Pros and Cons: Finished Basement Edition

Torn between finishing your basement? Don’t worry! The Basement Guys of Pittsburgh are here to assist. We made a pros and cons list for homeowners like you. Here’s what you should consider: 

Advantages:

  1. Your home, your design. We do not make the decision when it comes to how you want to utilize the space. We also don’t force customers to pick a certain design over another. We want to build YOUR dream space. 

  2. Increases a home’s value. If you plan on selling the house in the future, a finished basement can help raise the value. If you don’t want to sell, it makes the best use of space! 

  3. Adds personal value. Some of our customers come to us with specific plans in mind. Seeing what you create come to life is an amazing feeling and adds a nice personal touch to the home.

  4. Expand the space of your home. The space is there, why not use it? Sure it can be for storage, but you can do much more! 

  5. Company will want to visit. Friends and family will want to see your beautiful space, so take the opportunity to host parties or events. 

Disadvantages:

  1. Expensive. We get it. Never commit to an expensive project unless you are ready. But once it is finished, the increase in value can cover 70-80% of what you spend.

  2. Mold, moisture, or mildew problems. We recommend getting the basement waterproofed before finishing. However, our finishing products are specifically made for basements and protect your belongings. We also offer dehumidifiers as well. 

  3. Harder to access any plumbing or wires. The Basement Guys of Pittsburgh can add access panels over anything that the homeowner wants within reach.

Consider The Basement Guys of Pittsburgh to finish your basement! Our team of professionals are ready for you. Contact us today to set up a free estimate appointment to get started. 

Leslie Uphouse

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