Finishing your basement is the least expensive way to add living space to your home. The walls, floor and ceiling are already there. Electrical and plumbing are easily accessible. And a finished basement that is designed to look like part of the house (not a basement) will add significant value to your home. In fact, the return on the investment is the highest of any renovation project you could consider.

Basements come in all shapes and sizes. What can be done with yours depends greatly on the space available. Dallas + Dallas has the expertise to capitalize on your basement’s potential.

First we examine the need for waterproofing and insulation. If necessary, we will install drains, parge the outside walls, install a sump pump, and insulate the walls to assure a lifetime of dry comfort. This alone adds value to any home.

Next, we consider the need for egress. Depending on your township and the codes, most basements require two ways out of a basement when it is used as a living space. This can be an egress window or steps and a door entrance directly out of the basement to the outside.

Finally, we concern ourselves with the layout and design which is determined by your desires and anticipated usage. Some homeowners want to create a living space like an apartment, with a kitchen & bath. Some want to have a home theater with wide-screen television and comfortable seating. Still others want a recreation room with a pool table, a bar and seating.

You need a contractor that can deliver on all these options. One that understands plumbing issues in a sub- level installation… lighting… flooring… built-ins… and any other feature that makes your new space work.

Dallas + Dallas can create any environment you desire, and has the design and construction expertise to bring it all to fruition. As always, initial consultation and preliminary drawings are at no cost. Call us. You’ll see you have nothing to lose, or risk. Only after you agree on the design and our estimate, will you be required to spend anything.