Can you jack up a house and add a basement?

• <div><p>Lifting a house and adding a basement is one way to add usable square footage. Lifting or jacking a house is a complex process, and it can be expensive, not to mention that you won’t be able to live in your house while it’s lifted, due to safety concerns. Lifting a house should only be done by experienced professionals.</p></div>

Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

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: Is a walkout basement below grade?

• <div><p>A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can&rsquo;t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it&rsquo;s legal to do so.</p></div>

Q: Can you make your basement deeper?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less&mdash;between <b>$40,000 and $90,000</b> on average. However, if you&rsquo;re not adding new finished square footage, you won&rsquo;t see much in the way of ROI.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to build up or add a basement?

• <div><p>Building up by adding square footage to the top of your home is often less expensive than adding a basement, but it depends on the specifics of your house, your property, and supply costs. Because building a basement requires excavation, it can be a more expensive option than building up.</p></div>

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We've used Jerry for both our home and our business, and he is simply exceptional. He refinished our floors, changed heaters, garage door, remodel our kitchen and painted our house, and the work is flawless. He also did a custom build-out for my business, which turned out even better than I...
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Extremely professional. I had a leak in a bathroom wall that lead to the need for drywall repair. However before the drywall repair could be done I managed to pull my pedestal sink off the wall. The contractor fixed it all. Plus he was kind enough to agree to do another small project. I highly...
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Armando is a professional. He does what he says he is going to do and when he says he is going to do it. He did demo, built new cabinets and took care of granite counters and splashes. He also helped me find some of the other subcontractors to do my complete kitchen, dining room remodel. He also...
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Have had Witherspoon Construction complete several different projects. They have always completed the scope of the project and have kept a safe and clean worksite. They have managed any issues or unknowns that have come up during renovations professionally. I will continue to turn to Witherspoon...
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Lacy and Brady are amazing to work with! They installed a beautiful glass enclosure on my newly remodeled custom bathroom. I'm extremely happy with the communication, the level of service and the overall quality. I would highly recommend them.
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Gloria has worked for me several times in our beach condo. She completely remodeled our condo after Harvey. Gloria does a lot of the work herself but she has excellent contractors when needed. I trust her completely. I highly recommend her. Gladyce Reed
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MM&I Remodeling was highly recommended by two friends that had experienced extensive damage to their homes from hurricane Harvey. They were very pleased with the work they had received. My experience was that from the initial assessment of damage by MM&I Remodeling, to expert interaction with...
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Kurt and his team did an outstanding job on this project, way above any expectation we had. The workmanship was excellent throughout the project and the responsiveness was remarkable. These guys are real pros! We are extremely happy with our remodel!
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During the estimate James gave great advice and helpful ideas. James and his helper arrived on time and worked efficiently. The remodeled bathroom looks beautiful. They were professional and talented. You may have to wait to fit in his schedule but I think it is worth it to personally have...
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