Can you jack up a house and add a basement?

• <div><p>Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.</p></div>

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

• <div><p>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. </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>

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’s skills and knowledge. If you don’t properly waterproof your finished basement, it’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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Q: How much basement wall bowing is acceptable?

• <div><p>Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.</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: Can you finish a basement with no windows?

• <div><p>Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.</p></div>

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Last update on March 19, 2024

Reviewed in March 2024
Absolutely terrible experience. Our bathroom remodel was suppose to be at most 2 weeks and it took 3 months. The contractor had to come back several times to fix problems and left a ridiculous mess. The sales rep, project manager, and project managers boss were all very difficult to deal with....
National Bath, Inc
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Reviewed in February 2018
We are thrilled with the work that was done ,got kitchen cabinet restoration and painting ; our basement needed new subfloor and vinyl installation. Savu LLC did a great work this past summer, always on schedule and kept the place very clean, one of the most reliable contractor I've ever hired....
Savu LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
I am remodeling a bathroom so I called for an appointment on Monday and was scheduled for Wednesday. My plumber, Jason, was friendly, courteous and did everything I asked in a very professional manner. He put shoe covers on when he first came into the house. The faucet had to be installed with a...
J-Goods Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in January 2015
<p>I recently relocated from down-state to Marquette and wanted a contractor to remodel my kitchen. Although I was aware there was a large company which does kitchen remodels, I was told they were expensive (I did not get an estimate). I was referred by a couple people to an independent...
NORTHLAND BUILDERS INC
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Reviewed in November 2013
Went great. The weather was not that great so that ccaused some delay. The job was done very well. When my excavator damaged the basement later they were back with in 3 working days to fix the damage. Highly recommend for the owners and the crews proffesionalism and quality of the work. <br />
Marshall Masonry
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Reviewed in December 2012
They came out and did an estimate and and offered suggestions of what would work and what would be over-kill. At the time we were having central heating installed. We explained that we would be putting on an addition the next year so they considered that so we would not need to be redoing work...
TRUDELL PLUMBING & HEATING INC
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Reviewed in November 2012
We discovered that our sewer was backing up into our basement on a Saturday morning. Since our basement is 3/4 finished, time was of the essence. The sewer had not yet reached the finished/carpeted part of the basement and we did not want it to. We called Swick and they were able to get a...
Swick Home Services
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Reviewed in February 2012
We hired cabinet concepts to do a kitchen remodel. Jim Mcdonald met with me at my home to come up with a design for me. He did an excellent job on the design. I called a former client to see how she liked her kitchen remodel by them, she was very happy. I was supposed to have the same...
CABINET CONCEPTS
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Reviewed in May 2011
This is not the first time I used Casual Construciton and won't be the last. Dave is very courteous and returns all phone calls promptly which is somewhat unusual in that line of work for some reason. His lead carpenter did a fantastic job from start to finish. Clean up every day, made living...
CASUAL CONSTRUCTION
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Northland Basement Systems

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Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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"If I could rate them higher than 5 I would. The work that they did was worth every penny."

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Emergency services offered

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"Shower/tub and toilet remodel with tile walls. Looks clean and amazing. Professional and timely, highly recommend! Will be contacting for future work to be done. Thank you!!!"

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Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Tom Johnston Carpentry

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Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

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"He did an excellent job and we used him again and again, tidy and will continue to use him."

+15

Response time10 hrs

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Northland Builders of Marquette, Inc

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Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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 time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Big G Remodel and Repair

New to Angi

Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

Big G Remodel and Repair is here to help Michigan remodel it's residential buildings to bring quality homes back to our community

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Gloe Remodeling

New to Angi

Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Professional Renovations

New to Angi

Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

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Professional Renovations, LLC has been in business since 1982. We take great pride in our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. Give us a call for your cabinets and countertop needs!

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Rock River Industries

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Serving Negaunee, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"He really listens to what you want."

Response time10 hrs

Response rate100%

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.

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 most challenging part of finishing a basement is addressing moisture control. Basement waterproofing is an essential task that requires a professional’s skills and knowledge. If you don’t properly waterproof your finished basement, it’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.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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