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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: 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 is the most challenging part of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>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.</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>

Q: Are walkout basements included in square footage?

• <div><p>Walkout basements are not generally included in a home&rsquo;s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.</p></div>

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Last update on July 14, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Highly recommend M&M builders. They did an amazing job remodeling my Rental, It looks completely transformed and way better than I imagined. The prices were fair, they were easy to work with, and they got everything done in a timely manner. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. I’m...
M&M BUILDERSTX LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
They showed up on time, they cut concrete and the removed existing concrete pad. They leveled and framed and had cement delivered and sloped for drainage. They did a great job!
AM Concrete & Foundation Leveling
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Reviewed in October 2022
Javier's Tree service is absolutely the best. We had a huge tree almost touching the house and 2 smaller ones that had to be taken down. Mr. Javier and his crew did the job in approximately 3 1/2 hours. This included taking the trees down and disposing of them. Did a great clean up also....
Javier's Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2022
Very knowledgable, well prepared. Replaced the opener, installed new switches, replaced springs, installed new rollers, aligned tracks with safety sensors. Highly recommend.
Overhead Door Pros
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Reviewed in May 2022
Owner is very knowledgeable, professional and set things up in a timely manner. All my questions were answered. The work crew was very efficient, leaving the job site clean, and level. They were very attentive to what I needed done and made sure every detail was perfectly finished. I would...
Bare Demolition
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Reviewed in August 2021
The entire process from start to finish was effortless on my part. Tom & Jeff are very professional and clearly experienced in managing their customers' thoughts and visions to create and produce a beautifully completed project. I highly recommend them to anyone!
Eco View Of Central Texas
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Reviewed in May 2021
Everything came out very nice! Definitely would hire again!
Rios & family remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2013
Imagine our surprise when his bill was under estimate! He was also very tidy and worked well with the installer and his assistant. <br /> <br />We are in the process of remodeling a bathroom, and recently Joe came to check the new hot water heater. He wouldn't charge for the half-hour he was...
Rutherford Electric
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"Nate Davis came out on time me repaired the doors in less time than his estimate,He gave me an estimate on repairing damaged siding and repairing and painting a room the work was finished under his estimate I highly recommend him for any remodeling and repairs"

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In business since 2016

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"It went good. They worked hard and fast and had it done in 18days! The guys were nice and friendly. They did a great job."

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"It went really well. We installed new Vinyl flooring and Trim. It was very easy to set up, very affordable, and the install crew took care of everything from moving furniture and appliances to leveling the floors and trimming the right corners."

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Recommended by91%of homeowners

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In business since 2013

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"Max, the estimator came out & was very friendly. He went to work on the large estimate almost immediately, and also stayed within my budget.
The guys began the project around 8/1/16 and finished it within the timeline given to me.
I think that this is a great company with great employees.
Lucas stayed in contact with me the entire project, as well as Max. Both were amazing. I also had the girls come and clean after the remodel & they did a top to bottom clean of my home, and now I have hired them bi-weekly cleaning. I would highly recommend this company. I Had a wonderful experience from beginning to end."

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Lucio Martinez Construction

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Serving Marlin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

"Lucio and his crew are amazing. I hired him for roofing, siding, window installation, rock footing/underpinning, new concrete driveway and sidewalks, among other home remodeling. His crews were some of the hardest workers. Always professional, excellent workmanship, and worked with urgency to help me complete my house project timely. Pricing was fair and Lucio was always available for getting to add on services! I will definitely use him as needed in future!"

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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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Recommended by54%of homeowners

Serving Marlin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

From tackling your honey-do list to full scale remodeling, Build Alto has the experience and knowledge to handle all of your home updates and repairs. We treat every home as if it's our own and never leave until you are 100% satisfied. Call today to schedule your next update!

We tore out all framing it was a wet damp little garage you can see the door as well as the cieling we are about to demolish for the job

Complete custom built deck with wide ramp complete with outside weather proof carpet. Build Alto LLC. Did not furnish any material for this job.

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Ybarra Professional Builders

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Basement - Remodel

Serving Marlin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

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"We had the pleasure to work with Ybarra Professional Builders on back to back projects in our home. Both came out better than we could have envisioned! Our first project was our hallway bathroom. Our project manager Ryan was always on top of things and very attentive to detail. He was always in communication with us and very responsive. The work crew was professional and courteous at all times. They completed the project in the timeframe we discussed and were so very pleased with the final product. Because we were so pleased with the bathroom remodel, we asked Ryan to help us with a kitchen remodel. This was a much bigger project and had more details in scope. I am happy to say Ryan and his team maintained the same quality, service and attention to detail as mentioned previously. Pretty impressive as this was a much larger project. We would recommend Ybarra to looking for their next home project. A special thank you to Robert and Isaac from the work crew."

Recommended by57%of homeowners

Serving Marlin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Here at Thomas Remodeling we put our customers 1st. We make sure our customer is 100% satisfied with all aspects when doing business with us. For the name of the company may be new we have more than 30 years in construction and remodeling. I offer free estimates to our customers with in a 35 mile radius from home base anything after that can be discussed on our call before coming out. Sorry for the inconvenience to any potential customers outside of my radius it's only for good purpose that I have to charge a small fee. Thanks and hope to do business with everybody that visits

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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.

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 local basement remodeling contractor to ensure your space is right for the large construction.

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.

The cost of finishing a basement is about $18,400 on average. As you can see, the framing portion of this project costs less, because you’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.

Walkout basements are not generally included in a home’s square footage, although they may be if they meet certain conditions that depend on local regulations. A finished walkout basement used as a living space may be counted toward square footage in some locations as long as all codes for livable space are met.

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