Should you pay a contractor up front?

• <div><p>In most cases, a contractor will ask you for a deposit that is a percentage of the total cost of your job, but you should never pay in full before work has begun. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-i-pay-general-contractor-prior-starting-job.htm">up-front cost</a> could be as much as 50%, or you might give a contractor as little as 10% up front. Discuss payment terms with your contractor before they begin the job to avoid surprises.</p></div>

How much does it cost to finish a basement?

• <div><p>It costs an average of $32,000 to finish a basement, and most projects total between $15,000 and $75,000. If you just want to make the space look a bit nicer and don’t need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-turn-basement-into-living-space.htm">convert the basement to legal living space</a>, you could spend as little as $3,000 to install drywall and flooring. On the other end of the spectrum, your costs could rise to $100,000 if you want to make structural changes to the space, repair existing structural damage, waterproof your basement, or install a kitchen and bathroom along with living space.</p></div>

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Q: What adds the most value to a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-vs-unfinished-basement.htm">Finishing an unfinished basement</a> adds the most value, with an average return of 70% or $22,400. A bathroom addition in the basement will provide an ROI of 75%, but the higher cost will leave you with a lower actual return of $9,000, on average. Finishing a basement and adding a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom to rent the space will leave you with the highest possible ROI, as you could see well over 100% if you rent the space out long-term.</p></div>

Q: Who do I hire for a basement remodel?

• <div><p>For most basement remodels, you&rsquo;ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. </p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in May 2024
These guys are real professionals. The product is high quality, and the installers were great. They finished the entire house and basement in one day. And they cleaned up after each window.
Renewal by Andersen of Montana
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Reviewed in June 2023
Anders was an awesome find. Helped me work through a tedious kitchen remodel, from demo to floor, levelling, framing, and window installation. Always showed up and was thorough and self-directed.
Craftsman Dynamic
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Reviewed in May 2023
I hired Jim to turn an unfinished basement area into a finished art studio. The results are spectacular. The workmanship is top notch and Jim's recommendations along the way -- for example, adding an additional window for more light -- made my vision twice as good in reality. Jim is a...
Solid Construction
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Reviewed in January 2017
Kitchen remodeling work was good, but he took weeks to show up and then disappeared for a couple of days then returned unannounced at night to finish it, and was still here at 11pm. Unprofessional. Bathroom remodel was booked with him over a month in advance, we provided detailed specs and the...
Bryan Mears Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
My experience with Robert Sweitzer & his Associate Todd Brady were excellent! The highest praise I can give them is the fact that they "CARE"! They took every step of our remodel personal! They were always Pprofessional, on-time, completed their work in a timely manner & worked hard "without...
Ren Con, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2015
David's a super personable guy and I'm happy with the window. There were some bumps in the road with this project, but the end result is good and all was made right. Communication was a little difficult with him, as his voice mailbox was often full and e-mails went unanswered for days, but he...
DAVID MCGEE CONTRACT SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
The work that was done was done reasonably well, it was however, completely unnecessary It was clear with the entire house backing up that the problem wasn't at each toilet or sink. So we paid for all the parts that were unnecessarily replaced. When the issue failed to be resolved and the...
2 Dogs Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2013
The tile floor was on a 2" mud set and required them to haul away a couple of truck loads of tile and mortar. One of the other floors wasn't level and this had to be corrected. There was quite a bit of effort involved, but in the end we were very happy with the result. They were very...
Hamish Murray Construction Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
Keyser construction remodeled our Master Bedroom and Bath. Brandon Keyser, Jason Ball, and Al King were the BEST team to work with. They came up with creative , cost effective design alternatives. Gave feedback on ideas we presented (and made sure we didn't do anything to compromise the ultimate...
KEYSER CONSTRUCTION INC
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Reviewed in May 2012
I had a small kitchen fire, sprarks got into the soffits of the home. Bustos and Hernandez did all the reconstruction on my home and deck, They were there on time everyday until the job was done. They did great work. And the work was done in a timely manner. They are a great construction...
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