Is it worth it to finish a basement?

• <div><p>Yes, finishing a basement is worth the money in most cases. Although the project is a relatively expensive one, finishing a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-basements-included-in-square-footage.htm">basement adds usable square footage</a> to your home and typically increases your home value. Many times, your finished basement will add value that’s equal to or greater than the cost of finishing.</p></div>

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Q: Can you put an in-ground pool in your basement?

• <div><p>In many homes, an unfinished basement is an ideal place for an in-ground pool. The concrete floors, protection against water damage, and access to the ground below your home make this a large contender. Speak with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/companylist/remodeling-basements.htm">local basement remodeling contractor</a> to ensure your space is right for the large construction. </p></div>

Q: What's the difference between remodeling a basement and finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. </p><p><b>Finishing a basement</b> is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.</p><p><b>Remodeling a basement</b> means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring. </p></div>

Q: How hard is it to add a basement to an existing house?

• <div><p>The difficulty of adding a basement to an existing house can vary depending on the house&rsquo;s location, the size of the basement, and the type and condition of the existing foundation. Adding a basement is a job best handled by the pros, so you&rsquo;ll need to enlist professional help for this project.</p></div>

Q: When should you not finish a basement?

• <div><p>Basements with persistent moisture problems or flooding shouldn&rsquo;t be finished until the moisture issues have been fixed. In addition, if your foundation is cracked, you have unmitigated radon levels, or you have asbestos or lead pipes, remediate the underlying problem before finishing your basement. Turning a basement into living space before fixing these issues can lead to serious health risks or structural damage. </p></div>

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Last update on November 18, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Jason did an awesome job helping me repaint and remodel some things in my home. He is very personable and easy to work with. He also completed the job in a timely matter
JW Construction and Services
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Reviewed in October 2024
William came and got rid of all the mold in my basement. He went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. He and Andrew were very professional, and the price was reasonable for the work.
5 Star Services
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Reviewed in April 2023
We did a bathroom remodel. In addition to plumbing the bathroom, they removed all our old copper lines and replaced them with PEX. The guys were competent and courteous throughout. They did excellent work at a fair price.
Plumber Near Me Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2022
Dorian was very professional, honest and reliable. He replaced and extended our back porch and also screened it in. We also hired him to remodel our bathroom. Next spring he will be back to remodel the other bathroom. Dorian does great work. I will definitely recommend this company!
DMB Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
I had a rep from my oil company come out to discuss replacing my oil tank and these guys. Superior tank person answered all my questions, said they could get the tank out of the basement in one piece and get a new one in the basement. My oil company rep said thed have to drain the tank and cut...
Patriot Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in July 2018
Dean Smith and his guys have done plenty of tree work and remodeling in our home. And they never leave a mess behind. I would hire them for anything I'd need done on my property.
OneCall Property Maintenance and Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2012
I called Thad and we set up a time for him to come to my house. He was punctual and services the units. One unit was in the attic while the others were on the main level and the basement. Thad had me come and look at the unit in the basement to show that it was showing wear and tear. He...
Thad E Hebee
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Reviewed in February 2012
Over the Labor Day weekend in 2011, Northern VA experienced a severe rain fall. On 9 September 2011, I received a phone call from my tenants informing me that there were several of inches of water in the basement. I had engaged a contractor who was doing all of the work to repair the damage...
Servpro of Oxford, Batesville, Clarksdale
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Reviewed in June 2010
It went about as smoothly as a remodeling project could go. We even had a small surprise with some rotten subfloor, but Andy took care of that with no added cost. Andy and his team were professional, punctual and did a great job keeping our home clean during the remodel. Terry, Andy's tile...
Gullion Tile
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