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Q: Does a finished basement count toward a home's square footage?

• <div><p>A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.</p></div>

Q: Can I add a door to my basement?

• <div><p>Yes, you can add a door to your basement&mdash;it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you&rsquo;re using the basement as a bedroom. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-questions-ask-basement-waterproofing-contractor.htm">basement contractor</a> can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.</p></div>

Q: Can you turn a regular basement into a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/basement-foundation.htm">basement foundation</a>, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.</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: Should you refinish your basement?

• <div><p>Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.</p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Jenkins Construction of Lancaster just finished up remodeling our kitchen and one of our bathrooms. The country home was almost 40 years old and looked every bit of it. They first had to tear out and replace part of the wallboard in the kitchen that had been damaged by water leakage. Then...
Jenkins Construction
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Reviewed in February 2021
Sonny and his team completely remodeled the kitchen in our newly purchased 100yr old home. Throughout the project Sonny paid close attention to ensure we were completely satisfied. We have contracted DDR to refinish the hardwood floors and stairs on both levels of our house.
Denson Development & Restorations
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Reviewed in February 2021
Excellent work in our previously flooding basement, installing a sump pump and drainage system in our basement. Not only were they professional, knowledgeable, and had the right tools to be efficient, they had very good communication skills to explain their process and what they discovered...
Basement Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
They did a fantastic job. This was a move-out cleaning. If I had known about them earlier, I would have been hiring them fir regular cleaning. The house looked brand new. The wood floors were beautifully cleaned. The light fixtures sparkled. The concrete basement floor was so nicely cleaned. ...
Home Clean Heroes of the Peninsula
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Reviewed in August 2020
Mr. Foote replaced my old cabinets with new ones, added a dishwasher, fixed the ceiling in the dining area, he also turned my kitchen closet into a laundry room;. He did fabulous work; is very professional. He kept me informed of what he was going to do each day, was prompt in being at my...
Foote Construction
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Reviewed in October 2019
Asbestos abatement is entirely too expensive but this company did a very good job with no problems. They were attentive, fairly quick to start the work and left the basement very clean. I was impressed with their approach.
Oak Leaf Environmental
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Reviewed in September 2019
From start to finish - design to the last detail - out bathroom remodel was handled with care. Oscar was great! He met us at various tile shops to help with the material selections and kept in contact throughout the remodel. Jaime was also very professional and his attention to every detail is...
Prestige Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Recently hired Remodel USA for a major kitchen remodel. Crew was excellent and despite a few unexpected problems, they worked diligently to correct problems and continue working to take kitchen from 1920's construction/1970's decor to modern look and feel. Was very pleased with choices of...
Remodel USA Connecticut Windows
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Reviewed in May 2018
OMG! Scott is amazing! This is the second time in a year that he has done work for us. Always on time (if he is held up he calls) and he stays until the job or jobs are done. Anyone would be crazy not to hire him.He has done painting, deck cleaning and most importantly replaced our basement...
Scott The Fix-It Guy
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Ultimate Craftsman, LLC

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"amazing quality and professional work. highly recommended!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Beyond Blue Tape Contracting

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Team upgraded both of our bathrooms. Excellent work at a fair price. They were timely and respectful. I would certainly hire them again."

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finished on time. Clean up was excellent."

Painting completed. Walls and 12 ft ceiling.

Response time2 days

Response rate87%

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Absolute Builders Construction & Design

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Absolute Builders Construction & Design is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Sowinski Tile & Marble LLC

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had our master bath completely demolished and rebuilt. We were very nervous because we’d never taken on a project like this, but we purchased a 30 year old home knowing we’d have to. We got 2 separate estimates that came in almost identical in price, so we were comfortable we were well within the industry standard for this type of work. The plan was laid out for us and carried out exactly as promised. Everything was handled professionally and we’re extremely pleased with the quality of the work. If we were ever in a situation to require this type of work again in the future, there wouldn’t be 2 estimates because we wouldn’t bother calling anyone else. We would be totally comfortable recommending this contractor to anyone, and would not hesitate to rehire this contractor again ourselves. This was our first experience with a bathroom remodel and it couldn’t have gone any better. We’re thrilled with the outcome."

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Ryans Custom Remodeling

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My kitchen looks great. The counter tops needed replacing, the cabinets were fading and coming off the walls in several places, I needed new appliances, and the walls and cabinets needed new paint and backsplash. Ryan’s remodeling took care of it all, and it looks as good as new! The guy was punctual, knowledgeable, and got it done in a weekend. I would definitely use them again for any other projects I have."

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Upgrade Remodeling LLC

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two of the Upgrade Remodeling pro's showed up and did the whole job in a excellent manner. The installed and cleaned up an in a superior manner. I would highly recommend for bathroom remodel or any other job you might have for them to do."

Response time2 days

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Ferguson Home Improvements LLC

4.4(

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were on time and did a pretty good job. They also didn't waste a lot of time during preparation. The other end of that result is a couple paint spots reman on the floor. Everything else was very high quality."

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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All American Painting & Home Repair

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did not use lawn service. I was looking for someone to do snowplowing for my apartments.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Sky Home Improvements

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Serving Topping, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with Sky Home Improvements/Ben Meffley's work and communication. The work was done at a rental home so we really appreciate Ben's great communication and keeping us updated. Ben sent before and after pictures. There were a couple of things that Ben noticed on the roof that would become problems in the future. He called explained the situation and sent pictures. He was very straight forward and honest and sent pictures of the items he noticed. It was nice to be able to see (from the pictures) what needed to be done for ourselves. In the future if there is anymore work that needs to be done we would definitely call Sky Home Improvements.
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

A finished basement does not always count as square footage, as this varies by state regulations. In areas that allow below-grade spaces to be included in a home's official square footage, the basement must typically meet certain conditions. These conditions often include having a functional egress and being a livable space with flooring, finished walls, and temperature control. To be certain, contact your local assessor to confirm your area's specific policies regarding basement square footage.

Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.

Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your basement foundation, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.

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 $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Finishing a basement can provide a great return on investment, by increasing the market price of your home when you want to sell. Beyond that, there are many reasons to finish your basement. Doing so expands the usable square footage of your home, so you can enjoy it more, even as your family grows. Renovating your basement costs less in terms of time, energy, and money than having to search for and buy a new home.

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