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Q: Would the newly raised basement ceiling need to be finished?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-walls-ceiling-and-trim.htm">paint your ceiling</a> or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings. </p><p>If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.</p></div>

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: What is the difference between a joist and a beam in a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/joist-vs-beam.htm">Joists and beams</a> are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.</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>

Q: Should I buy or build a custom basement bar?

• <div><p>If you have the woodworking experience to build a bar from scratch and you have the time, DIYing the work is a no-brainer and can save a few thousand dollars. However, if you&rsquo;re looking to include a sink, additional lighting fixtures, or high-end bar tops and cabinets, it&rsquo;s usually a better idea to call in a pro. It will cost more, but the finished product will likely be worth it.</p></div>

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Last update on October 22, 2024

Reviewed in October 2024
Best bathroom remodel we’ve ever had done. Honest, timely and clean!! Their attention to detail is unmatched. We will only be using Designers Showcase for future remodel jobs.
Designers Showcase Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2024
Thanks. It is a wonderful remodeled bathroom.
West Shore Home Raleigh-Durham
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Reviewed in August 2024
They done a great job Joey was very professional thanks for the great paint and remodel job in my kitchen
Tammy's Cleaning & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Mt. Knight did a phenomenal job on remodeling my kitchen. He was very direct and professional with how things would look and be done. I am very pleased and satisfied with the services he provided.
Mr. Knight Home Improvement and Construction LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2024
I’m am very pleased. Kurt works meticulously and thorough. He remodeled a cabinet to fit a farmhouse sink, tiles on the backsplash and painted.
K Plus Handyman LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Formyduval Homes did complete remodel of our mater bathroom. Employees did professional work and was affordable! We highly recommend Formyduval Homes!
Formyduval Homes, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
This Contractor is a true professional. He is a perfectionist. We love our new shower and bathroom remodel
BOS Elevate
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Reviewed in July 2022
K&B did a total kitchen remodeling. It was done in about 2 months. It would have been done sooner but we had to wait over 4 weeks for the countertop to be cut for our kitchen.
K B Development, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
I would hire them for any remodeling project. Proficient, knowledgeable, on time, great follow through, ....a real pleasure to work with. Can't say enough good things about them.
The Cabinet Barn
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Reviewed in October 2021
Right time, right place, right Guy…amazing crew, super professional and efficient. Came in at the last minute and knocked out a room is my basement, would definitely hire again!
G&G Drywall
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K Plus Handyman LLC

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job. Will use again."

Breaking through the old floor to restructure and finish.

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Cobalt Roofing & Construction

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He told me that I didn't need it painted just washed. Advised me to get a refund."

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Recommended by82%of homeowners

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RH-Flooring and Remodeling LLC

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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Emergency services offered

"The service was very good. They were very professional, knowledgeable. The bathroom remodeling is amazing."

+66

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

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"Top quality work, great prices and extraordinary people! I look forward to working with this Company again, so needless to say, I highly recommend them! Great work, and keep it up."

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Loves Construction and Landscaping

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"Love’s construction and landscaping routinely maintains multiple properties for our business along with my personal residence, this company goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done to perfection, I recommend this company to anyone. The owner Dakota is very profession and easy to talk with!"

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"it was an excellent job everything is fine very good service"

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Country Boyz Construction

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bobby is amazing at what he does…. We had the flooring already that we wanted installed and thought it was going to be an easy job, but my flooring was not what we thought it was made of…. The flooring was very thin and could break easy, so it made it harder to install or at least from what I was seeing…. But he started doing it and made it look easy… So what I thought was going to take forever to complete, and he completed it in a day… And that included him going out to get more Baseboards, installing that as well, and cleaning up everything…. I cannot wait to hire him to replace my deck…. Thank you Country Boyz Construction…."

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Paramount Restoration

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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"It was great, very affordable, professional and friendly."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Aberdeen, NC 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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Perfection Construction & Remodeling

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Serving Aberdeen, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

"CALL JOEY.....AND CALL ME FOR A REFERENCE...."

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

You can paint your ceiling or install a drywall ceiling if the ceiling is unfinished, as they take up less headroom than drop ceilings.

If there are pipes in the way of ceiling installation, you can do one of two things: reroute the pipes or adjust the installation to fit, which will cost extra.

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.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

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.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

If you have the woodworking experience to build a bar from scratch and you have the time, DIYing the work is a no-brainer and can save a few thousand dollars. However, if you’re looking to include a sink, additional lighting fixtures, or high-end bar tops and cabinets, it’s usually a better idea to call in a pro. It will cost more, but the finished product will likely be worth it.

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