Basement Finishing

All too often, an unfinished basement space represents dead space to a homeowner; the square footage won’t even get included in the home’s overall square footage calculations. But a finished basement represents new living space for get togethers, guest bedrooms, even upgrading your laundry room and storage effectively. That extra space can be redone in any number of ways.

Unfinished basements tend to be prone to darkness and moisture and can lead to long-term challenges like mold, leaks, and foundational fracturing. These challenges can lead to energy efficiency issues as well and could become bigger, more expensive problems for the homeowner.
Instead, a well-considered basement finish allows you to address those long-term concerns while transforming the space from an unwelcome dark dank spot in your home to a significant space that can be shown off to friends and family members.

Most areas in a home are dedicated for a single use, relegating the space to only be used for that specific purpose. A kitchen must be a kitchen, and a bathroom must be a bathroom, but a basement can use space for a multitude of functions. A finished basement presents a variety of potential. It can be a gym, a home office, or a hobby workshop all in one area. You can turn it into a man cave for watching the big games or guest quarters for visiting family. Do not forget to include a bathroom for your new basement space. Depending on your plans, a finished basement space can become a comfortable and versatile part of your home.