What Tasks Are Involved In A Basement Remodeling Project?A more economical option to add an extra room to your home is that of basement remodeling. But remodeling a basement is easier said than done. This is because you first have to perform a comprehensive inspection of your basement. More often than not, you will then find many issues that may draw your attention to them. You may find cracks in the walls. Further, seepage, dampness, and humidity may form three of the biggest issues. Moreover, dank air pervades the atmosphere of most basements. Minor issues would be uncoated walls, dark areas in the basement, and there being no bathroom in the basement. So, if you are to implement your basement remodeling project, you need to first draw up a list of the critical tasks that you need to perform in sequence, after the inspection of the condition of the basement is over. The first action on the list would be to remove all items stored in the basement. The next action on the list would be planning the removal of the cracks in the walls and the comprehensive drying up of the basement through waterproofing. This can be done either by removing the source of seepage or to bolster the walls, floor, and the roof. The next action on the list would be installation of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in the basement. This would require the provision of insulation in the basement. Thereafter, the painting and paneling or dry walling, and the installation of electrical wiring and lighting fixtures can follow. The second last item on the list would be the installation of a small bathroom in the basement. The last and most important item on the list would be the estimation of the cost of bringing about all the above basement remodeling changes. Estimation of the cost of your basement remodeling project would involve breaking up the task into smaller estimation subtasks. These subtasks would normally include drywall estimating, HVAC estimating, electrical estimating, bathroom construction estimating, and lastly the estimating of other miscellaneous tasks. For an estimated sum that ranges between $500 and $5,000 you can hope to achieve the following. (The range actually signifies that the options that you want to go in for may vary based on your actual needs.) Waterproofing of basements can be done by spraying HydraLoc (for old concrete) or HomeSeal (for new concrete) on the walls. Other tasks can include a half-bath or a full bath, a laundry area, carpeting, improved lighting, ground-level windows, and paneling. The upper range of estimation would also include basement remodeling tasks such as the provision of proper ventilation, plumbing, and electrical wiring. |