What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:</p><p>Pros</p><ul><li><p>Can increase the value of your home</p></li><li><p>Separate space from the rest of the house </p></li><li><p>Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style</p></li><li><p>Increase the amount of living space in your home</p></li></ul><p>Cons</p><ul><li><p>May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing</p></li><li><p>Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level</p></li><li><p>Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage</p></li><li><p>Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can you add a bathroom to an unfinished basement?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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>

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Q: How long does it take to finish a basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement normally takes four to eight weeks, but the timeline depends on the size of your basement, your contractor's availability, and the extent of finishing work. Framing the basement will take three to five days, while adding electrical and rough-in plumbing can be another three to five days. Adding drywall can take five days, and floor installation can take two to three days. Final touches, like painting and adding trim, will take another week.</p></div>

Q: Can barndominiums have basements?

• <div><p>Yes, barndominiums can have basements. Barndominiums are typically built over concrete slabs, so barndo basements are not very common. However, it is possible to include a basement in a barndominium blueprint as long as you&rsquo;re building completely from scratch. Barndos can have the same types of basements as traditional homes, including full or walk-out basements.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2021
These people are amazing! Did our gutters very quickly - "squeezed us in" due to water problems we were having in our basement due to lack of gutters. Excellent work - very nice people!
Millennium Seamless Gutters, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
G&M did an excellent job. I called knowing I had some pretty odorous carpet that needed replacement. I had a few ideas in mind, but wasn't exactly sure how to go about it. They showed up, gave samples, provided multiple quotes for different areas, qualities, etc. and even offered additional...
G & M Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2017
Rob and crew arrived and were all business and very professional. When they were done the basement was clean from their work.
Complete Basement Systems
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Reviewed in March 2015
If you have an older home definitely hire Buck Brothers Construction. They know how to work on older homes. Their workmanship and quality are outstanding. What I appreciate most is how they stand behind their work and their particular attention to detail! It was a pleasure working with Buck...
BUCK BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in March 2014
We contracted with Dean last fall to assist us with planning and installation of our kitchen cabinets during a kitchen remodeling project. The initial meeting with Dean at our site provided invaluable insight and guidance to aid in proper design and ordering of our cabinets. With his assistance,...
Dean Allen, Llc
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Reviewed in June 2013
Dennis contacted us very soon after we placed our request. He provided a very competitive bid and provided a time frame for when he could complete the job. He completed the job as scheduled and performed a quality job. We plan on calling him next winter / spring for a similar job in our...
Den's Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2012
I was not home when he serviced my unit. My wife was. He came to the door and then went right to work. The unit is outside. He had to come in a couple of times to check on the unit in the basement. He finished in a timely manner. I would recommend A to Z for all your appliance repair needs.
A To Z Refrigerator AC & Appliance Service
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Reviewed in March 2011
The electrician was on time and courteous in answering my questions and concerns. He explained his reasoning for each thing asked about and made several suggestions that would make my remodel easier as I plan on doing the demo and most of the rebuild my self. Was not against DIYers and was very...
Quality Electric Service Inc
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