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Davidson and Son

1724 State Road
4.78(
18
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Approved Pro

Davidson and Son

1724 State Road
4.78(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

"Welcome to Davidson& Son– Where Dreams Take Shape! At Davidson & Son , we are your premier destination for turning your house into the home of your dreams. With a passion for precision and an unwavering commitment to quality, we specialize in transforming your living spaces. From luxurious bath and kitchen remodels to functional basement renovations, and the creation of stunning decks and thoughtful additions, we bring your vision to life with expertise and care. Discover the art of craftsmanship and the joy of living in a space that reflects your unique style. Let's build your future together."

"Davidson and Son. I had a deck around my pool put up exactly 1 year ago from today by Justin’s and his crew and it is now separating from every joint and he refuses to fix it. He told me he would be back last year because the wood started to warp after a month of being up and he never came. I let it go because it was only a couple pieces but now the entire deck is separating. There are a ton of nails and screws the deck posts were pit directly into the ground instead of using sona tubes so it will surely rot a lot quicker if it was done the right way. Mind you this is someone I have known for years as well and does not stand behind his work and told me he spent enough time on it and will not fix it and doesn’t make the wood. Except if everything was plum etc. it wouldn’t be doing this."

Jennifer V on April 2025

"Welcome to Davidson& Son– Where Dreams Take Shape! At Davidson & Son , we are your premier destination for turning your house into the home of your dreams. With a passion for precision and an unwavering commitment to quality, we specialize in transforming your living spaces. From luxurious bath and kitchen remodels to functional basement renovations, and the creation of stunning decks and thoughtful additions, we bring your vision to life with expertise and care. Discover the art of craftsmanship and the joy of living in a space that reflects your unique style. Let's build your future together."

"Davidson and Son. I had a deck around my pool put up exactly 1 year ago from today by Justin’s and his crew and it is now separating from every joint and he refuses to fix it. He told me he would be back last year because the wood started to warp after a month of being up and he never came. I let it go because it was only a couple pieces but now the entire deck is separating. There are a ton of nails and screws the deck posts were pit directly into the ground instead of using sona tubes so it will surely rot a lot quicker if it was done the right way. Mind you this is someone I have known for years as well and does not stand behind his work and told me he spent enough time on it and will not fix it and doesn’t make the wood. Except if everything was plum etc. it wouldn’t be doing this."

Jennifer V on April 2025


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Encore Handyman & Home Repair Services LLC

1534 Lafayette Way
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Encore Handyman & Home Repair Services LLC

1534 Lafayette Way
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

Encore Handyman & Home Repair Services LLC, owned by Justin Hicks, is a family-owned and locally operated business. Specializing in professional home improvement services, they offer flexible payment options, including cash, card, and digital payments. A $69 consultation fee applies and goes toward the cost of your service. With a focus on quality workmanship and personalized care, Encore Handyman delivers reliable, local expertise for all your home repair needs.

"I went with Encore because of the steady 5 star reviews. WOW! What an amazing professional, and what a pleasure to work with. I will only use Encore moving forward. Highly recommended!"

John P on January 2025

Encore Handyman & Home Repair Services LLC, owned by Justin Hicks, is a family-owned and locally operated business. Specializing in professional home improvement services, they offer flexible payment options, including cash, card, and digital payments. A $69 consultation fee applies and goes toward the cost of your service. With a focus on quality workmanship and personalized care, Encore Handyman delivers reliable, local expertise for all your home repair needs.

"I went with Encore because of the steady 5 star reviews. WOW! What an amazing professional, and what a pleasure to work with. I will only use Encore moving forward. Highly recommended!"

John P on January 2025


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Straight Line Remodeling

4022 Chippendale St.
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro

Straight Line Remodeling

4022 Chippendale St.
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Established in 2016 Straight Line Remodeling focuses on high-end renovations, interior and exterior painting, basement remodeling, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, carport enclosures, decks and porches. Serving all of Southeastern PA., please reach out to Mike directly at 267-218-8413 for specific requests. We look forward to working with you.

"I've been using Straight Line Remodeling for the past 3 years. Aside from doing excellent work, they are professional, timely, and excellent communicators. Mike always took the time to ensure that he and I were aligned on the scope of the projects he was contracted to complete. Additionally, he did a great job of keeping me appraised on the status of the job and answering any questions I had. If there's anything you need done in your house, I can't recommend Straight Line Remodeling fast enough. These are some of the best contractors I've ever worked with."

Mark F on May 2021

Established in 2016 Straight Line Remodeling focuses on high-end renovations, interior and exterior painting, basement remodeling, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, carport enclosures, decks and porches. Serving all of Southeastern PA., please reach out to Mike directly at 267-218-8413 for specific requests. We look forward to working with you.

"I've been using Straight Line Remodeling for the past 3 years. Aside from doing excellent work, they are professional, timely, and excellent communicators. Mike always took the time to ensure that he and I were aligned on the scope of the projects he was contracted to complete. Additionally, he did a great job of keeping me appraised on the status of the job and answering any questions I had. If there's anything you need done in your house, I can't recommend Straight Line Remodeling fast enough. These are some of the best contractors I've ever worked with."

Mark F on May 2021


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Bella Brothers Construction Inc

1872 Hulmeville Road
4.65(
130
)
Approved Pro

Bella Brothers Construction Inc

1872 Hulmeville Road
4.65(
130
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

When you hire our home remodeling company for your project, you’re not just another client! We treat your space as if it were our very own renovation. As a family-owned company Bella Brothers Construction, Inc. values & respects your time, money and opinion. A good portion of the first phase is spent taking the time to sit down with our clients to discuss all of the important design and functionality aspects of the new space. Our designers have impeccable taste and will help to guide you through the best colors, materials and brands to fit your aesthetic while staying within budget. Once we have a full understanding of style and budget, a 3D computerized drawing is presented to iron out any last minute changes and receive final approval. The Bella Brothers Construction, Inc. home remodelers work diligently to have the project fully finished by the completion date. Finally, we guarantee no surprises at the end of the renovation when it comes to your bill. If you’ve been dreaming about renovating your kitchen or bathroom, adding an addition or building a deck, call Bella Brothers Construction, Inc. today! We can transform your space and make your dreams an affordable reality.

"We chose Bella for our kitchen addition project because they were professional and friendly. Our project from start to finish took almost a year, which was longer than we expected but Bella helped us throughout the whole process. We felt comfortable with them in our home and valued their opinion on design and product. We are extremely happy with the end product and enjoy using our new space. Thank you Bella!"

Jessica K on December 2023

When you hire our home remodeling company for your project, you’re not just another client! We treat your space as if it were our very own renovation. As a family-owned company Bella Brothers Construction, Inc. values & respects your time, money and opinion. A good portion of the first phase is spent taking the time to sit down with our clients to discuss all of the important design and functionality aspects of the new space. Our designers have impeccable taste and will help to guide you through the best colors, materials and brands to fit your aesthetic while staying within budget. Once we have a full understanding of style and budget, a 3D computerized drawing is presented to iron out any last minute changes and receive final approval. The Bella Brothers Construction, Inc. home remodelers work diligently to have the project fully finished by the completion date. Finally, we guarantee no surprises at the end of the renovation when it comes to your bill. If you’ve been dreaming about renovating your kitchen or bathroom, adding an addition or building a deck, call Bella Brothers Construction, Inc. today! We can transform your space and make your dreams an affordable reality.

"We chose Bella for our kitchen addition project because they were professional and friendly. Our project from start to finish took almost a year, which was longer than we expected but Bella helped us throughout the whole process. We felt comfortable with them in our home and valued their opinion on design and product. We are extremely happy with the end product and enjoy using our new space. Thank you Bella!"

Jessica K on December 2023


Bruttaniti Architecture

1432 South Broad Street
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Bruttaniti Architecture

1432 South Broad Street
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

Architectural Services in business for 34 years providing architectural designs in Residential (new construction, rehabs, renovations, additions), Commercial buildings, Libraries, Hotels, and Restaurants. We are licensed architects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where over 90% of our work are residential projects. We are full-service architects from initial design concepts to construction drawings for building permits (from start to finish). We also provide land use and zoning for our clients. Being in the architecture business for the past 34 years we have the experience and knowledge of building design to offer our clients quality services for their projects.

"We were in the process of renovating our apartment and needed to apply for permits from the government, which required an architect-signed design drawing. Anthony came highly recommended. He took the time to visit our apartment and carefully understand the challenges we faced in obtaining the permits. After thoroughly reviewing the space and listening to our renovation ideas, he assured us that the project would be straightforward for him and that he could provide an architectural drawing that would not only meet our needs but also ensure we could pass inspection without any issues. Despite the project being relatively small, Anthony was more than willing to take it on and offered a very reasonable fee for his services. We truly appreciate the time, care, and professionalism he brought to the table. We would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an architect who is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work."

Yujen J on March 2025

Architectural Services in business for 34 years providing architectural designs in Residential (new construction, rehabs, renovations, additions), Commercial buildings, Libraries, Hotels, and Restaurants. We are licensed architects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where over 90% of our work are residential projects. We are full-service architects from initial design concepts to construction drawings for building permits (from start to finish). We also provide land use and zoning for our clients. Being in the architecture business for the past 34 years we have the experience and knowledge of building design to offer our clients quality services for their projects.

"We were in the process of renovating our apartment and needed to apply for permits from the government, which required an architect-signed design drawing. Anthony came highly recommended. He took the time to visit our apartment and carefully understand the challenges we faced in obtaining the permits. After thoroughly reviewing the space and listening to our renovation ideas, he assured us that the project would be straightforward for him and that he could provide an architectural drawing that would not only meet our needs but also ensure we could pass inspection without any issues. Despite the project being relatively small, Anthony was more than willing to take it on and offered a very reasonable fee for his services. We truly appreciate the time, care, and professionalism he brought to the table. We would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for an architect who is knowledgeable, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work."

Yujen J on March 2025


SEMco Carpentry/Home Improvements

85 Park Ave
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

SEMco Carpentry/Home Improvements

85 Park Ave
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Free Estimates, Reliable, Reasonable, Fully Insured and Licensed, Conscientious - 25+ Years of experience...... Solely owned company specializing in home improvements and renovations. References available upon request.

"Scott visited my home to see what needed to be done. He gave me an estimate and weagreed to when work would be done. Scott arrived as agreed, completed the work and cleaned up when the project was completed. could not ask for a more professional individual. Thank you Scott"

Walter R on April 2021

Free Estimates, Reliable, Reasonable, Fully Insured and Licensed, Conscientious - 25+ Years of experience...... Solely owned company specializing in home improvements and renovations. References available upon request.

"Scott visited my home to see what needed to be done. He gave me an estimate and weagreed to when work would be done. Scott arrived as agreed, completed the work and cleaned up when the project was completed. could not ask for a more professional individual. Thank you Scott"

Walter R on April 2021


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AW Martin Construction Inc

614 US-130 S
4.16(
67
)
Approved Pro

AW Martin Construction Inc

614 US-130 S
4.16(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A.W. Martin Construction, Inc. has over 26 years experience working with clients to build their home remodeling and improvement dreams into energy efficient, Eco-friendly reality. Our proprietary process and reliable supplier list help you select materials, fixtures, and designs from a wide range of choices. We handle all permitting and township inspection headaches with little or no owner involvement. Our experienced design staff can help you create a complete interior design for your remodeling needs down to the last sustainable detail. We are fully insured and state licensed, with an additional IICRC Certification as a Water Mitigation Specialist on call 24 hours a day. Email: [email protected], Website: awmartin.com

"This company is terrible and talks a good game to get your money! Never shows up to job site acts like they care don’t have good workers and is very overpriced! WATCH OUT!"

Fitzroy P on October 2025

A.W. Martin Construction, Inc. has over 26 years experience working with clients to build their home remodeling and improvement dreams into energy efficient, Eco-friendly reality. Our proprietary process and reliable supplier list help you select materials, fixtures, and designs from a wide range of choices. We handle all permitting and township inspection headaches with little or no owner involvement. Our experienced design staff can help you create a complete interior design for your remodeling needs down to the last sustainable detail. We are fully insured and state licensed, with an additional IICRC Certification as a Water Mitigation Specialist on call 24 hours a day. Email: [email protected], Website: awmartin.com

"This company is terrible and talks a good game to get your money! Never shows up to job site acts like they care don’t have good workers and is very overpriced! WATCH OUT!"

Fitzroy P on October 2025


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Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service

1319 Maple Ave.
4.75(
514
)
Approved Pro

Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service

1319 Maple Ave.
4.75(
514
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1229 local quotes requested

Bryan Grubb began his construction career as a pre-title mechanic with DR Horton in 1998, preparing homes for homeowner occupancy by handling assorted renovations, repairs, & finish work on projects including The Grande developments in East Windsor & South Brunswick. Focusing on customer satisfaction, quality workmanship, and affordable prices, Bryan now offers his construction expertise to customers throughout the NJ, NY, and PA area. Prefer calls or emails as text messages get lost and misplaced.

"Hired Bryan for painting. His team were on time, polite, neat and performed a GREAT job! Will hire again!!"

Michael G on September 2025

Bryan Grubb began his construction career as a pre-title mechanic with DR Horton in 1998, preparing homes for homeowner occupancy by handling assorted renovations, repairs, & finish work on projects including The Grande developments in East Windsor & South Brunswick. Focusing on customer satisfaction, quality workmanship, and affordable prices, Bryan now offers his construction expertise to customers throughout the NJ, NY, and PA area. Prefer calls or emails as text messages get lost and misplaced.

"Hired Bryan for painting. His team were on time, polite, neat and performed a GREAT job! Will hire again!!"

Michael G on September 2025


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Mr. Contractor Inc

2634 Frankford Ave
4.67(
565
)
Approved Pro

Mr. Contractor Inc

2634 Frankford Ave
4.67(
565
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
355 local quotes requested

Mr. Contractor has been around since 1949. For 76 years we have serviced more than 55,000 clients in the Philadelphia, Lower Bucks County, and parts of New Jersey areas while earning a solid reputation. As a result, we have been consistently named "Top 500 Remodelers in the Country" for more than a decade. Mr. Contractor has been ranked by Philadelphia Business Journal (Book of Lists) for being in the 'Top 50' for “Family-Owned Businesses” '13, '14, '15. We have maintained an A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau for over 30 years. We have also been awarded “Best of Philly '12 & '07", "Angie's List Super Service Award '24, '23, '22, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17, '16, '15 & '09”, “Angie’s List Honor Roll '12", "Best of Thumbtack '15", and "Philly Happening List Winner '15". In 2011 we were featured on the Rachael Ray Show for creating a community garden in Philadelphia (corner of Wharton Street and East Passyunk Avenue at 9th Street). We provide the finest quality care with personal attention by a staff of expert craftsmen. All jobs are welcomed. We do not claim to be the best, but our customers do! Although not the cheapest, Mr. Contractor is competitive with pricing while also finding ways to work within your budget to bring unparalleled services. We have maintained and grown our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Thumbtack, YouTube, and Instagram. In fact, we have more than 3,500 "Likes" on Facebook and have more than 10,000 views on our 100+ videos on YouTube. Our website has received more than 200,000 visitors. Our websites contains over 5,000 pictures and 500 testimonials for our customers to look at, as well as staff bios and updated information. Come see why everyone is buzzing about Philly's #1 Contractor! Visit us online and call for your FREE estimate!

"Mr. Contractor has my highest recommendation!!! Here are some details. * Excellent Communication!!! From the beginning to the end, we always knew what was happening next. On a weekly and daily basis, I was informed who would be working that week and/or day and what they would be doing. As a woman, I felt my questions and concerns were taken seriously. Ken, co-owner and project manager of Mr. Contractor, and his team take professional service very seriously as Ken, would often say our overall goal is to please the customer. Indeed, they did! *Very well managed large project finished on schedule!!! Our project was a complete basement overhaul and new bathroom on the first floor. From a new dug out cement floor to sheet rocked and painted walls, enclosed closets, open shelving to new vinyl flooring and a separate utility room our basement was transformed! I still get tears in my eyes as I walk down the basement stairs!! *Excellent quality of work by seasoned craftsmen!! Mr. Contractor has their own permanent crew of workers that have 15-20 years’ experience working with the family-owned business established in 1949. I was very impressed with their apprentice/mentoring approach to developing their team of craftsmen someone with less experience worked closely with an experienced craftsman. *The work was reasonably priced and negotiated. All materials were included in the price *Workspace was always clean and orderly!! Having had a couple of renovations done before, I’ve heard contractors say they clean-up at the end of the day, but nothing compares with Mr. Contractors team who not only thoroughly clean the workspace, but also organize their tools and materials for the next day!! They also removed any debris and trash daily. *I cannot emphasize enough how smoothly our project was managed, the quality of work by Mr. Contractors team of crafts people, and the attention placed on listening to our needs, concerns, and feedback as clients."

Deborah M on June 2025

Mr. Contractor has been around since 1949. For 76 years we have serviced more than 55,000 clients in the Philadelphia, Lower Bucks County, and parts of New Jersey areas while earning a solid reputation. As a result, we have been consistently named "Top 500 Remodelers in the Country" for more than a decade. Mr. Contractor has been ranked by Philadelphia Business Journal (Book of Lists) for being in the 'Top 50' for “Family-Owned Businesses” '13, '14, '15. We have maintained an A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau for over 30 years. We have also been awarded “Best of Philly '12 & '07", "Angie's List Super Service Award '24, '23, '22, '21, '20, '19, '18, '17, '16, '15 & '09”, “Angie’s List Honor Roll '12", "Best of Thumbtack '15", and "Philly Happening List Winner '15". In 2011 we were featured on the Rachael Ray Show for creating a community garden in Philadelphia (corner of Wharton Street and East Passyunk Avenue at 9th Street). We provide the finest quality care with personal attention by a staff of expert craftsmen. All jobs are welcomed. We do not claim to be the best, but our customers do! Although not the cheapest, Mr. Contractor is competitive with pricing while also finding ways to work within your budget to bring unparalleled services. We have maintained and grown our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Thumbtack, YouTube, and Instagram. In fact, we have more than 3,500 "Likes" on Facebook and have more than 10,000 views on our 100+ videos on YouTube. Our website has received more than 200,000 visitors. Our websites contains over 5,000 pictures and 500 testimonials for our customers to look at, as well as staff bios and updated information. Come see why everyone is buzzing about Philly's #1 Contractor! Visit us online and call for your FREE estimate!

"Mr. Contractor has my highest recommendation!!! Here are some details. * Excellent Communication!!! From the beginning to the end, we always knew what was happening next. On a weekly and daily basis, I was informed who would be working that week and/or day and what they would be doing. As a woman, I felt my questions and concerns were taken seriously. Ken, co-owner and project manager of Mr. Contractor, and his team take professional service very seriously as Ken, would often say our overall goal is to please the customer. Indeed, they did! *Very well managed large project finished on schedule!!! Our project was a complete basement overhaul and new bathroom on the first floor. From a new dug out cement floor to sheet rocked and painted walls, enclosed closets, open shelving to new vinyl flooring and a separate utility room our basement was transformed! I still get tears in my eyes as I walk down the basement stairs!! *Excellent quality of work by seasoned craftsmen!! Mr. Contractor has their own permanent crew of workers that have 15-20 years’ experience working with the family-owned business established in 1949. I was very impressed with their apprentice/mentoring approach to developing their team of craftsmen someone with less experience worked closely with an experienced craftsman. *The work was reasonably priced and negotiated. All materials were included in the price *Workspace was always clean and orderly!! Having had a couple of renovations done before, I’ve heard contractors say they clean-up at the end of the day, but nothing compares with Mr. Contractors team who not only thoroughly clean the workspace, but also organize their tools and materials for the next day!! They also removed any debris and trash daily. *I cannot emphasize enough how smoothly our project was managed, the quality of work by Mr. Contractors team of crafts people, and the attention placed on listening to our needs, concerns, and feedback as clients."

Deborah M on June 2025


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Legacy Construction Company LLC

150 Monument Rd
4.65(
49
)
Approved Pro

Legacy Construction Company LLC

150 Monument Rd
4.65(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
678 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Legacy Construction LLC. is a General Contracting firm that has been in business for over 19 years. We provide professionals that are master's in their field to meet the need of our customers. We specialize in Architectural planning and budgeting for your project . We provide New Construction and major Renovations. We offer great service, excellent quality, and great prices. Our Customers are the driving force of our business,and we make ever effort to protect the interest of our customers as if it were our own. We accept all major credit cards and we offer financing .We also provide Pella and Anderson rigid vinyl replacement windows .

"A job well done. They were communicative, efficient and fast. The qoute for the project was reasonable for the amount of work and damage being repaired. I was in the know from when materials were ordered to the delivery ETA. Once the materials were dropped off at my house, construction started a few days later. And any questions i had was answered and explained. I'll definitely hire for another project."

Tatiana A on September 2025

Legacy Construction LLC. is a General Contracting firm that has been in business for over 19 years. We provide professionals that are master's in their field to meet the need of our customers. We specialize in Architectural planning and budgeting for your project . We provide New Construction and major Renovations. We offer great service, excellent quality, and great prices. Our Customers are the driving force of our business,and we make ever effort to protect the interest of our customers as if it were our own. We accept all major credit cards and we offer financing .We also provide Pella and Anderson rigid vinyl replacement windows .

"A job well done. They were communicative, efficient and fast. The qoute for the project was reasonable for the amount of work and damage being repaired. I was in the know from when materials were ordered to the delivery ETA. Once the materials were dropped off at my house, construction started a few days later. And any questions i had was answered and explained. I'll definitely hire for another project."

Tatiana A on September 2025

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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.

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 convert the basement to legal living space, 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.

Physically, the most challenging part of finishing a basement is installing egress windows or doors when the space is below ground level. Mentally, the hardest part may be envisioning the project and planning around load-bearing and mechanical obstacles.

Adding a bathroom to your basement can increase your home value since homes with multiple bathrooms sell for more. The return on investment (ROI) for a basement bathroom is 50% to 75%. The actual return varies with your home and location. Adding a half bath to your home increases the value by 2.9% while finishing a basement increases the home value by 6.6%.

Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.

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