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>

What is the average cost to finish a basement?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-finish-basement.htm">cost to finish a basement</a> is <b>$18,400</b> for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end. </p><p>For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.</p></div>

How much does a basement remodel cost?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-basement-remodeling-cost.htm">cost to remodel a basement</a> is between <b>$12,100 and $33,400</b> for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing. </p><p>If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.</p></div>

How do I save money on basement remodeling costs?

<div><p>Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/budget-basement-remodel.htm">ways to save money on a basement remodel</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel </p></li><li><p>Installing light fixtures yourself</p></li><li><p>Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones</p></li><li><p>Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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>

Top 10 Best Basement remodelers in Westfield, NJ

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

25 local quotes requested

Proteus Services is a licensed and insured general contracting company located in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania. We proudly serve Mount Pocono and the surrounding areas, offering expert construction and remodeling services. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service on every project. Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate.

"Prompt communication, accurate estimate and schedule, job well done! This was a smooth process with great communication and attention to detail the whole way through. Kevin came out quickly with his drywall pro to give an estimate, provided a detailed estimate, and was able to adjust the schedule to add in some electrical work that we wanted. They started the job on time and completed it in the window we scheduled. There was a very minor detail that needed looking into after the job was complete and they handled it perfectly the next day. The quality of the work was great -- they tore down and replaced a ceiling. We've worked with other contractors and handyman services for small and big jobs and this company is one we'd definitely work with again (which we can't say about others)."

Susan B on February 2025

Proteus Services is a licensed and insured general contracting company located in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania. We proudly serve Mount Pocono and the surrounding areas, offering expert construction and remodeling services. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service on every project. Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate.

"Prompt communication, accurate estimate and schedule, job well done! This was a smooth process with great communication and attention to detail the whole way through. Kevin came out quickly with his drywall pro to give an estimate, provided a detailed estimate, and was able to adjust the schedule to add in some electrical work that we wanted. They started the job on time and completed it in the window we scheduled. There was a very minor detail that needed looking into after the job was complete and they handled it perfectly the next day. The quality of the work was great -- they tore down and replaced a ceiling. We've worked with other contractors and handyman services for small and big jobs and this company is one we'd definitely work with again (which we can't say about others)."

Susan B on February 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

25 local quotes requested

With over 40 years combined experience, we provide complete Basement remodeling and finishing services with Free estimates and no-nonsense pricing. We will give you the Basement you've always wanted by transforming your previously unfinished Basement into a usable and comfortable living area you can be proud of. We are known for constant communication and on-site project management.

"We recently had our basement finished with Basic Basement Co and we could not be any happier with the results! All of the tradesman that came in (electrical, plumbing, tile, painting, carpenter, etc.) did amazing work and were very professional and cleaned up after themselves each day. Very easy company to work with and Gail helps you every step of the way with great communication. Project Management helped with the design from the very beginning and helped transform your vision - I absolutely love our new basement and would highly recommend Basic Basement Co!"

Grace P on July 2025

With over 40 years combined experience, we provide complete Basement remodeling and finishing services with Free estimates and no-nonsense pricing. We will give you the Basement you've always wanted by transforming your previously unfinished Basement into a usable and comfortable living area you can be proud of. We are known for constant communication and on-site project management.

"We recently had our basement finished with Basic Basement Co and we could not be any happier with the results! All of the tradesman that came in (electrical, plumbing, tile, painting, carpenter, etc.) did amazing work and were very professional and cleaned up after themselves each day. Very easy company to work with and Gail helps you every step of the way with great communication. Project Management helped with the design from the very beginning and helped transform your vision - I absolutely love our new basement and would highly recommend Basic Basement Co!"

Grace P on July 2025

Dynamic Design & Remodeling

Dynamic Design & Remodeling

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

32 local quotes requested

From start to finish let us help you with your home renovation and home remodeling project. Whether you need your kitchen remodeled, your bathroom remodeled, a roofing project or any other home improvement project completed, our licensed home renovation contractors will be with you every step of the way. We are happy to provide design work for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, basements or any other home project you are seeking. We will provide you with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360 degree views as well as complete floor plans and elevation maps so you can see your vision brought to life before the project begins. We take a comprehensive approach to your home renovation project, guiding you along the way, so that we come in on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on three things that set our work apart from all the rest. Communication. We will provide a detailed estimate and keep you updated throughout the entire project so you are confident in our process and are never left wondering where we are on the timeline. Highly skilled craftsmanship. Our licensed, experienced, and insured home remodeling contractors with direct references will ensure you get the highest quality of work for your project. Competitive pricing. With detailed and transparent pricing estimates we will deliver quality results at competitive prices. We are excited to work with you to bring your home remodeling vision to life. Contact us today for your estimate and to make your vision a reality.

"Dynamic Team was top notch"

Kenneth K on July 2025

From start to finish let us help you with your home renovation and home remodeling project. Whether you need your kitchen remodeled, your bathroom remodeled, a roofing project or any other home improvement project completed, our licensed home renovation contractors will be with you every step of the way. We are happy to provide design work for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, basements or any other home project you are seeking. We will provide you with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360 degree views as well as complete floor plans and elevation maps so you can see your vision brought to life before the project begins. We take a comprehensive approach to your home renovation project, guiding you along the way, so that we come in on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on three things that set our work apart from all the rest. Communication. We will provide a detailed estimate and keep you updated throughout the entire project so you are confident in our process and are never left wondering where we are on the timeline. Highly skilled craftsmanship. Our licensed, experienced, and insured home remodeling contractors with direct references will ensure you get the highest quality of work for your project. Competitive pricing. With detailed and transparent pricing estimates we will deliver quality results at competitive prices. We are excited to work with you to bring your home remodeling vision to life. Contact us today for your estimate and to make your vision a reality.

"Dynamic Team was top notch"

Kenneth K on July 2025

Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave

Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

538 local quotes requested

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Jaclyn Lorber is the designer at Monks Showroom, who created the overall design for our kitchen renovation. She was excellent throughout the process of designing the whole remodel and making suggestions for the selection of appropriate materials and appliances. This is our first kitchen renovation. We had multiple questions and changed our minds about what we wanted multiple times! Jaclyn was always patient with us, very generous with her time and accommodating. The final design is gorgeous! We are eager to see the finished product that will be delivered by Monks Home Improvement."

Bohdan M on May 2025

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Jaclyn Lorber is the designer at Monks Showroom, who created the overall design for our kitchen renovation. She was excellent throughout the process of designing the whole remodel and making suggestions for the selection of appropriate materials and appliances. This is our first kitchen renovation. We had multiple questions and changed our minds about what we wanted multiple times! Jaclyn was always patient with us, very generous with her time and accommodating. The final design is gorgeous! We are eager to see the finished product that will be delivered by Monks Home Improvement."

Bohdan M on May 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

100 local quotes requested

Nicopal Construction is a locally owned and operated business serving the North New Jersey area. We offer a wide range of home improvement services and have over 25 years of experience. We combine quality materials with expert installation to complete your project to 100 percent satisfaction. On our initial visit we can offer design ideas and give exact costs. If you feel it’s a good fit you move forward. We are Not a high pressured company. We understand comfort levels . Financing available.

"Would highly recommend Vincent and his team. They showed up on time and cleaned every day after leaving. I did a tub to shower conversation and it looks great. I like that Vincent had suggestions that I wouldn’t have thought of. They were so good I’m having them do my second bathroom!"

Patricia W on June 2025

Nicopal Construction is a locally owned and operated business serving the North New Jersey area. We offer a wide range of home improvement services and have over 25 years of experience. We combine quality materials with expert installation to complete your project to 100 percent satisfaction. On our initial visit we can offer design ideas and give exact costs. If you feel it’s a good fit you move forward. We are Not a high pressured company. We understand comfort levels . Financing available.

"Would highly recommend Vincent and his team. They showed up on time and cleaned every day after leaving. I did a tub to shower conversation and it looks great. I like that Vincent had suggestions that I wouldn’t have thought of. They were so good I’m having them do my second bathroom!"

Patricia W on June 2025

Customers say: True professional

32 local quotes requested

42 years of experience

Your Way Contractors: Has the skilled professionals to do everything you need in-house from planning and design, construction, installation, and finishing of all details. Our creative and sophisticated thinking, combined with in-depth knowledge of city codes and building regulations are essential to designing to the maximum potential of your space and finishing the job in a timely manner.

"Gene and his crew did a great job on a difficult project. The house is over 100 years old and had been renovated several times in the past. Gene’s strength is to work collaboratively with his client to ensure the project meets the customer’s expectation. This project changed a couple of times based on what we found during demolition. Gene provided options and was always upfront about the cost of each option. We set out a schedule and the crew showed up on time for the day and on schedule for the week. I am very happy with the work."

Stephen B on July 2024

Your Way Contractors: Has the skilled professionals to do everything you need in-house from planning and design, construction, installation, and finishing of all details. Our creative and sophisticated thinking, combined with in-depth knowledge of city codes and building regulations are essential to designing to the maximum potential of your space and finishing the job in a timely manner.

"Gene and his crew did a great job on a difficult project. The house is over 100 years old and had been renovated several times in the past. Gene’s strength is to work collaboratively with his client to ensure the project meets the customer’s expectation. This project changed a couple of times based on what we found during demolition. Gene provided options and was always upfront about the cost of each option. We set out a schedule and the crew showed up on time for the day and on schedule for the week. I am very happy with the work."

Stephen B on July 2024

BAS Construction

350 Route 46, Suite 219

350 Route 46, Suite 219

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

41 local quotes requested

BAS Construction is a Full Service Home Improvement and Remodeling Company. We do it all, Basement Remodeling & Finishing, Kitchen Improvement, Bathroom Improvement, Painting, Siding, Home Improvement, etc. You name it, we do it. Our Company is fully Insured and Certified. We offer only the highest quality services to our customers while keeping the cost affordable to your budget.

"It was a great experience. Sina and his team were professional and took great care to do a great job. They constantly had new ideas to make the process better and worked with me on ideas I had. Best contractors I have ever worked with."

Sameer A on July 2022

BAS Construction is a Full Service Home Improvement and Remodeling Company. We do it all, Basement Remodeling & Finishing, Kitchen Improvement, Bathroom Improvement, Painting, Siding, Home Improvement, etc. You name it, we do it. Our Company is fully Insured and Certified. We offer only the highest quality services to our customers while keeping the cost affordable to your budget.

"It was a great experience. Sina and his team were professional and took great care to do a great job. They constantly had new ideas to make the process better and worked with me on ideas I had. Best contractors I have ever worked with."

Sameer A on July 2022

Indigo Construction Co.

Indigo Construction Co.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

40 local quotes requested

We offer full service design and construction needs. Which encompasses the clients design through collaboration, experience, and quality work. Our service ranges from interior renovations, additions, kitchens, basements, and bathrooms to trim work, custom cabinetry, tables, bar tops, doors and windows. Our owner and operator, Ryan has over twenty -years experience in the construction industry. His background in architecture, design, construction, and project management sets him apart from other competitors. He'll tell his clients, "it all starts with a sketch, from there anything is possible". For your next project, go with Indigo!

"The exterior door installation went well and was completed on time. Ryan’s helper called out and did not come the day the job was scheduled but Ryan was still able to complete the job as scheduled, alone. We decided to use Indigo because Ryan was more knowledgeable about door installation and the types of doors available that we could purchase. His estimate included plans to carefully remove our relatively new storm door so he could re-install it after the new exterior door was finished. Ryan was very communicative and helpful to us to get the job done right. We will likely use Indigo’s services again when we have another project. Muriel and Ray"

Ray B on June 2025

We offer full service design and construction needs. Which encompasses the clients design through collaboration, experience, and quality work. Our service ranges from interior renovations, additions, kitchens, basements, and bathrooms to trim work, custom cabinetry, tables, bar tops, doors and windows. Our owner and operator, Ryan has over twenty -years experience in the construction industry. His background in architecture, design, construction, and project management sets him apart from other competitors. He'll tell his clients, "it all starts with a sketch, from there anything is possible". For your next project, go with Indigo!

"The exterior door installation went well and was completed on time. Ryan’s helper called out and did not come the day the job was scheduled but Ryan was still able to complete the job as scheduled, alone. We decided to use Indigo because Ryan was more knowledgeable about door installation and the types of doors available that we could purchase. His estimate included plans to carefully remove our relatively new storm door so he could re-install it after the new exterior door was finished. Ryan was very communicative and helpful to us to get the job done right. We will likely use Indigo’s services again when we have another project. Muriel and Ray"

Ray B on June 2025

Customers say: True professional

17 local quotes requested

25 years of experience

We have been in the business for over 30 years, fully insured & we hold a DEP Lic., New Home for NJ Builders Lic., NJ Home Improvement Lic.,Certified in Mold Remediation Mold Contractor, & Certified Lead Removal Lic. We have full crews of framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers etc.. We own our own dumpsters & equipment. We have done projects from small bathrooms to new homes. We are fully insured and have Worker's Compensation.

"Great, a little slow on timing but overall great work"

TYLER S on August 2024

We have been in the business for over 30 years, fully insured & we hold a DEP Lic., New Home for NJ Builders Lic., NJ Home Improvement Lic.,Certified in Mold Remediation Mold Contractor, & Certified Lead Removal Lic. We have full crews of framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers etc.. We own our own dumpsters & equipment. We have done projects from small bathrooms to new homes. We are fully insured and have Worker's Compensation.

"Great, a little slow on timing but overall great work"

TYLER S on August 2024

BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC

BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

23 local quotes requested

Built-Well Builders offers services in construction, remodeling, architectural design and interior design to both residential and commercial customers in Northern New Jersey. As a fully licensed and insured company with over 30 years of experience, we have garnered the respect of our clients and homeowners as well as industry professionals. Home buyers today want more out of their home than ever before. They want a creative and innovative home with a unique floor plan. At Built-Well, we understand the needs and desires of today’s home owners and buyers. Our homes, additions, and renovations are designed to suit your individual needs while incorporating style, luxury and convenience. Whether you are thinking of a custom home design, a whole house renovation, or a second story addition, Built-Well is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide attentive, expert service by an experienced, talented team from initial concept through construction.

"We had a very large project done: a 2nd floor addition to our raised ranch residence that doubled the size of our home. Built-Well Builders was very accommodating and worked with our budget. Contractor Grant is very personable, relatable, and friendly to talk to while working out all the details. Key is keeping communication throughout for extended long projects such as this addition my family had. Built-Well has remarkable teams who brought so much knowledge and expertise working each aspect of the project. There were some mistakes a long the way. Grant and his team handled them well. Pivoting where needed while keeping us updated. Overall, we are happy with the work. We now have a beautiful new home when we needed it most!"

Ruby M on July 2025

Built-Well Builders offers services in construction, remodeling, architectural design and interior design to both residential and commercial customers in Northern New Jersey. As a fully licensed and insured company with over 30 years of experience, we have garnered the respect of our clients and homeowners as well as industry professionals. Home buyers today want more out of their home than ever before. They want a creative and innovative home with a unique floor plan. At Built-Well, we understand the needs and desires of today’s home owners and buyers. Our homes, additions, and renovations are designed to suit your individual needs while incorporating style, luxury and convenience. Whether you are thinking of a custom home design, a whole house renovation, or a second story addition, Built-Well is uniquely positioned and qualified to provide attentive, expert service by an experienced, talented team from initial concept through construction.

"We had a very large project done: a 2nd floor addition to our raised ranch residence that doubled the size of our home. Built-Well Builders was very accommodating and worked with our budget. Contractor Grant is very personable, relatable, and friendly to talk to while working out all the details. Key is keeping communication throughout for extended long projects such as this addition my family had. Built-Well has remarkable teams who brought so much knowledge and expertise working each aspect of the project. There were some mistakes a long the way. Grant and his team handled them well. Pivoting where needed while keeping us updated. Overall, we are happy with the work. We now have a beautiful new home when we needed it most!"

Ruby M on July 2025