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Q: Can you turn a regular basement into a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/basement-foundation.htm">basement foundation</a>, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint wires in a basement ceiling?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Will adding a walkout basement increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that&rsquo;s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren&rsquo;t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to build up or add a basement?

• <div><p>Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.</p></div>

Q: Does a bar in the basement add value?

• <div><p>Building a bar in the basement will likely add value to your home, although it&rsquo;s unlikely that you&rsquo;ll see a significant return on investment (ROI) unless you plan on using the space for you and your guests. If you think you&rsquo;ll use the area frequently, though, it&rsquo;s probably worth the investment, and you should see a bump in value if or when you sell your property.</p></div>

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Last update on March 27, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
There was a couple problems. One was corrected and the other one not. But Mitchell said he would give me a credit on the other portion of the basement when I decide to do it. They did a good job and cleaned up very well. I would recommend them.
MOV Foundation Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
I became very sick 2 years ago and finally decovered it was a mold issue in our house. We had a water leak in our basement due to a broken down spouting and mold in the upstairs closets from a water leak in our roof. Bob was our 3rd consultant, who finally gave us the answers we needed to...
Farsight Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2016
Very well except for rain delays (not their) fault Also does basements for Habitat for Humanity
TRISSEL POURED CONCRETE WALLS
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Reviewed in April 2015
Did a very good job basement is dry with a lot of rain
B-Dry System of Zanesville
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Reviewed in June 2014
Well it started off bad and got worse.First the people that came out were not involve with estimate which was bad because they had no idea what was said to be done .We told them remodeling the entire house. second they were told from the beginning that we wanted the registrars in the wall or...
Rogers Co
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Reviewed in October 2013
The kitchen had to be gutted including the floor down to the dirt. we have no basement just a crawl space. .A door and plumbing were moved to make the kitchen more functional . There was a drop ceiling in the bathroom that was hiding plumbing. They removed that , moved all the plumbing, put up...
Jack Warne Construction
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Reviewed in December 2012
We removed old carpet from our home and replaced it with laminate flooring. We had used Milfair before in our previous home and were pleased with the work they did there. They did not have the style of floor I wanted for the kitchen/dining room area, so I went to another company to get a...
MILFAIR LINOLEUM & CARPET CO
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Reviewed in May 2010
Gary and his crew were very polite. Their work was top notch and all of our suggestions were well received and acted apon promptly. They showed up when they were scheduled except when weather prevented. Then they called and let us know when they would be back. Later this year we will...
Gary N. Brown, General Contractor
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Matthews-Gress Construction LLC

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Don't settle for home you don't love. It's time for a transformation. At MG Construction, we specialize in complete home makeovers inside and out. Whether you need a modern kitchen update or a total landscape revival, we have the tools and team to make it happen.

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Three Rivers Remodeling LLC

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Hello, Three Rivers Remodeling llc is veteran owned and operated, I was a construction engineer for the army and have done remodeling professionally for 4-5 years, total of 10-12 years experience

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Buckeye Waterproofing Inc

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"Upon discovering water leaking into my basement i contacted buckeye waterproofing. Jerry Schieve, field supervisor came out and gave an estimate and scheduled the work.. Within 2 weeks the crew was at my home working. IT took 3 days to complete and everything went well.
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Recommended by76%of homeowners

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Do It All Construction

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Chad always let me know when he'd be at what time and all. He even fixed some minor cracks in other room. They clean up everything, keeping the yard and house in great shape. Have hired him to work on my rental house and the back yard."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Sibert Pro Construction Inc

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything was performed very professionally. We were impressed by the detail paid to making our older house look new again."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Tom & Amy construction LLC

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had them clean and redo my flower beds, and had them trim my bushes."

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Response time5 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by71%of homeowners

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Gary N. Brown, General Contractor

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work done on time Good Follow Up Reasonable Cost We would definitely use Gary again"

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initiall call returned in one day and service was completed as promised. crew of carpenters was excellent and fun to have working... certainly saved us from a lot of labor that we were not quite willing to do ourselves.

UPDATE-6/6/15:

We used this company in the past for a roofing job that has since gone wrong, without appropriate follow-up or resolution from Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling. The door portion of the job in this review was originally very good, but as of now, you can hardly get the door open without yanking the knob off. I have yet to receive any resolution on this issue, either."

Recommended by76%of homeowners

Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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Recommended by54%of homeowners

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United Independent Contractors

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Serving Cambridge, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dedicated and knowledgeable. Great Value for the money"

+42

Response time2 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your basement foundation, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.

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.

Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that’s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren’t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.

Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.

Building a bar in the basement will likely add value to your home, although it’s unlikely that you’ll see a significant return on investment (ROI) unless you plan on using the space for you and your guests. If you think you’ll use the area frequently, though, it’s probably worth the investment, and you should see a bump in value if or when you sell your property.

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