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Avatar for SILMAC Construction Inc.
SILMAC Construction Inc.
4.8(
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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 by94%of homeowners
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WR Builders, Inc
5.0(
95
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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%
4 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."
Remodeling - General Project
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+10

Response time3 days
3 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

"I would highly recommend MMP Construction. Matt and his team are knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely hardworking. Even after running into some unexpected structural issues once the walls were opened up they still managed to get the job done in the time frame quoted by working extra hours and weekends. I was truly blown away by the level of dedication and service. Anytime a challenge came up, someone on the team was quick to provide a great solution. And the finished product is absolutely gorgeous. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
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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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Russell Remodeling and Restoration
4.9(
43
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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
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%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
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+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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Tiling done before final fixtures got installed
Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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3G's Construction
4.7(
109
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Richard to finish our basement and it was a pleasure working with him and his team from start to finish. When we moved into our house, we immediately knew we wanted to finish our basement. To do this, we also knew that we had to deal with our old, not to code, basement stairs. When contractors came to give quotes, most told us that the stairs would be an issue, and one contractor even told us it was impossible (and that it wasn’t worth finishing the basement). Richard not only provided us with a solution for moving the stairs, but he also spent his own time meeting with the town building inspector to go over his proposed plans before giving us a full quote and signing a contract with us. This kind of forward thinking helped us to feel comfortable hiring him to complete the work. It is also worth noting that even though Richard was the only contractor whose quote included moving the stairs, it was very competitive being neither the cheapest nor the most expensive. Throughout the basement remodel, Richard and his team were very communicative and quick to respond to our questions, comments, or concerns. They listened to our ideas and always had great ideas for how to either make what we wanted happen or to propose improvements on what we were thinking about. In the end, Richard helped us to build the basement that we wanted, and today we have a beautiful basement, which includes a laundry room, a library space, and an open area for our kids to play. On top of all of this, we also have a new stairway and a new kitchen pantry where the old stairs were. The new stairs fit in seamlessly, almost like they’ve always been that way. We would gladly work with him again on a future project, and would definitely recommend him to others considering similar projects."
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+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Remodel questions, 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.

Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

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.

The Cambridge, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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