"We had a great experience with the Lux Renovations and Owens Corning team. The whole process was very easy from designing the space, selecting colors, and having a contract manager who organized the entire basement remodel including all the trades and inspections. We were sold on the Owens Corning materials for the basement and that they were engineered specifically for a basement space. Would highly recommend this team for your basement remodel needs."
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
"We hired Paolo to remodel our kitchen/dining room/living room area. He did a wonderful job making my vision a reality! I gave him a drawing on a sheet of paper and he made everything happen! His crew is tidy and super nice. Definitely want to hire again!!!"
"I sent pictures of my space, and talked with a designer on the phone. But it was near the holidays and due to time constraints by the designer and by myself, we never got back together for suggestions. After so much time had passed, and the deal had expired, I just never contacted them again."
"Jake and his team were great. They installed as agreed and did so in a professional manner. The project took a couple of days but they held to their word and did everything well. Very customer focused and will work until you are happy. Highly recommend."
"The crew that was sent out to replace roof was good. However, very disappointed in the professionism of the owner. I know there were some personal issues going on at the time but the way "we" the clients were handle was not professional. I can't recommend this company. A project that should have take only a couple of days was draw out into months. Work was only completed and not really to my liking after lots of emails and voice mails."
"We didn't have a huge budget to remodel our whole bathroom, but Tom was able to make it happen. The tiling job he did looks great. Some of the time, he was not at the job site and had his workers paint and do other jobs. I was not as satisfied with some of the work they did, such as painting, but Tom came back and corrected most of it. I would use Tom again and just ask that he be present at the job site the whole time. "
K&M Quality Carpentry, LLC is a privately owned business with more than 20 years in the\nresidential construction and remodeling business. Have been doing business VA, MD, and the\nDistrict of Columbia since 1994.\n• Contractor\nAs your Contractor, we focus on all the project details to ensure a satisfactory outcome\nfor you. We ensure that all permits for each phase of the project meet or exceed state and\nmunicipal building codes.\nK&M Quality Carpentry, LLC serves as a sub-contractor for many General Contractors\nin the area.\nWe pride ourselves on all the projects we undertake and focus on delivering quality and\nsatisfaction.\n• Repair and upgrades\nNew Customs Homes\nRoofing Flooring\nSiding Doors\nWindows Decks\nPorches Int/Ext Painting\nInsulating Garages\nGazebos Saunas\nCustom Cabinetry Custom Trim\nWood Ceilings Additions\nRemodeling (specializing in Kitchens & Bathrooms)\nIf you have a project or repair that doesn't appear on this list, contact me and I’ll try to meet your\nneeds or refer you to someone who specializes that particular area.\nLicensed (Class A) & Fully Insured
"We were pleased with the expert advice and recommendations given throughout. They helped us stay within budget by assisting us with choosing materials for future return and use! The project was done according to contract and within the time frame designated. All the work was done to our satisfaction and above! Change orders were easily accepted and negotiated! Communication was easy through text and emails."
Create a checklist, reimagine the space use, set a realistic budget, choose materials and aesthetic details, and get professional support for guidelines and troubleshooting.
Yes, you can add a bathroom to an unfinished basement, but you’ll want to take proper precautions if doing so. As with any bathroom addition, you’ll need to make sure that it’s approved by local building authorities first. With unfinished basements, you especially need to keep an eye on proper ventilation practices.
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.
Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.
Yes, in most cases, finishing a basement is worth the cost. The project adds valuable, usable square footage to your home and typically provides a return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 75%. For example, an average basement refinishing project costing $32,000 could add between $22,400 and $24,000 to your property's value. The final value added depends on factors like your location, the quality of materials and workmanship, and the features you include, such as a living space, bedroom, or bathroom. To be officially counted in your home's total square footage, the finished space must comply with all local building codes, including requirements for points of egress. However, in areas prone to flooding, a finished basement might be seen as a liability by potential buyers and could potentially decrease your home's value.
The Nellysford, VA homeowners’ guide to basement remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Hiring a bad basement remodeler can wreak havoc on the look and longevity of your unfinished space. Here are red flags to look for as you vet basement contractors.