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Avatar for Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
4.4(
516
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Owens Corning Basement did remodeling my basement! From start to finish, they were professional, courteous, and attentive to every detail. The team completed the project on time and within budget, keeping me informed throughout the process. The finished basement looks amazing—bright, functional, and exactly what I envisioned. I highly recommend Owen Corning Basement to anyone looking for high-quality remodeling work!"
Media Room Before
Media Room After
Games Room Before
Games Room After
Living Room Before

+128

72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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IDEAL SOLUTIONS LLC
4.8(
13
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience with Ideal Solutions on my basement remodel. From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and detail-oriented. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and the finished basement turned out even better than I imagined. Everything was completed on time, and they made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend Ideal Solutions to anyone looking for basement remodeling or home improvement work."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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The Hurlburt Group, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Basement Finish Project: Dave Hurlburt and his team were amazing. They were quick but thorough and provided great customer service. Dave was flexible and wanted to provide the best service possible. Not to mention they provided a very fair price for the project. I would recommend this crew for any project."
basement subfloor
garage door
new beam header
garage door
closet

+77

Response time3 days
Response rate87%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DCL Construction
5.0(
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been wanting to finish our basement for a very long time now but the prices we were given were too high! A friend of ours referred DCL to us and we thought we would give them a shot. The price was right so we started shortly after. They took care of all the paperwork and permits needed! Bob was there for the whole process discussing with us every step of the remodel! Very knowledgable and very well trained team! Our basement looks incredible and we enjoy spending time there! I would recommend DCL to anyone!!"
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Basement remodel
Basement remodel bathroom added
Basement remodel and bath room added
Basement remodel

+24

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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True North Contracting
4.4(
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Our bathroom remodel was a huge task and Costas, Tony, and Pauly did a great job! Very easy to work with and we never minded having them in our house. Their initial quote was exactly what we paid! Definitely recommend and will hire them for future jobs!"
Roof
Kitchen Reno
Finish
Ready for Grout
 Finished

+66

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

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.

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 technically can paint wires in a basement ceiling, but there are several important safety and code considerations. It's safe to paint non-metallic sheathed cable as long as the labeling remains visible. You can also paint low-voltage wires and conduit and junction boxes to help them blend into your basement. 

However, you should not paint damaged or deteriorated wiring is a fire hazard because it poses a fire hazard. The same goes for painting over high-heat wires that connect to heat-generating appliances or systems. Be sure to avoid painting multiple coats onto any wires, as that traps heat and poses fire risks.

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.

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.

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