What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:</p><p>Pros</p><ul><li><p>Can increase the value of your home</p></li><li><p>Separate space from the rest of the house </p></li><li><p>Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style</p></li><li><p>Increase the amount of living space in your home</p></li></ul><p>Cons</p><ul><li><p>May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing</p></li><li><p>Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level</p></li><li><p>Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage</p></li><li><p>Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain a raised foundation?

• <div><p>Regular inspections, proper drainage management, and ensuring soil stability help prevent future settlement issues.</p></div>

Q: What is the best garage flooring for moisture?

• <div><p>Interlocking garage tiles made with PVC are the most effective for garages with past issues of humidity and flooding because damp concrete is not suitable for paint. Epoxy coating is also water-resistant and can prevent mold buildup. Finally, porcelain tiles are a wonderful option for wet conditions if your budget allows.</p></div>

Q: How deep should a crawl space be under a house?

• <div><p>A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.</p></div>

Q: How do you seal a leaky concrete slab?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-seal-concrete.htm">seal a concrete slab</a> by cleaning the surface, filling in any cracks, etching the surface, applying a sealer, and letting it dry. Concrete slabs don't typically need sealing, but you can use a topical concrete sealer if you notice signs of water damage. If you haven't already fixed the cause of the leak, then you'll want to repair the plumbing before you seal a concrete slab.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2026
Mario did a phenomenal job installing two outlets for my traveling trailers would highly recommend him for any projects on electrical work.
Peña Blanca Electric LLC
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Reviewed in December 2025
These guys are the best! Replaced all main sewer lines in old house in Los Alamos. Very reasonable price. Did some additional work under same quote price. Fast work and friendly people. I couldn't ask for more!!! Pepe Torres, owner, was right there with the crew. I would recommend them for...
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Reviewed in July 2024
Javier and his crew were very professional and did a wonderful job installing our laminate wood floor. They were timely, did quality work and cleaned up the site completely. Javier made sure we were satisfied with the work done and made sure to let us know how to best care for our new flooring.
All Star Flooring
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Reviewed in June 2024
Jesse and his crew did a great job replacing our old, tired flat roof. They stuck to their schedule despite a few unforeseen hiccups with minimal cost impacts. Throughout the process Jesse and David were unwavering professionals who were dedicated to making sure we were satisfied with their...
TBC General Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2023
Richard was was very professional and did a great job of tinting our basement windows.
A Precision Tint
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Reviewed in June 2023
Always on time! Mariana worked hard to give us exactly what we were looking for and researched ideas and solutions to the problems we had previously with the floors. Our floors looked even better than we expected because of the attention to details. We are hiring A Plus again to redo our...
A Plus Flooring
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Reviewed in April 2023
Honestly the best experience I have had with a contractor in Los Alamos. Same day estimate and was able to get the work done in 1.5 hours. Had a very fair price for the work as well. Will be using this company again!
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Reviewed in July 2022
Way more than painting! We initially hired Juan to rip out a ~400 sq-ft ceiling and the old Celotex tiles glued to it, (did I mention they were GLUED?) then install new Â½ sheet rock with texture. We also asked him to create sheet rock boxes to hide pipes and provide structure for us to...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Excellent work. Hollywood Roofing provided a good quote, worked well with my insurance, were on time, finished in the expected timeframe, they were very professional. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in January 2021
I had a positive experience for the whole duration. The project took 4 days to refinish 800 sqft of floor and itâ s absolutely beautiful. The company is very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone.
Cuaron Flooring
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Groundworks

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Groundworks is the North America’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.

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"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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Alpha Restoration & Construction Services, Inc.

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

Can increase the value of your home
Separate space from the rest of the house
Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style
Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing
Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level
Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage
Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

Regular inspections, proper drainage management, and ensuring soil stability help prevent future settlement issues.

Interlocking garage tiles made with PVC are the most effective for garages with past issues of humidity and flooding because damp concrete is not suitable for paint. Epoxy coating is also water-resistant and can prevent mold buildup. Finally, porcelain tiles are a wonderful option for wet conditions if your budget allows.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

You can seal a concrete slab by cleaning the surface, filling in any cracks, etching the surface, applying a sealer, and letting it dry. Concrete slabs don't typically need sealing, but you can use a topical concrete sealer if you notice signs of water damage. If you haven't already fixed the cause of the leak, then you'll want to repair the plumbing before you seal a concrete slab.

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