Should you pay a contractor up front?

• <div><p>In most cases, a contractor will ask you for a deposit that is a percentage of the total cost of your job, but you should never pay in full before work has begun. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-i-pay-general-contractor-prior-starting-job.htm">up-front cost</a> could be as much as 50%, or you might give a contractor as little as 10% up front. Discuss payment terms with your contractor before they begin the job to avoid surprises.</p></div>

How much does it cost to finish a basement?

• <div><p>It costs an average of $32,000 to finish a basement, and most projects total between $15,000 and $75,000. If you just want to make the space look a bit nicer and don’t need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-turn-basement-into-living-space.htm">convert the basement to legal living space</a>, you could spend as little as $3,000 to install drywall and flooring. On the other end of the spectrum, your costs could rise to $100,000 if you want to make structural changes to the space, repair existing structural damage, waterproof your basement, or install a kitchen and bathroom along with living space.</p></div>

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Q: How much does a basement remodel cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-basement-remodeling-cost.htm">cost to remodel a basement</a> is between <b>$12,100 and $33,400</b> for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing. </p><p>If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.</p></div>

Q: What adds the most value to a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-vs-unfinished-basement.htm">Finishing an unfinished basement</a> adds the most value, with an average return of 70% or $22,400. A bathroom addition in the basement will provide an ROI of 75%, but the higher cost will leave you with a lower actual return of $9,000, on average. Finishing a basement and adding a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom to rent the space will leave you with the highest possible ROI, as you could see well over 100% if you rent the space out long-term.</p></div>

Q: When should you not finish a basement?

• <div><p>Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn&rsquo;t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. </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...
Gunn Carpentry
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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...
Wilson Custom Deck Builders & Handyman Services
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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...
AC Remedies
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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....
Budget Gutters LLC
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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...
Excelsior Plumbing Inc
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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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