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Q: Can you paint wires in a basement ceiling?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Is it more affordable to gut a house than build a new home?

• <div><p>Whether it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. </p><p>Most homeowners pay between <b>$100,000 and $200,000</b> for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">cost to build a new home</a> is between <b>$139,000 and $531,300</b>. </p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of remodeling a basement?

• <div><p>Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.</p></div>

Q: Can I install a basement bathroom without breaking concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, you&rsquo;ll use a macerator pump to install a basement bathroom without breaking concrete. The purpose of breaking into concrete is to connect the drain pipes to the main sewer line. But a macerator pump will bypass this step and break up solids until they are soft enough to pass through a discharge pipe. That pipe will carry the waste to the sewage line.</p></div>

Q: What is the hardest part of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>The most challenging part of finishing a basement is addressing moisture control. Basement waterproofing is an essential task that requires a professional&rsquo;s skills and knowledge. If you don&rsquo;t properly waterproof your finished basement, it&rsquo;ll be vulnerable to dampness, water damage, and mold growth. Ensuring proper insulation and ventilation to combat these issues while meeting building codes adds complexity to your remodeling project.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in March 2023
Job was to repoint both brick and stonework in our basement. The mortar was in a serious state of disrepair. The basement is about 1,000 square feet and the walls are around 9 feet tall. Some drywall had to be removed and then replaced to get to the brick work. The work was carried out over a...
Pacific Masonry
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Reviewed in January 2023
I needed a complete basement remodel, which also included electrical wiring. When I presented my ideas to Qualified Remodlers, the owner, Joe listened and asked questions to get an understanding of exactly what I wanted. Joe presented a better plan and a way for me to stay within my budget....
Qualified Remodelers, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2017
This job was so well done! The price was very reasonable. David gave an in-person estimate & explained the whole process & planned thoroughly. Carl completed all of the work well within the timeline. Everything looked beautiful. My paint & trim were matched perfectly and my basement was returned...
David J. Kehler Drywall Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2016
Excellent! We had water coming into our basement. The work was done in April. It is now July and we have had several substantial rains that, in the past, would have resulted in water in our basement. Now, the basement is completely dry.
All Aspects Waterproofing
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Reviewed in February 2016
So I've been haunted with a wet basement for several years now and I finally decided to get something done about it . My problem appeared to be a deterioration of the ?french Drain? that was originally part of my house. resulting in one section of the perimeter of my basement allowing water to...
Armored Basement Waterproofing
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Reviewed in October 2015
My family was interested in turning a basement powder room into a bathroom by adding a shower. We needed to install a tankless water heater in the adjoining utility room in order to make room for the shower. Ariel of Pikesville Remodeling managed to install the tankless water heater and build...
PIKESVILLE REMODELING
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Reviewed in January 2014
PHX came to inspect our house, after we ordered a special online. Unfortunately, the wiring in our house had issues, even when it had been built in the 1950s. He fixed the problems and updated the wiring. Because of the extensive electrical work in the basement, he also did a great job of...
4 Service Pros
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Reviewed in January 2013
I had a swimming pool in my backyard, but they remodeled it into an apartment and the living room. They had a crew that removed large trees and chunks of concrete from the pool, some by machine and some by hand. My home looks totally different! We’ll work with them again when we need work done...
SAMLOR CONTRUCTION CO INC
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Reviewed in November 2012
They came out and gave me an estimate on how things could be set up in the basement's design. They were supposed to get back to me with the design of the basement. I never called them back and they never called me back with that design. If there is way to continue the work on this project, I...
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