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The time has come to finish your basement and fully utilize the space in your home. Maybe you have already been using your unfinished space for storage, a playroom or a utility room up to this point, but you’re tired of a dark and cold space, or maybe you’re just looking for more space to retreat to when the weather gets colder. Regardless of the reasoning behind refinishing your basement, there are a lot of components you should consider as you plan out your space. Here are the top factors to think about during the planning process, the main reasons you’ll thank yourself for refinishing your basement, and why you should look to Premier Construction Services to help you complete that upgrade.
Finishing a basement can be a big undertaking. Most people enjoy planning out the finished product, but the actual design and construction may be an afterthought. For example, while most modern homes typically equip unfinished basements with water and electricity, many older home owners aren’t so lucky. Along with utilities, here are a few other key components to consider when you start to budget for upgrading your basement.
Moisture control is one of the biggest factors in making a basement comfortable and safe for you and your family long-term, because failure to control moisture can lead to issues with mold and damage in your new walls. Starting with an unfinished basement gives you a blank slate and the ability to inspect moisture throughout the rainy seasons, which will allow you to address any issues prior to building out your basement. If you do run into issues, adding an additional sump pump may be something to consider if your particular home is in a lower area or has issues with water management. Moisture control is important because you don’t want to spend the time and money on your project just to run into a hidden issue in the spring.
Proper insulation is another important element for the comfort of your new basement, especially during the winter months when you are spending more time inside your new space. Taking the opportunity to factor in the correct insulation levels in both the walls and floor can make all the difference in how much you use the space, so make sure to spend time and budget for these items. Along with insulation, a a gas fireplace insert might be a nice addition to the space to help make it even more usable and cozy.
You may be super excited about planning out your new bar area or theatre and are already looking at pool tables or comfortable sectionals, but many overlook one of the things that makes these spaces the most enjoyable — proper lighting. When you’re planning out the space, make sure to add a nice budget for suitable lighting and research the different types of light fixtures. For Example, can lights allow you to keep the ceiling level higher and make the space feel less heavy up top, while LED accent lights on your bar or around your new TV can make the space feel much more expensive than it actually is. This is especially important for those who are not lucky enough to have a walk-out where windows may add natural lighting.
Once you have the plan and budget put together, the fun part of building the basement begins. Having a finished basement can add quite a few desirable effects on the home.
This one may be obvious, but adding a basement can give you additional square footage to use when you’re at home relaxing, hosting parties or entertaining.
In some situations, finishing your basement can help level the temperature of your home during the seasons. By encapsulating space that may have been uninsulated and exposed to exterior temperature swings, you may find your home having greater efficiency and lower utility bills.
Based on current national averages, you can expect to get between 70-75% of your money back by the added value of finishing your basement space. This can be even higher if you have the opportunity to add additional bedrooms to the home, depending on the costs of making these rooms livable and up-to-code.
This one may be a little harder to quantify, but having your own space or a space separate from the main living quarters where you (or your kids) can unwind in peace can make all the difference. Especially in these times when we are spending more time at home than ever!
Do you already have all your ideas ready to go for your new finished basement? Do you have no idea where to start? Premier Construction Services can help you make your perfect basement space no matter where you are at in the process. Contact us today to start a conversation on how we can help you complete your dream space.