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Q: 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&rsquo;t be able to live in your house while it&rsquo;s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.</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: 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: What is the cheapest way to renovate a basement?

• <div><p>There are several small, inexpensive upgrades you can make to upgrade your basement. Although you still need to adhere to building codes and obtain permits when necessary, you can complete small but mighty tasks like painting the masonry walls and installing entertainment devices to make the space more usable. </p></div>

Q: Can I add a door to my basement?

• <div><p>Yes, you can add a door to your basement&mdash;it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you&rsquo;re using the basement as a bedroom. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-questions-ask-basement-waterproofing-contractor.htm">basement contractor</a> can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.</p></div>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
The process went well and very professional to deal with. This involved basement mold removal and asbestos removal.
Innovative Cleaning and Restoration
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Reviewed in May 2025
Came to fix a leak in my bathroom. Went above and beyond and for a super reasonable price!! Also came by on a weekend to help prevent flooding in my basement. Super efficient and professional!
Haynes Grounds LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
they did a good job but didn't clean up the basement area I had to replace & left wires & cable hanging
Tiger Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2019
opened my basement to find out my sump pump had went out and I had about two feet of water in the basement. called culler plumbing they had done work for me before and did a excellent job. called them and they were their in less than a hour. went down took a look and gave me several options the...
Culler Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in December 2016
It went very well! The guy who answered the phone was the same guy who came out. He even came a little early as he had an opening in his schedule. Most of the time you are waiting on people to come out. Once he was here he analyzed the situation. After seeing that it was not a mold problem that...
MOLD SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in February 2016
Ben Gibson is the owner of Goliath basements. He is very knowledgable about the products and how they "should" be installed. But he has ZERO hands on experience when it comes to actually doing the job. Ben personally did the epoxy injection on my basement walls. After Ben was finished, I was...
Goliath Basements Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Great, the technician Clarence arrived on time, was very knowledgeable, cleaned up after himself and even went the extra mile and cleaned the glass on a 2nd unit in the basement and vacuumed the ash build up at no charge. He was very polite and hard working.
LITE BRITE
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Reviewed in July 2015
The toilet was still not flushing property and the sewer line was backing up into the basement so he came back several more times to flush out the lines again at no additional charge. He was very nice and professional.
RIGDON SEWER SERVICE
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Reviewed in May 2013
Between some invasive tree roots in a drain tile that carries water away from our basement and some heavy rains, we came home to find 2 inches of water in our entire basement. While we had most of the water soaked up when Steve's crew showed up, they instantly went into action by taking moisture...
The Flood Company
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