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Q: What room is the most expensive to renovate?

• <div><p>Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the most expensive rooms to renovate. The high cost is due to several factors, including expensive appliances like ranges, hoods, and refrigerators, as well as costly fixtures. The 'bones' of the room, such as electrical and plumbing, are also expensive to move or replace. Because of the vast amount of prep work, finishing, and specialized labor involved in a relatively small footprint, these projects can cost double or more than a living space remodel. Even when trying to renovate on a budget, kitchens and bathrooms will likely carry a hefty price tag.</p></div>

Q: What adds the most value in a renovation?

• <div><p>Renovations that add functionality or more comfortable floor space generally add the most value when remodeling your home. Attic or basement finishing can add floor space without altering the home's structure, saving you renovation money while adding valuable space. Smaller improvements, such as installing smart-home components or replacing entry doors and windows, also experience high ROIs. </p></div>

Q: Does adding a bathroom to your basement increase home value?

• <div><p>Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is <b>50% to 75%</b>. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.</p></div>

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

• <div><p>The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.</p></div>

Q: Are walkout basements included in square footage?

• <div><p>Walkout basements are not generally included in a home&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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Last update on January 24, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Communication. Anyone who is in business or has ran a business knows how important communication is and yet mad city windows and baths can’t communicate with their customers. This has been an extremely frustrating experience from the minute we signed the papers. Our bathtub leaked the first time...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent service at reasonable price, I would recommend Ace Handyman and sons for any remodel project.
Ace Handyman & Sons
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Reviewed in February 2024
Josh has worked on my home three different times. He installed siding and windows, remodeled 2 bathrooms and plumbing work. He is reliable, honest and fair. I have personally recommended him to others who also were impressed. He stands behind his work
4S Construction
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Reviewed in September 2020
This is the second time I hired this company to do work in my home. They are fast in responding with an estimate as well as getting the job done!! To be fair my jobs were likely on the small side as I asked for one wall each time. I found other businesses were extremely high in their estimates...
Reyes Painting and Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2020
He is a very hard worker, and the overall project turned out very well. He is remarkable trim carpenter and I had a lot of trim in the house. We restored a late 1800s Victorian house. The job took longer than I had anticipated but they say it always does when you are doing that kind of...
Done Rite Construction
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Reviewed in March 2018
I had John replace a bathtub / shower with a shower stall in a double wide mobile home. The tub had many repaired cracks requiring the sub flooring and 2x6.s to be relocated or replaced. Of course nothing was level including the walls. John gave me an estimate for four days to complete and he...
John Boy's Construction Services
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Reviewed in June 2016
My family's experience with this company has been not only disastrous, but severely emotionally distressing as well. As a military veteran with 22 years of distinguished service to this nation and with this being my 11th, and final relocation to retire, having the cumbersome task of dealing with...
EcoClean Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2016
<p>Terrible from day 1. Two guys showed up at 9:45. By then, I already had everything disconnected and removed from the bathroom and taken outside. The only tear out left was for them to pull out the drywall on the two walls and bag it/remove it. Second worker was moved to a different job...
Bob The Handyman
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Reviewed in November 2013
In an emergency remodel situation, they were able to jump right on the project and had it completed within a months time!
Rocco's Remodeling and Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2013
I've known Tom for years and when we needed to do some construction, and our previous guy vanished after coming for estimates, we called Tom. The shed went great. It is as solid and any I've ever seen. Concrete floor, stick frame, matches the house perfectly. Built on time and on budget. <br />...
Wonder Werks LLC
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"Joe is awesome. He does outstanding work and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a builder."

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Serving Richland, MO and surrounding areas

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"We had a kitchen and three bathrooms remodeled at the Lake of the Ozarks. It can be difficult to find reliable workers in that area. Communication and reliability were excellent from day one. Tony and Shelly were very responsive to any questions. The work was done on time and on budget. All of our little picky requests were satisfied quickly and without hesitation. We would definitely hire them again."

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Able Renovations, LLC

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"They are really easy to work with and figure out what you want and make it into reality"

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Hi, I’m Elisha Malinski, and I specialize in maintaining and improving homes with care and precision.\n\nFrom detailed cleaning to repairs and remodeling, I provide high-quality work tailored to your needs. I focus on craftsmanship, reliability, and delivering results that elevate your space.\n\nMy goal is simple: to make your home cleaner, more functional, and something you’re proud of.

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"Great Job, professional arrived early and took about 2 hours very detailed looked at everything I would use Walker again If you want a great detailed home inspection call these guys"

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I’m a young outgoing individual, I’ve had a full time job since I was 14 trying every trade you can think of I have several years of plumbing under my belt, I’m a skilled framer, I’ve done electric for several years and even done mechanical work, I found a love and passion for handyman work and decided I was ready to take the leap on my own! If you need anything done no job is to big or small don’t be afraid to reach out I’d love to come check it out for you!!

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Hello, I am a recently retired educator and coach. I learned building trades from my father as a child and worked with him in construction for 8 years building houses from the ground up including plumbing, wiring, concrete, cabinetry, etc. from framing to finish. I have completed my own additions, remodeling, and repairs for the last 30 years. I'm a detail oriented perfectionist that enjoys working with my hands and providing a quality, reasonably priced service.

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Diederich Construction LLC

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Diederich Construction LLC is a bathroom remodeling and tile shower specialist serving Springfield, MO and surrounding areas. We focus on high-quality tile work, custom showers, and curbless shower installations using proven waterproofing systems. Whether you’re updating a bathroom or building a custom walk-in shower, we deliver clean, professional results with attention to detail. Free estimates available.

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Ahmed Construction LLC.

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Serving Richland, MO and surrounding areas

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"Excellent service and good quality work. Very professional. Highly recommend them for any construction work."

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"Great, no mess, efficient and friendly"

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the most expensive rooms to renovate. The high cost is due to several factors, including expensive appliances like ranges, hoods, and refrigerators, as well as costly fixtures. The 'bones' of the room, such as electrical and plumbing, are also expensive to move or replace. Because of the vast amount of prep work, finishing, and specialized labor involved in a relatively small footprint, these projects can cost double or more than a living space remodel. Even when trying to renovate on a budget, kitchens and bathrooms will likely carry a hefty price tag.

Renovations that add functionality or more comfortable floor space generally add the most value when remodeling your home. Attic or basement finishing can add floor space without altering the home's structure, saving you renovation money while adding valuable space. Smaller improvements, such as installing smart-home components or replacing entry doors and windows, also experience high ROIs.

Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is 50% to 75%. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.

The time it takes to finish or remodel a basement can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even up to a year. On average, the construction phase can take four to eight weeks, but the total project time can extend to three or four months when including planning and permits. The timeline depends on several factors, including the basement's size, design complexity, the scope of the work, and your contractor's availability. A more detailed breakdown for an average-sized basement might include: framing (3-5 days), electrical and rough-in plumbing (3-5 days), drywall installation (5 days), flooring (2-3 days), and final touches like painting and trim (about a week). If preliminary work like installing a waterproofing system or addressing structural issues is needed, the timeline could extend to six to twelve months. Factors like difficult access, material transport, and ventilation needs can also add to the project's duration.

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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