Can I remodel a basement myself?

<div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Replacing insulation </p></li><li><p>Replacing carpet or other flooring </p></li><li><p>Adding heating and cooling</p></li><li><p>Adjusting or adding walls and doors</p></li><li><p>Altering or adding plumbing elements</p></li></ul><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/finished-basement-code-requirements.htm">code safety requirements</a>, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.</p></div>

How do I save money on basement remodeling costs?

<div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/budget-basement-remodel.htm">ways to save money on a basement remodel</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel </p></li><li><p>Installing light fixtures yourself</p></li><li><p>Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones</p></li><li><p>Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How much does it cost to finish a basement?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-finish-basement.htm">cost to finish a basement</a> is <b>$18,400</b> 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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How much does a basement remodel cost?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-basement-remodeling-cost.htm">cost to remodel a basement</a> is between <b>$12,100 and $33,400</b> 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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2013
Rodney Pfarr arrived and put runners down on floor from door to basement. Dug trench to outside & installed new pipe. Returned dirt to trench.
Complete Basement Systems
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Reviewed in March 2016
Aside from the cost which we thought was a little bit high, they were wonderful. But we do have a 25 year guarantee on our basement walls.
Thrasher Foundation Repair - Omaha
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Reviewed in September 2012
I hired this company and the owner was very unprofessional. The quality of the work was below unacceptable. He was extremely rude and unwilling to finish the work. He continued to ask for money and refused to finish the work. There were times when he was very threatening. All throughout 2011 I...
Weston Construction
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Reviewed in May 2012
His name is Scott Gibbs. He has been very good. He did a beautiful job and was very particular about what he did. He is always very polite and he cleans up everything after himself. I never had to worry about checking on him. He is very trustworthy. He is good enough that he is very busy. His...
Scott's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in September 2015
Prompt, courteous workers who willingly explained the before, during, after process of what they were doing. They cleaned up this site extremely well and even though we were warned that some dust may enter our home, none did. They did a wonderful job of prepping our home with sheets of plastic...
Bix Basement Systems
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Reviewed in July 2012
Somebody came over and looked at the project, but we didn't get an estimate. We called and asked them about it. They said they would give it to us by a certain time, but they didn't submit it. My husband continued to try to call them. First of all, he couldn't get them. When he did, he found...
H&L Enterprises
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Reviewed in January 2020
Fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough. We bought a house built in 1957, and the last remodel had been done sometime in the 70's. We completely gutted the main floor and attic to studs, and rebuilt from there. New layout, the whole deal. Ward did a complete rewire, new panel, data lines,...
Ward Electric - Iowa
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Reviewed in October 2013
In February 2013 we hired Premier Construction to undertake an extensive building project which included an addition to our house that doubled the existing square footage, a remodel of the existing space, and the construction of a detached garage. Also included in the project were a rear deck, a...
Premier Construction Services
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