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H & B Construction Services
5.0(
35
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Greg Henslee is hands down THE BEST contractor out there. Great guy, even greater work. Greg completely built us a finished basement with bathroom in exactly 6 weeks as promised. He is a 1 man crew and it’s amazing that he did it all from start to finish. Worth every penny. We couldn’t be happier."
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+28

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mid-State Basement Systems
5.0(
13
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mid-State Basement Systems came highly recommended by a good friend from Buffalo, NY and they did not disappoint. From start to finish they were very professional yet personable. Larry & Phil in the initial stages of the basement inspection and a reasonable quote. Silvino and his team who done the actual work was incredible, done with absolute excellence. They were here when they said they would be and finished the job a day ahead of schedule. I am thoroughly pleased with this company, first class. I highly recommend them if you need work done on your basement.******"
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Modernized Basement

+6

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steger Renovations
4.5(
31
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn’t be happier. The upstairs is beautiful. Tim kept everything cleaned up while working, showed up promptly and kept sub use to a minimum . Everyone who worked in our home went out of their way to make sure we understood all work, and were polite and respectful. Phase 1 went so well that we have hired Tim to do phase 2 - take the kitchen back to studs, move it to a new location, create a laundry room (it’s out of the basement now Yea!) and walk-in pantry, new half bath, change all electrical to white, wood floors, all new doors, new baseboards and crown molding. We are part way through phase 2 and couldn’t be happier. Our home is becoming the beautiful dream home we’ve always wanted. We feel blessed to have found Tim and highly recommend him. We never thought we would be one of those people that love their contractor, but we do."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JNJ EQUITIES, LLC.
5.0(
28
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I’ve now worked with JNJ Equities three different times, and every project has reinforced why I keep coming back. Bruce and his team finished the loft in my previous home, and that upgrade ended up being a major selling point when we moved. So when it came time to remodel and finish the basement in our new place, calling JNJ again was an easy decision. This remodel included new basement windows (installers were awesome) and a full finish, and the quality is exactly what I’ve come to expect from Bruce and his team….clean work, great communication, and a crew that treats your home with respect. The windows alone make a huge difference. I trust JNJ because they’ve earned it, and I’d recommend them without hesitation."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SHIVERS QUALITY REMODELING LLC
5.0(
13
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our 3rd project was just finished up, it was a laundry room remodel. Prior projects were replacement of all interior doors in our home as well as repairs to our finished basement after some water damage. Nick does excellent, quality work. Timely on getting the work done and cleans up at the end of each day. He goes above and beyond to make sure all the fine details are correct. We have recommended him to many others and will continue to use him for other projects in our home."
Remodel
Build/paint
Basement
Remodel
Whitewash

+88

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jameison's Contract Services, LLC
4.2(
69
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jameison went out of his way to make sure the project was completed to my satisfaction. His employees were professional and polite. They painted several rooms, doors, railing and installed new flooring in my kitchen. I was so happy with the work that I have hired him to complete my (recently gutted) master bathroom, repair some damaged siding, paint my kitchen and replace a broken basement window. And, yes, I would recommend Jameison Contracting to others."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Basement Finishing FAQs

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.

The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end. 

For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.

The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing. 

If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

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