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>

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Q: What are the disadvantages of a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Walkout basements cost more than other kinds of basements, and can also increase your risk of leaks as well as a loss of insulation, leading to higher heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed walkout basements may lead to structural issues with your foundation, so ensure you&rsquo;re working with a contractor who has extensive experience with this kind of basement. </p></div>

Q: Is a walkout basement below grade?

• <div><p>A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can&rsquo;t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it&rsquo;s legal to do so.</p></div>

Q: Can you turn a regular basement into a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/basement-foundation.htm">basement foundation</a>, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.</p></div>

Q: What are the hardest parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they&rsquo;re the parts we typically don&rsquo;t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.</p></div>

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If any problems occur within a reasonable time frame related to their work, it will be resolved even after they have been paid in full. Anything this company puts their name on they take pride in it and will stick with you until you are satisfied. R&R Construction has done a full remodel for...
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Iâ ve used B & R for all of my remodeling needs. They are always responsive to my questions and provide a good service at a fair price.
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We’re finishing our basement and needed to move existing plumbing. Freedom Plumbing was who we called based on their reviews. We are glad we called them. They helped us remove 45 year old, clogged and cracked cast iron pipe. They also set us up for a much better layout by moving our washer and...
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Excellent. Affordable. Professional. Efficient. Worked with my schedule to make sure I was not inconvenienced. Even when I was late, he made it work. We needed baseboards replaced in basement after water damage. They looked better than when originally installed. Will use him again and...
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I was so happy when I saw what they were able to do with my kitchen. They did a wonderful job, even doing such a nice job that my kitchen was featured in Mid-South Magazine. The man in charge kept telling me "if it's not right, you tell me and we'll fix it" and they did. They were very creative...
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