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Heath Enterprises
4.1(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave showed up when he said, completed all of the work as promised and even better than promised. The crew was professional, and always thorough. I hired him again after the first job for another roof repair, and my son will be hiring him after seeing the work he did. This is the company to go to."
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Subflooring repaired

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minks General Contracting
5.0(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Carl did a fantastic job! The project was completed above and beyond my expectations. He offiered great suggestions - most of which are my favorite aspects of the kitchen remodel. Carl and his crew are very dependable and his work is excellent."
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+17

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Completed work in a timely manner and to my exact specifications. Highly recommended."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Central Maine Exteriors, Inc.
4.1(
16
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Central Maine Exteriors to complete a multi-phased project on my 30â X 60â detached garage. Brandon Carlsen, the owner, was extremely pleasant to work with. He was professional, knowledgeable, timely, and responsive. Iâ m completely satisfied with the quality of his work and would not hesitate to engage his services again. I highly recommend Brandon to anyone in need of home improvement services."
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+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bangor Abatement, Inc.
4.5(
2
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job especially considering how brittle my old siding had become over the years. I’m pleased with their work and the price was right. I plan to hire them to do a couple more small jobs that I’m to old to do myself."
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Fairmount Woodworking & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
6
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We did a full down-to-the-studs renovation of a three bedroom ranch. It was a challenging property and Ryan was great to work with troubleshooting unique situations and presenting alternatives. Weâ ve gone back to Fairmount Woodworking on about ten projects since then."
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Custom Built Cabinetry

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.

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.

Yes, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

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