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Home Project Relief
5.0(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tristan arrived in time for both the estimate and the actual job. The job involved plumbing, electrical and carpentry. He did wonderful job working with my quirky, 100-year-old home. The finished job is ever better than I had hoped. He was friendly, communicative, and very professional. He cleaned the project site meticulously when he was done - all for a price I was happy to pay. I will definitely hire him again for all my future home projects."
Final look after install.  Came out looking great!
New closet door
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Beautiful Basements LTD
5.0(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan and his team were very professional and knowledgeable about the work. The planning and estimation process was very transparent. No hidden costs or surprises. All work is done legally with a professional contractor for plumbing and electrical work. Different options and recommendations are shared through out the project work. Crew was very polite, respectable and professional. They made sure no unnecessary noise was created and kept the house & working area clean. They would clean up after the work. I will recommend Beautiful Basements for any remodeling work and especially for the basement remodeling."
Mogodore - Basement Finishing Project
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Mogodore - Basement Finishing Project
Mogodore - Basement Finishing Project

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Renewal Renovation and Remodel
5.0(
55
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am happy with the job that was done. They did a full basement remodel. Added a full bathroom to my first floor. Put new flooring down on the first floor and turned a half bath into a closet."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kramer Custom Remodels
4.8(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was fine. Everything that I want in a project. They have a good communication. They didn't do anything I didn't told them to do. Things went smoothly. They were on time. It was price right as well."
Finished wine room
Ranch redesigned into second story mansion
Wine cellar
Ranch redesigned into second story mansion
Kitchen remodeling

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Center Line Construction
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish Center Line Construction exceeded the expectations. Not only did they start when they said they would. They also finished the project ahead of schedule. They were professional, reliable, honest, and affordable! I would recommend and do recommend them to anyone looking for excellent results in a remodel!"
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Freedom Contracting
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Freedom contracting and Brandon did a excellent job remodeling my basement, and walking me through the steps. They did a media room and a half bath for me and also put in luxury vinyl flooring I also wanted wafer lights through out which they accomplished perfectly!! Answer the whole process. They were super attentive and answered every question I had along the way."
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13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Tim's Home Improvement
3.9(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Tim's Home Improvement to remodel my kitchen and he and his crew did a great job! Tim's communication on the project was exemplary. Tim kept me informed on everything he was going to do and when he was going to do it. He let me know what phone calls I needed to make to assist in the process. He answered my calls late into the evening and on weekends. His team did a great job of staying on task and was responsive to my concerns. I've never worked with a more proactive team on any home project. I have already hired Tim to do my bathroom remodel and am looking forward to working with him again! I would highly recommend Tim for any home remodel project. He can be trusted to do a great job and stay on budget."
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Although it’s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try basement ventilation methods like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.

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

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.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

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.

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