11 Mar WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE FINISHING YOUR BASEMENT

Ever wonder if your basement has the potential to be a great play area for the kids, or if it has the potential to offer more entertainment space for friends & family? Or maybe you are just tired of looking at unfinished space. Whatever the reason may be, you are beginning to see the potential value of the extra space in your unfinished basement.

If you have considered using your unfinished basement ideasand basement room ideasfor adding a basement bedroom, living and/ or entertainment purposes, you have probably considered that finishing a basement is no small project. Finishing a basement may require a bit of creativity to work with or around the current makeup of your basement. Our team will assist and work with your basement floor plans to achieve your basement ideas. Choosing the right general contractor can make or break the project, as well as your pocket book.

Some preventative measures can help to make sure your project goes as planned & anticipated. Below are 5 items we will assess before finishing your basement. In most cases it’s much easier and less expensive to make any necessary repairs prior to construction and finishing of your basement.

Our team will look for foundation cracks, damaged walls and floors, and other signs of potential trouble. This will assist with ensuring that your homes foundation is stable before the start of your finished basement project. We will also walk around the perimeter of your home to look for cracks in your exterior veneer, fascia boards and identify any additional problem areas.It is common to find that foundation repairs are not needed because some cracks are cosmetic and do not need to be repaired. If problem areas are identified, our team will consult you to the best remedy to safeguard your future finished basement investment.

Our team will check for current or potential water issues that may have an effect on your finished basement project. Dripping or pools of water, water stains on foundation walls or cracks in the foundation are good indicators of water issues and/ or water intrusion. We will look at items like water heaters and exposed water lines to identify any current or potential issues before the commencement of any work.

As with many home improvement projects, finishing the basement may require a permit. Our team will consult with the local municipalities regarding if a permit is required, as well ascodes for finishing your basement. We will then discuss with you the best plan of action regarding our step by step basement finishing.

Our team advises homeowners to perform a radon test for the lowest level of their homes, because the naturally occurring gas can be linked to health risks. Identifying and fixing a radon problem is typically easier than one may think. Do-it-yourself test kits are commonly found in home improvement stores.

Our team will provide you with a detailed list of work to be performed, materials & finishes with our scope of workand step by step basement finishing. Finished basement projects may feel a bit more complicated than your standard remodel. But these five steps will help ease the process, as well as protect your investment and ensure your peace of mind.

If you would like to set up a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your BASEMENT IDEAS andvision, please contact our team today at 770.751.5000 or use the click to contact form for a speedy response