How much basement wall bowing is acceptable?

• <div><p>Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness, or around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick structure, before it becomes an urgent situation. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time to have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-inspect-your-basement.htm">basement inspection</a> to determine if a repair is necessary, depending on the soil conditions and structural specifics. Walls nearing 4 inches of bowing will require significant repairs. More than 6 inches of bowing usually means the wall will need replacing. </p></div>

Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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Q: What are the hardest parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they&rsquo;re the parts we typically don&rsquo;t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of remodeling a basement?

• <div><p>Renovation enhances functionality, increases home value, and can add new space for personal or family needs. It typically modernizes older unfinished basements for new uses.</p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: Is it less expensive to finish a basement or add an addition?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is <b>$32,000</b> (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
Bob remodeled our basement for us and did an excellent job. He completed the job the way he would have if he was doing it for himself. A few different times he wasn't happy with his own work and redid it without even having to be told. It's okay about 6 weeks to complete the basement...
Robert Amon
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent work. Brody and his team did a great job. They remodeled our bathroom and we are happy with the results.
Brody's Services
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Reviewed in January 2024
I couldn't recommend Fayette Property Services enough! They helped me remodel my whole bathroom, and I got exactly what I wanted.
Fayette Property Services
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Reviewed in July 2019
The four-man crew did great work installing interior french drains around the entire perimeter, two sump pumps, and a drain on our concrete patio (foremen: George and Bobby, supervisor: Steve). Everything is working and the basement is dry. They were efficient and did everything I expected. ...
Highlander Waterproofing, Inc
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Reviewed in December 2016
A+ all around!!! Do not hesitate to hire these guys! Very professional and very good at what they do! Will hire them again in the spring for more remodeling...
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
We hired Handyman Matters in 2011 before they were listed with Angie's List. Definitely disapppointed with the workmanship of this company. Handyman Matters might be okay for doing minor handyman work like changing light bulbs; fixing dripping faucets etc but in my opinion they cannot handle a...
Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in May 2013
Famous Supply Uniontown Showroom sell anything you need for home remodeling or new home construction. It's a very large organization. I got some very high quality windows for a good price. I got some very high quality glass. They have multiple window vendors. The quality was better and the price...
Famous Supply Uniontown Showroom
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Reviewed in February 2013
My family bought a bar with rooms for rent above the bar in July of 2008. At the end of August 2008 my basement had about an inch of water in it so I called One Call Plumbing. They sent someone that night who ran a snake through the drain but got the snake stuck. Because it was getting late...
One Call Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2012
He left roof uncovered and I got leaking resulting in wet attic insulation. Poor stain job. Basement windows not installed correctly. Caused a huge stress crack in kitchen ceiling. Damaged cypress tree with escessive bee spray. Other misc. Drinking on the job.
Kim Burnsworth
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Reviewed in May 2012
We liked everything they did. We are all very pleased with their work. We have no complaints at all and I would definitely recommend them. If we ever remodel anything else, we would definitely call them. It was a little pricey, but it was worth every penny. This project took about two and a...
Calvin Brooks Construction Co
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