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Q: Can I remodel a basement myself?

• <div><p>Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:</p><ul><li><p>Replacing insulation </p></li><li><p>Replacing carpet or other flooring </p></li><li><p>Adding heating and cooling</p></li><li><p>Adjusting or adding walls and doors</p></li><li><p>Altering or adding plumbing elements</p></li></ul><p>If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-basement-code-requirements.htm">code safety requirements</a>, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.</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: 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&rsquo;s skills and knowledge. If you don&rsquo;t properly waterproof your finished basement, it&rsquo;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>

Q: Does a finished basement count toward a home's square footage?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What are popular design options for basement remodeling?

• <div><p>Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2025
Put in a split rail fence in the front and a 6ft high chain link in the back. Very pleased with both fences and will definitely be having them out to do more fence work on the property in the future!
Cabinet Mountain Fencing
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Reviewed in May 2023
The greatest company ever. their customer service is beyond Compare.
Advanced Radon Technologies
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Reviewed in February 2023
This group of workers are family and work together. They are very efficient, on time and do really high quality work. They built a barn for me and did it in a very short period of time with excellent outcomes. Everything was square and fit together perfectly. I was very impressed and happy that...
Clark River Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
I would recommend this company to anyone who needs their services. Mark was always courteous and helpful in making decisions and answering my many questions with patience and integrity.
Orca Fireplace, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Great job fast and efficient
Plains Seamless Gutters and Services
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Great to work with goes above and beyond!
R & R Land Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
Super friendly, great product, locally owned company!
Firestone Concrete Coatings, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
It was beautiful! He did a really good job and I'm very happy with it! It looks very nice and if there's anything we ask, he does it quickly!
Hawthorne Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Thanks to Mike, Gunstock LLC, his keen, well trained eye and experience, we were spared the hassle and huge expense of purchasing a home that we would have regretted, extremely through and honest inspection, would highly recommend his service to anyone that is looking to buy or sell!
Gunstock, LLC
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Big Sky Country Contractors

4.9(

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Perfectos to clean out and organize my garage. I had lots of boxes I needed broken down and furniture I needed hauled out. They arrived on time and got it all done in a few hours. I am super impressed with their work and would recommend them to anyone needing help with cleaning or projects around the house."

Full interior paint job including stairwell paint & staining, walls, trim, doors & ceilings.

Full kitchen paint job including walls, ceilings, cabinets & trim.

Full interior paint job including trim, walls & ceiling.

Full interior paint job including doors, trim, ceilings & walls.

Full interior paint job including trim, walls, ceilings & wainscoting.

Response time3 days

Response rate100%

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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Eaton Consolidated offers a complete Design, Build, and Maintain philosophy. We have provided service to the Flathead valley for over 15 years. We aim to create value and be of service. We look forward to building a relationship with you and serving you for many years to come. Please reach out to me at 617-413-9299 or by email at [email protected]

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great recommendations to make the bathroom more functional and wonderful idea for the heated floors love it so much."

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Treasure State Builders, LLC

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience with the whole project. Excellent job framing, siding and roofing our new house. Very precise, thorough work."

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Response time4 days

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

""We had a great experience with Warnock LC for our attic insulation and bathroom ventilation installation. Even with a massive amount of old insulation to clear out, the crew was fast, professional, organized, and got the job done quickly. Their prices are very reasonable, and their customer service is top-notch. Highly recommend!""

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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"They are excellent contractors. They listen to what we wanted done, made suggestions as to how to improve upon our ideas and did excellent work. They have a great eye for detail . They exceeded our expectations and did it at a fair price."

+17

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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"These guys were fantastic!!! Absolutely loved the final product on my minor ground work and the interior remodel. They were punctual, professional and easy to work with. I would 100% recommend Against the Fences again!"

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+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Recommended by54%of homeowners

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Would hire again."

Bathroom before picture. The existing sink sticks out a couple of inches into the doorway.

A functional sink was installed that did not come out into the doorway. A custom cabinet needed to be built for the plumbing.

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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TCH Builders & Remodeling

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

If you dream it, we can build it. What's the biggest difference between us and them? We build to last! We offer a full line of Green and Energy Star Certified products, backed by our labor and manufacturer's lifetime transferable warranties. Credit Cards Welcome Financing Available OAC.

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

Replacing insulation
Replacing carpet or other flooring
Adding heating and cooling
Adjusting or adding walls and doors
Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

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 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.

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.

Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.

The Plains, MT homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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