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Q: Does a finished basement need ventilation?

• <div><p>Although it&rsquo;s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-improve-ventilation-basement-remodeling-project.htm">basement ventilation methods</a> like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.</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: 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: What type of wood should I use for framing a basement?

• <div><p>You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.</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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Last update on May 27, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
He did a complete bathroom remodel. Gave me a very reasonable estimate and accomplished the work on time and on budget. Would not hesitate to hire him again.
Master Crafted Design / Build
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Reviewed in March 2025
I couldn't have asked for a better company to perform the remodel on my kitchen, downstairs bathroom and a new bathroom addition upstairs. I live in an older home built in the 1930's and previously when new floors were laid the other companies just nailed another layer of underlayment down and...
A Plus Home Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
In 2016, my husband & I were remodeling a rental house with an unsafe concrete front porch. We were at a loss as to how to fix it. I stumbled across Nick on HomeAdvisor. We were so impressed with how he repaired our front porch; we called him back to install two exterior doors. Since then,...
N.Edwards Enterprises
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Reviewed in January 2024
Lee took time to communicate and keep me involved with every step of the process. He saved me time, money and alot of future headache with his forward thinking approach to building. His experience and attention to detail are incredible. Our basement remodel has been a blessing thanks to...
Southern Home Improvements of NC, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
The work done was a kitchen remodel. Robert kept me up to date with the timelines needed He did the job professionally. I would recommend him.
Myers Home Improvement
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Reviewed in October 2023
Hugo has done many jobs for us over the years. The bathroom remodel he did is great! His tile work is beautiful and I typically allow him to select most of the items used in a remodel because he is talented at knowing what the finished product will look like when he is planning. His work is...
H C Construction Services
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Reviewed in January 2023
Dodds Flooring did a great job for our project. We had a huge campus that needed remodeling. They did great keeping the schedule that they committed to. Our remodel was very dependent on contractors keeping their timeline. They also did great working alongside the other contractors who were...
Dodds Flooring LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Mr Garcia and his team are very professional and prompt. He performed the work exactly as stated and left the site clean. He recovered old insulation in the attic from almost 100years ago and blew in new insulation. In our basement he recovered older poorly installed insulation and took the time...
Garcia's Insulation
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Reviewed in October 2022
Remodeled house and laundry room and also built a new bed and bath. Mike and his team did an excellent job all the way around and at a reasonable budget as well.
Baio & Sons LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
In remodeling our home Joe assisted with multiple repairs thru out our home.
Olympian Handyman, LLC
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Antonio Remodeling & Renovations

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Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Customers say: True professional

"Overall, we are very satisfied and love our remodeled bathroom. I highly recommend Antonio's Remodeling & Renovations and will use them again for other projects."

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Recommended by81%of homeowners

Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"They did a fantastic job and worked very quickly and efficiently. We are very happy with the new addition to our home!"

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Smart Flooring and Remodeling Solutions

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Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Did a great job was friendly and polite. Price was reasonable for the work done"

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Response time2 days

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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New World United & Co.

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Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"New World Utilities Moreno, LLC completed the remodel on my deck. They installed new support beams and metal railings within a reasonable time and price. I am incredibly pleased with their quality of work."

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Response time12 hrs

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Moisture Loc Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

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Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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"Highly recommend them! Jesus was our project manager and he was always qucil to respond to all questions, easy to get in touch with and pleasant to work with. They did an awesome job.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"He was very efficient and meticulous. Got the job done in a timely manner. Highly recommended!"

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Recommended by92%of homeowners

Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"The Moore brothers were great. They satisfied my Home Owners' Association with a detailed proposal within an hour of inspecting the job. They itemized and described the work, which included cleaning off the mold, replacing insulation, repairing joists, encapsulating the crawlspace, and creating a French Drain on the exterior of my unit to redirect the rain. They also set up my dehumidifier in the space with a wireless meter I can read from inside . Their price was in line and they did everything they promised in good order, good humor, and respect. Three other companies bid and were not even close... in promptness, plan, OR price. I highly recommend Jon and Danny Moore."

Recommended by74%of homeowners

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Well Done Construction & Remodeling LLC

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Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. I love the finished work, I'm super satisfied and I would 100% hire Well Done Construction again. Thank you Well Done!!!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was fine. They did what they said they were going to do."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Spencer, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Good experience!! Very nice to work with. Mark showed up on time, put on shoe covers prior to walking on my floors!!Reasonably priced!! I had a problem with the Dimmer Switch several weeks later and Mark came right out and replaced it. No Hassels. I will use him again in the future and highly recommend him!!
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Although it’s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try basement ventilation methods like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.

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.

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.

You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’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.

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