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When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

• Can increase the value of your home

• Separate space from the rest of the house 

• Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

• Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

• May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

• Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

• Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

• Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

In most cases, a contractor will ask you for a deposit that is a percentage of the total cost of your job, but you should never pay in full before work has begun. The up-front cost could be as much as 50%, or you might give a contractor as little as 10% up front. Discuss payment terms with your contractor before they begin the job to avoid surprises.

Yes, adding a walkout basement will usually bump up your property value. Most homeowners prefer walk out basements because the exposed wall that’s level with the ground provides more utility via a ground-level exterior entrance, and they can fit full windows, which adds natural light and ventilation to the basement area. The only exception might be in areas prone to tornadoes, as walkout basements aren’t as safe as regular basements during a tornado, particularly if they include large windows or glass sliding doors.

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:

• Replacing insulation 

• Replacing carpet or other flooring 

• Adding heating and cooling

• Adjusting or adding walls and doors

• Altering or adding plumbing elements

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 code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.