I am interested in getting a bid to have my basement finished off. Half is already done but I'd like bids on two situations. First, framing and finishing the half of my basement that is currently not finished to create a simple bedroom and secondly a plan for working the entire basement to make it more functional. Please give me a call or shoot me an email with a date and time you would be able to come take a look. I would like to have the work done as soon as possible.
Tabatha G
Currently basement is fully finished but NOT to my liking. Need to re-floor ceramic tiles, add & replace lighting, sheetrock ceiling, add another bedroom.
Esther K
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Q.My girlfriend and I have a partially finished basement. She wants me to divide part of the basement off for an office. What is the best wall/divider/partition I can use so she will have privacy from the rest of the basement? Is Drywall the only answer? What can I use for a nice ceiling as well with lighting? Thanks for your help, it really means a lot to us.
A.There are many ideas for dividing rooms. A wall is the best, but if you do not want that, you can use purchased office dividers (can be expensive), or bookshelves, or changing screen, or even a ceiling to floor curtain on a cable system. I like drywalled ceilings, but you can use a drop ceiling, or tiles. As for lighting..most basements have little natural light, so great lighting is necessary. Recessed lighting, track lighting both work well. If you do not like these then traditional lighting is suffice when portable lighting is added...table lamps, floor lights..even rope lighting in niches or shelving all add to the ambiance if that is the look you are going for. Brighter lighting is a must in the office section.
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1.30I am remodeling a basement into a hangout what can i do with it?
Q.I have an old basement we are remodeling and i want it to be a really cool hangout spot me and other people can stay at. i need some ideas of what to do with it because i am clueless. it is a pretty big space maybe like 12 by 40 (it's a total guess) but i really need an idea fast!
A.You could put a bar in it or a pool table. or both ummm maybe a games room kinda thing?
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1.20I had a basement flood and we are trying to remodel after mold has grown.?
Q.I was wondering what to use to kill the bleach and what kind of materials are good for basement remodels. If it would be better to get mold resistant or moisture resistant. Also what kind of ventilation is required in a basement. And maybe some cons on wood paneling because that was what they were planning on putting down there and I think it's a terrible idea.
A.Before you spend all that money remodeling your basement make sure he is not going to flood again
Have a waterproofing company install an internal perimeter drainage system to collect all the water around and under your foundation and divert it to a sump pump.
The sump pump will then get the water out and discharge it away from the foundation. Only then you can safely remodel your basement.
As for materials I recommend you avoid drywall, wood studs and fiberglass insulation. All these materials are know to absorb water and grow mold. Fiberglass also loses all its R-Value when humid.
I suggest you look into finishing systems developed specifically for basements, considering that even basements that do not flood or leak, always have some level of moisture - usually ground moisture seeping in through the concrete basement walls.
Since not all theses systems are created equal, make sure you pick one that is 100% waterproof, non-absorbent and inorganic.
Cement core, rigid foam board insulated panels and plastic basement flooring tiles for example are made to withstand all sorts of basement conditions and will never get ruined even if your basement floods again. They also offer thermal and moisture protection and can be removed to access plumbing and wiring as needed - a very desirable feature in a basement.
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1.00How much would it cost to finish a 700 sq ft basement in Provo Utah?
Q.My sister owns a new 2100 sq ft townhome in UT and she was asking me how much it would cost to finish her 700 sq ft basement. I said I had no idea since I live in CA. I told her to contact her local contractors, but she says she doesn't trust any of them since they probably over charge anyways. She's contacted about 3 and they all have their prices around $20k - 22K. She believes she can get it for less.
Anyone can help out with this, I am not a handy man, and her husband is on his 5th deployment overseas?
Thanks,
A.I just checked with the data that ServiceMagic keeps on the projects they help homeowners with. This data is not specific to Provo, but only the Salt Lake/Ogden area. For this project, it looks like the average basement remodel in that area costs $18,500. Their nationwide average shows this to be $20,680.
A little caveat is that this data doesn't show how big the basements were or the scope of the remodel. But I think these figures should help get your sister in the ballpark, which it looks like the contractors she's talked to are in that range.
Her basement seems smaller than average, and as along as she isn't looking for top of the line on all of the materials and such, I think it could likely be done for cheaper, maybe in the $13-15k range.
I also found some articles that might be useful. This first one helps you understand what exactly will happen during the actual basement remodeling process so that you can prepare your home and family properly. The other two articles just provide some cool ideas for basement remodels:
http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.What-to-Expect-with-Your-Basement-Remodel.13305.html
http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.8-Basement-Remodeling-Essentials.10576.html
http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.5-Genius-Basement-Remodels.12073.html
Hope this helps. Thanks to your brother-in-law for serving our country.
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1.00Whats the best basement remodeling solution bsides Owens Corning?
Q.Owens Corning is just to expensive are there and good competitors for the wall paneling system?
A.As an x employee I can tell you the Owens Corning system is intentionally over priced so the independent sales people can make money.
You can get the system for 38% off list if you hold out until they recontact you after showing the sales person the door.
However if you don't have any water issues which cause mold and mildew there are alternatives available.
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1.00Remodeling basement, exterior walls and electrical circuit.?
Q.I am remodeling my basement. The current exterior walls are 2x2 nailed to block and covered with sheetrock. I plan to add a 2x4 'bumpout' against the old 2x2 along the entire exterior walls that will be 36" high. The problem is if I do this the electrical wires in the the old boxes will not meet regulation of <=6" and <= 3" extending beyond the box. Can I abandon the old 15a electrical circuit (disconnect) and run a new circuit though the bumpout and new boxes I will install or can I not run electrical circuits through a partial wall?
A.As long as you plan to abandon the old, go ahead and wire up the new. Its fine.
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1.00I'm remodeling my basement I've studed and insulated the walls. What kind of drywall is best for the walls?
Q.I used 3 1/2" fiberglass paper backed insulation. Would water proof drywall be better? The basement walls have no leaks appears dry.
A.You've done everything right so far. Go ahead and hang green board while you are at this stage. It doesn't cost that much more and might save you down the road. Here are some links t5hat might help you...
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1.00Hello, I am remodeling my basement and would like to know the best option for resale?
Q.Should I make it one open space that a buyer could use as a gym or game room, or make a closed-off bedroom and make the rest of the space as a living area? The basement has a separate half-bath and a walkout to the backyard. Thank you in advance
A.Check houses in your area. They will be your competition when it comes to selling. Also a real estate sales person can tell you the trends in your area.
A half bath suggests a leisure space or maybe a guest room to me.
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