time and they clean up the mess at the end of the day. He answers all of my questions, and explains in detail so I can understand the process. You can trust Tom and his crew. I would highly recommend Tom to my friends and family."
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+18

Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ABALIA Construction, LLC
4.9(
35
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thank you Khaled for everything, you and your workers were nothing but professional. Clear, concise, very neat and eager to please. I highly recommend Abalia construction for any project."
Bathroom Remodel
addition
addition
addition
addition

+71

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neary Construction
4.8(
174
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Liam and Kevin were incredible professional and finished the job in record time! We were on a very tight timeline and they made themselves available to start and finish the project before our store opened. They had great suggestions and knowledge on what we could and could not do with the space structurally, and we could not be happier with the end results from Neary Construction! I'd recommend Liam and his team for any size project, and will be using them for any other construction needs - they did an incredible job!"
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Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

Building a bar in the basement will likely add value to your home, although it’s unlikely that you’ll see a significant return on investment (ROI) unless you plan on using the space for you and your guests. If you think you’ll use the area frequently, though, it’s probably worth the investment, and you should see a bump in value if or when you sell your property.

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.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

The Cambridge, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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