Which raising basement ceiling option is best for you?

• <div><p>If you’re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/ceiling-companies/">A professional ceiling company</a> will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.</p><ul><li><p>How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you’re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.</p></li><li><p>The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What adds the most value to a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-vs-unfinished-basement.htm">Finishing an unfinished basement</a> adds the most value, with an average return of 70% or $22,400. A bathroom addition in the basement will provide an ROI of 75%, but the higher cost will leave you with a lower actual return of $9,000, on average. Finishing a basement and adding a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom to rent the space will leave you with the highest possible ROI, as you could see well over 100% if you rent the space out long-term.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a joist and a beam in a basement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/joist-vs-beam.htm">Joists and beams</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: What are the most expensive parts of finishing a basement?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-average-cost-add-exitwalk-out-my-finished-basement.htm">cost of a walkout basement</a> can be anywhere from $5,000 to $35,000.</p></div>

Q: Which raising basement ceiling option is best for you?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re not sure which method of raising the ceiling is best for you, here are a couple of considerations to help you make that decision. <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/ceiling-companies/">A professional ceiling company</a> will be able to help you determine the best option for your home.</p><ul><li><p>How long you are planning to live there: although raising the basement ceiling will increase the value of your home, if you&rsquo;re planning to sell the house, then go for raising the house.</p></li><li><p>The condition of the foundation: to lower the floors, your foundation has to be intact whereas raising the house will allow you to restore the damaged foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How long does a typical basement remodel take?

• <div><p>Project timelines vary significantly, typically from weeks to months, depending on design complexity and active permitting processes.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Evan & his team recently completed our bathroom remodel, converting from a tub to a shower. We had HVAC in our old wet space which he had to relocate this as well. He was very informative of the process & made sure he had our input on where all hardware/shelving should be placed. They took...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in November 2024
Kip has been a huge help on water proofing my basement and installing steel beams all the way around. Helping out at ever step of the way. Really appreciate his service and professionalism he showed through out
Precise Repairs, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
We are very pleased with our Empire quote from Alec. He did a great job explaining the process and product, I would highly recommend him and Empire Home Remodeling.
Empire Home Remodeling, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2023
We were very happy with the level of expertise and professionalism on the entire remodel. The communication regarding arrival times was excellent. The various stages of construction were completed on a timely fashion. We were very pleased with the results. We would highly recommend Exact...
EXACT EXTERIOR & INTERIOR REMODELING INC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Great service, totally professional and a job well done. They get four stars for quality only because they didn't replace the ceiling tiles in the basement and the cat got stuck up there.
Double U Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Adam and his partner Pat did a thorough remodel of our basement. They did everything from woodwork to painting to building walls and laying down floors. They did a tremendous job. They are very flexible so we were able to make changes on the fly. Their rates are than fair. If we had hired...
Adam's Handyman & Remodeling Service
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Reviewed in August 2021
Keith did an outstanding job on the stone wall in our finished basement. He responded quickly to our call, scheduled and completed the project in the agreed amount of time and quoted a fair price. His craftmanship (and customer service) is excellent, and we highly recommend Keith/KC Masonry.
Kc Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Drywall a basement addition
Adagio Drywall LLP
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Reviewed in October 2014
I've used them multiple times, once for rough-in my basement (toilet, 2 sinks, and a shower) and another for installing a backup sump pump. Both times I had an excellent experience and great pricing...
My Plumber Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
Removed basement ceiling panels, removed defective part and replaced it.
Derek's Plumbing & Hydronic Heating LLC
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