What should I consider when designing a bar in my basement?

• <div><p>Envision the type of bar experience you'd like to create for your guests. For example:</p><ul><li><p>Does your basement have enough finished space for bar stools or seating?</p></li><li><p>What type of additional lighting would set the tone for the room?</p></li><li><p>Are there basement windows or an HVAC system?</p></li><li><p>Do you need new plumbing in your basement for a proper wet bar?</p></li><li><p>Could you be happy with a built-in wall cabinet bar rather than a full-scale wet bar?</p></li></ul><p></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>

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Q: What type of wood should I use for framing a basement?

• <div><p>You should always use high-quality lumber for your framing in order to ensure it will last the test of time and resist moisture. Use 2-foot by 4-foot lumber that is pressure-treated for your framing.</p></div>

Q: How much more expensive is finishing a basement than framing it?

• <div><p>The cost of finishing a basement is about <b>$18,400 on average</b>. As you can see, the framing portion of this project costs less, because you&rsquo;re essentially just dealing with laying the foundation for a finished basement. The finishing portion of the project involves a lot more intricate work and design, as well as high-end materials. </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: Can I install a basement bathroom without breaking concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, you&rsquo;ll use a macerator pump to install a basement bathroom without breaking concrete. The purpose of breaking into concrete is to connect the drain pipes to the main sewer line. But a macerator pump will bypass this step and break up solids until they are soft enough to pass through a discharge pipe. That pipe will carry the waste to the sewage line.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 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 March 2023
We hired H Squared Drywall Service to install drywall, tape/mud, texture and prime our basement. Bernardo and his crew did an excellent job! Very proffessional and courteous. Quality work at a reasonable price. I highly recommend them.
H Square Drywall Services 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 June 2013
Removed basement ceiling panels, removed defective part and replaced it.
Derek's Plumbing & Hydronic Heating LLC
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