What are the pros and cons of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:</p><p>Pros</p><ul><li><p>Can increase the value of your home</p></li><li><p>Separate space from the rest of the house </p></li><li><p>Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style</p></li><li><p>Increase the amount of living space in your home</p></li></ul><p>Cons</p><ul><li><p>May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing</p></li><li><p>Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level</p></li><li><p>Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage</p></li><li><p>Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What are the most expensive parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>Anything having to do with the structure of your home, such as raising the ceiling, is usually the most expensive part of finishing a basement. Another project component that could be a surprisingly high expense is adding an exterior entrance. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-average-cost-add-exitwalk-out-my-finished-basement.htm">cost of a walkout basement</a> can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.</p></div>

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: How long does it take to finish a basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement normally takes four to eight weeks, but the timeline depends on the size of your basement, your contractor's availability, and the extent of finishing work. Framing the basement will take three to five days, while adding electrical and rough-in plumbing can be another three to five days. Adding drywall can take five days, and floor installation can take two to three days. Final touches, like painting and adding trim, will take another week.</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>

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They responded pretty quickly, came in and got to work . Removed wet areas and started the drying out process. Worked directly with my insurance which made it a lot easier. After everything was approved they rebuilt the damaged areas and even remodeled a little
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Reviewed in February 2025
I used Juan to help remodel several houses completely. House that were a total redos. He does outstanding work
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Reviewed in January 2025
Tony kept our budget in mind and worked with us to complete our shower remodeling project in our master bathroom.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Dennis is an absolute pro! He remodeled my terribly boring fireplace and turned it into an absolute piece of art! I highly recommend him. Excellent communication, detailed work, honest, and just an all around great guy.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Chad was wonderful. He remodeled a 110 year old building for me that is now Eleanorâ s Coffee Shop, LLC in Kaufman Tx. His work is great, his prices are affordable, & overall a great company. I will use them in the future and continue to recommend to friends and family.
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Reviewed in October 2022
I was amazed at the care for the customer and attention to detail through the entire remodel process. The way H&H translated our dream into beautifully detailed design is what made them stand out from other design/build construction companies we looked into for our remodel. They walked us...
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Reviewed in February 2021
i received excellent service, material and advice from signature floors. Dawne was so easy to work with. I remodeled my entire home and she helped me with every stage of the product. I will use her again.
SIGNATURE FLOORS & MORE INC
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Reviewed in February 2015
The first time they connected it wrongly and we had a flood in the basement. Everything went well other than connecting it to the wrong sump pump. I told them not to put that in, but they did it. They had to cut a floor in my garage to lay the pipe. It was complicated. After they replaced the...
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