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>

Is it worth it to renovate a basement?

• <div><p>Yes. Renovating your basement has a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">return on investment (ROI)</a> of 75%, meaning your remodel investment will significantly increase the value of your home. Besides the ROI, your family can enjoy a larger, more usable space while you live there. </p></div>

How much basement wall bowing is acceptable?

• <div><p>Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness, or around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick structure, before it becomes an urgent situation. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time to have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-inspect-your-basement.htm">basement inspection</a> to determine if a repair is necessary, depending on the soil conditions and structural specifics. Walls nearing 4 inches of bowing will require significant repairs. More than 6 inches of bowing usually means the wall will need replacing. </p></div>

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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>

Q: What is considered a finished basement?

• <div><p>A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.</p><p>Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.</p></div>

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Matt and his team have been great to work with on several projects at our home! The communication is good, they show up on time, and the quality of the work is superb. D&L is always my first call for anything needed around the house?painting, new doors, remodel, roof repair, flooring, we?ve...
D & L FLOORING AND DESIGN, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Great work, great prices, shows up on time and works the whole time, was great around the wife and child, i feel very comfortable leaving Jeff to work unattended. End result looks great and he was unafraid to tackle whatever the job presented: had to remodel a bathroom with built in cabinet due...
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Reviewed in January 2024
John David remodeled our dining room. From the drywall to the custom cabinets he was professional, upfront, and honest. He was more than able to bring our thoughts and ideas into reality to help us create our new home. I can't say enough about his enthusiasm and commitment to getting the job...
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Reviewed in October 2023
Doug was likely the best contractor that I ever worked with. He took pride in his work and enjoys what he is doing. If you want a contractor that does excellent work, done right the first time and prices jobs fairly, look no further than Doug, HDC Remodeling.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Jay did a great job with our deck. He is very quality conscious, our deck looks great and is as solid as a rock. He concentrated on our job from start to finish and was here all day every day until the job was completed. He does the little things right, for example he placed trim over the open...
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Reviewed in September 2017
We've probably used them 4 or 5 years. We actually started using them when one of the owners brothers came out to give us an estimate on some remodeling work. I made a comment we needed something about needing an HVAC provider in the future and he said his brother did that. We also knew some...
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Reviewed in May 2016
Gary Ward, the owner of Budget Gutters, came out to discuss what we wanted done and gave us a price. He discovered that we had some wood that needed replacing and recommended Arrow Remodeling, which also turned out to be an excellent company. After the repair work, my husband contacted Mr....
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Reviewed in February 2016
We called to discuss connecting 2 water heaters. They arrived promptly and agreed to do the work right then. They also agreed to fix a leak issue at the same time. They are fast, reasonable and friendly. We plan to call them for help with a bathroom remodel and potentially a waterless...
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Reviewed in January 2014
They did a great job and gave me good advice and guidance on this project. The kitchen remodel included: new custom cabinets upper and lower, new ceiling, repaired some electrical issues, drywall, stained my concrete floors in kitchen, dinning room, and entryway and laundry room, painted...
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Reviewed in December 2012
Jeremy took over the entire project for me. After dealing with so many incompetant contractors and plumbers - it was a relief. He oversaw every phase of the remodel and brought in his own people for plumbing etc. He and his wife picked up all materials, kept the area clean at all times and was...
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J and J Renovations and Remodels

J and J Renovations and Remodels

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We also accept emergency services calls. Financing options are available. please visit: https://www.gethearth.com/partners/j-and-j-custom-renovation-llc/donald for more details.

"It went amazing, they did it in a timely manner and it looks beautiful."

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We also accept emergency services calls. Financing options are available. please visit: https://www.gethearth.com/partners/j-and-j-custom-renovation-llc/donald for more details.

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