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Q: What is considered a finished basement?

• <div><p>A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.</p><p>Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Walkout basements cost more than other kinds of basements, and can also increase your risk of leaks as well as a loss of insulation, leading to higher heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed walkout basements may lead to structural issues with your foundation, so ensure you&rsquo;re working with a contractor who has extensive experience with this kind of basement. </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>

Q: What should I consider when designing a bar in my basement?

• <div><p>Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:</p><ul><li><p>Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?</p></li><li><p>What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?</p></li><li><p>Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?</p></li><li><p>Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?</p></li><li><p>Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What costs are associated with basement remodeling?

• <div><p>Costs are guided by renovation scope, materials chosen, project duration, structural needs, and labor. Prioritizing tasks prevents unforeseen expenses.</p></div>

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Last update on March 14, 2024

Reviewed in March 2024
Wonderful, will be using Knights remodeling again. And recommended to everyone. Very pleased
Knights Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2022
We had kitchen counter tops changed, new sink and faucet and new stove installed. We had new counter tops installed in the bathroom and new sink, commode and new flooring installed. We were very pleased with the work done and would get Ussery Design and Construction to do other work for us. ...
Ussery Design & Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
We actually had 4 major renovations - the basement finished, master bath remodel, kitchen remodel, and garage finished. Started the projects on 6/1/2022 and finished on 7/31/2022 - amazing time frame. Projects flowed smoothly, attention to detail was awesome. All of our questions and concerns...
Clean Edge Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Willie and Roy did an amazing job on our remodel. They were very quick and efficient. It only took them 1 day to complete the remodling.
West Shore Home Columbia
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Reviewed in August 2016
We had marble tile left over, from when Perez and his team at Discount Renovations remodeled our master bathroom, so we used it to re-face the brick fire place up to the mantel. The brick above the mantel was sealed and painted. It turned out great! The wood framing was replaced and the existing...
Discount Renovations
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Reviewed in March 2014
this is a roofing company that does siding and remodeling. they did a great job on the roof only thing is after they got down to the rafters did we find a lot of problems with the interior walls since the water was running all inside the walls and a lot of wood had to be replaced..they rebuilt...
WG Siding, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2012
I had called the local paint store in 2009 for a painter. They told me about a new painter that people were saying was good. It was Josh Sides. He painted ourceilings, along with the kitchen, dining, pool table, and great rooms. He also painted all the doors going into the rooms. He insisted...
Josh Sides Painting
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"Darryl and his nephew did great work again, even as we added more to the remodel he made time to do the work. He replaced some of the sub flooring where I had weak spots, all new flooring and baseboard with accent. He also ripped out my old sliding glass door and replaced it with French doors that I bought which he also picked up for me. He will be doing my guest bathroom shower next."

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"Top quality work, great prices and extraordinary people! I look forward to working with this Company again, so needless to say, I highly recommend them! Great work, and keep it up."

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Paramount Restoration

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Serving Lydia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"It was great, very affordable, professional and friendly."

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In business since 2006

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"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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O'Sullivan Builders LLC

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lydia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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"Sullivan painting was great! They showed up on time and did a great job painting our room. They paid attention to detail, were efficient, and cleaned up. We would definitely use them again!"

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lydia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

Recommended by60%of homeowners

Serving Lydia, SC and surrounding areas

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

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JC & H Remodeling Company

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Lydia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

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Intercoastal Remodeling LLC

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35 years Remodeling experience! We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about an estimate!\n

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In business since 2023

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look \nforward to earning your business!

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A finished basement must have a heat and electrical supply with an entrance that meets building code requirements, such as a stairwell to the home's main living space. It often must include finished walls, ceilings, and floors. If the finished basement includes a bedroom, it should have a heat source, an egress window, and a closet.

Remodeling, as opposed to finishing, means altering an already finished basement by adding a bathroom, bedroom, or living area.

Walkout basements cost more than other kinds of basements, and can also increase your risk of leaks as well as a loss of insulation, leading to higher heating and cooling costs. Improperly installed walkout basements may lead to structural issues with your foundation, so ensure you’re working with a contractor who has extensive experience with this kind of basement.

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.

Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:

Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?
What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?
Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?
Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?
Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?

Costs are guided by renovation scope, materials chosen, project duration, structural needs, and labor. Prioritizing tasks prevents unforeseen expenses.

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