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DT Homes

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15 years of experience

we have 4 employees and can handle anything from your honey-do to a new construction . The forms of payment we accept are cash and local checks .

we have 4 employees and can handle anything from your honey-do to a new construction . The forms of payment we accept are cash and local checks .

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Harris Construction

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Harris Construction

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14 years of experience

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

10 + Years of Construction Experience, We can take care of all your construction needs from windows and doors to home additions or New Construction. No project to big or small. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

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Laeger Construction

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28 years of experience

We are a general contractor servicing primarily the Western Panhandle Region of Nebraska. We offer services for both residential and commercial applications. We utilize our strong team of experts to provide outstanding service in a professional and timely manner.

We are a general contractor servicing primarily the Western Panhandle Region of Nebraska. We offer services for both residential and commercial applications. We utilize our strong team of experts to provide outstanding service in a professional and timely manner.

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

The cost of finishing a basement is about $18,400 on average. As you can see, the framing portion of this project costs less, because you’re essentially just dealing with laying the foundation for a finished basement. The finishing portion of the project involves a lot more intricate work and design, as well as high-end materials.

If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. A professional ceiling company will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.

  • How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.

  • The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.

The best type of basement ventilation system depends on your budget, the moisture in your basement’s air, and the types of windows you have down there. You should consider all of these factors when choosing a ventilation system. However, the most effective method for basement ventilation is an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) or a whole-house ventilation system, which preheats or precools incoming air from the outside while also managing water vapor.

The average cost of remodeling a basement is $30 to $75 per square foot. If your space is unfinished and looks like it may need more help, use the higher number when calculating your estimated basement remodeling costs. A good rule of thumb is to add an additional 20% to the top of your estimate to cover any “what if” situations.

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, though this varies by state regulations. You may live in an area that allows for below-grade spaces to be considered in a home's official square footage. In those cases, the basement must meet certain conditions, like having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. Your local assessor can confirm your area's policies regarding basement square footage.

The Elgin, NE homeowners’ guide to basement remodels

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