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"Levi did a fantastic job on our project. He was able to fit the project in and did an excellent job. We are very pleased and will recommend L &J Construction to others."
"He remodeled a basement bathroom and laundry room, and also the stairwell. Very high attention to detail and excellent to work with on minor changes etc."
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"We recently used Timeless Construction to remodel our laundry space. It was a small space and a small project but what an impact and transformation they made! We wanted to use our existing cabinets so they designed the room with that in mind along with making a custom broom cabinet that was stained to match perfectly! Trevor and Lisa were amazing to work with. They were great at communicating work along way. They were detailed and precise with the project and very clean. They were genuine, kind, and a joy to work with! I absolutely love my new laundry room and it functions for our family so much better! We would highly recommend them to anyone!"
Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.
Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.
Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.
You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.
A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.
Making a window in a basement larger costs an average of $4,200. You’ll need to pay an average of $550 to have a structural engineer plan the project, $500 to $1,500 for the installation labor, and an average of $2,200 for the excavation and window well installation. The remainder will go toward pulling permits, installing trim, and repairing drywall on the interior.
The Condon, MT homeowners’ guide to basement remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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