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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: Is framing a basement challenging?

• <div><p>While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That&rsquo;s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation. </p></div>

Q: What's the difference between remodeling a basement and finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. </p><p><b>Finishing a basement</b> is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.</p><p><b>Remodeling a basement</b> means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring. </p></div>

Q: Who do I hire for a basement remodel?

• <div><p>For most basement remodels, you&rsquo;ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to live in a finished basement?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
EMR removed the asbestos from our basement and cleaned the area in one day. The job was very professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend EMR to anyone needing asbestos remediation.
EMR Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2025
We have updated my kitchen and laundry room and closes in a loft to make a bedroom. I will be working with Randy to do 2 bath remodels and a deck in the coming months. Randy kept our projects on schedule and on budget. I wouldn’t contact or recommend another contractor!
Harken Design & Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Miguel and his team did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them for tiling or any other remodeling jobs. They finished my basement and it looks fantastic!
Smart Flooring and Remodeling Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2024
Great job from start to finish! Kevin was very thorough in his explanation of what was needed to resolve the water issue in my basement. Darryl and his crew were professional, personable, and efficient.
Insulation For All, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Professional, hard working and friendly. Converted from tub to shower. Hope to get Dexter F. and Trey C. when we remodel our other bathroom.
West Shore Home Charlotte
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Reviewed in March 2023
It went flawlessly. They cut new drainage, treated my basement and crawlspace for mold, replaced and installed new dumps, added new insulation in my crawlspace, and even fixed some wiring in my basement. The work was professional, and Marco detailed every step of the process. I wouldn’t hesitate...
SuperSeal Waterproofing
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Reviewed in February 2019
Ian called ahead of time and told me exactly when he would arrive and he was very punctual. I showed him the problem and he proceeded. He took his camera to look to see if I had a blocked or cracked pipeline. I did not. I was told by another company that I needed to replace all my pipelines. Ian...
Drain Busters
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Reviewed in August 2017
Fairfax Plumbing quoted us on the phone based on our description of the unit and environment (e.g. basement), and stuck to their quote. They arrived on time, installed and tested the new unit, removed the old unit, cleaned up and left. No surprises. The folks that handled the phones were...
Fairfax Electric, Plumbing & Gas
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Reviewed in December 2014
Erin had wonderful ideas for color and came with color samples. She gave great input into space ideas as well. We have not completed all of our remodeling,so I plan to use her more in the future. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.
haus inspired
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Reviewed in June 2013
The mold mediation was excellent my home is now mold free and my basement is a show place.
Wadsworth Developers
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