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
We are wanting someone to come out to give us some design ideas and a bid on how much it will cost to fininsh our basement. We have a ranch style home with a walkout basement, 9 foot foundation. we are wanting to add two bedrooms/family room/bathroom/bar area and maybe a room for a workout area.
Colin M
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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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1.10What is the best place to buy basement remodeling materials?
Q.I am in the planning phase of finishing our basement, and wondered where the best place was to buy materials and supplies. I'm asking more about drywall, lumber, screws, etc. since this will be the most expensive part of the first phase. Are the Big Box stores (Lowes, Home Depot, etc.) the most cost effective choice, or is there a more cost effective alternative?
The first poster brought up an interesting point. I'm located in the Kansas City area, so local options would be the best solution.
A.If your material costs are over $1,500 go to Home Depot contractor desk. Tell them you would like pricing form "the bid room". When you give them a material list, they run their regular pricings and then cut At least 8% off, and more if the order is substantial. Take a material list to multiple stores and get quotes. They are free. Then compare pricings line by line, and you can save some money by getting material from multiple sources. Hope this helps
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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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1.00When remodeling a basement, would you use carpet or hardwood?
Q.Because basements can sometimes get damp, i don't know if carpet is a good idea. But also for the same reason, would the wood shift if it became damp? What do you think works best both for practicality and also for future re-sale?
A.The best thing to do is to first check to see if you have an moisture in the basement. An easy way to do this is to get a 2'x2' piece of plastic and duct tape the edges on to the concrete floor. Leave it for 72 hours if you have no visible signs of moisture you can install almost any type of flooring.
If you have moisture then I would either recommend sealing the basement or go with a vinyl tile that would look like wood. (they have some that look very real today). So that would be the safest choice.
If you have no moisture problem you can install carpeting. I would recommend that it be made of synthetic product like nylon, polyester or olefin. Carpet is warmer & many people like that, however, it is not a feature item for resale, unless you install a branded product like CornCarpet or StainMaster recently. If you go with wood, I would recommend an engineered wood floor (like UA / Mirage) This can be installed by glued down or floating methods on concrete. These woods have a plywood construction of 5 to 7 layers. Small amounts of moisture can effect any wood but if you leave the expansion space and have no major flood your wood floor will last a long time. Also wood is always better for resale.
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1.00I'm remodeling a basement and want to put in a hallway. What is the minimum width it can be?
Q.I was thinking at most 36" with for the hallway (pre-drywall width). Is this too narrow? Can I go smaller? The hallway leads to a bathroom and a bedroom.
A.TOOOOO SMALLL.. Nat. building code would put 36" pre dry wall as too skinny. I would go with a 42" min. so casing trim can be easily installed without riping it down. Good luck.
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