Can I remodel a basement myself?

• <div><p>Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:</p><ul><li><p>Replacing insulation </p></li><li><p>Replacing carpet or other flooring </p></li><li><p>Adding heating and cooling</p></li><li><p>Adjusting or adding walls and doors</p></li><li><p>Altering or adding plumbing elements</p></li></ul><p>If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-basement-code-requirements.htm">code safety requirements</a>, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.</p></div>

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Q: Should you refinish your basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.</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: Do general contractors require a down payment for projects?

• <div><p>Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-reasonable-down-payment-contractor.htm">A reasonable down payment for a contractor</a> is <b>10% to 25% </b>of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand. </p></div>

Q: How much more expensive is finishing a basement than framing it?

• <div><p>The cost of finishing a basement is about <b>$18,400 on average</b>. As you can see, the framing portion of this project costs less, because you&rsquo;re essentially just dealing with laying the foundation for a finished basement. The finishing portion of the project involves a lot more intricate work and design, as well as high-end materials. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
As a whole they were on time and very constant and neat. Never left at days end until things were clean very curtious in every way I would recommend this company to any and everyone looking for someone to do remodeling for anything and will look foreword to using them again in the neÃ¢Â Â er...
KR Renovations LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Innovative Restorations gave us several estimates on our home remodeling projects. We accepted two: One to replace our old bathtub with a walk in shower. They did a timely and excellent job. The second project was a complete rebuild of out attached two stall garage into two bedrooms and a...
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Reviewed in September 2023
There are few service providers I take the time to review and Peak Remodels is one of them. I was very happy with the professionalism in presentation of the quote; employees were always punctual, very respectful towards me and were very hard workers who kept their nose to the grindstone. They...
Peak Remodels And Restoration LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Alan removed old carpet and installed wood laminate in our entire house he also painted the interior. His work ethic is amazing . The attention to detail and over all craftsmanship is impeccable. We will use him for all our remodel needs in the future
Heartlands Remodeling & Handyman Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
I tried to get them to repair my homes metal roof. I had water leaking into my basement. I had already hired them to repair a sun porch roof. He referred me to one of his people but they nor Eric wanted the job - even after I accepted their $1,350.00 estimate. I tried repeatedly to call them,...
Eric Bacle Construction
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Reviewed in October 2016
Plumber showed early. Was very professional and did a great job! I have used this plumber before for leaky pipes in my basement and again it was the same kind of service. I will continue to use him and have referred him to other people.
Putnam Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2015
I live elsewhere so I had to work with Todd via the telephone to arrive at a rental property, inspect, measure and give me an estimate. All this was done in a timely fashion. A new window for a bedroom was installed and they did an OUTSTANDING job framing out a new window frame, as the old...
EMERALD WINDOWS INC
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Reviewed in December 2014
Excellent. About 4 pm on a Saturday afternoon I noticed sewer water beginning to back up in a basement floor drain. Immediately went to Angies List and found Ericson Environmental. I had an emergency situation and they came through for me and it was very much appreciated.
Ericson Environmental Services
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Reviewed in June 2014
Larry and John were wonderful. I was most pleased with their constant communication. Larry kept us up to date on every detail. Their quality of work is exceptional. I'm confident our newly remodeled basement was done right. They've been doing this long enough that they're choosy with...
L & J Contractors, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
This is a great company. They are solidly booked so getting a job done may take some patience but it's worth it. We are so please with Pete and his crew we will be using them again in the near future for more remodeling.
Peter Andrews Remodeling Home & Yard Maintenance
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