Many homes have a full basement that has never been finished and is used only for storage, if it is used at all. If your home has an unfinished basement, it may be time to consider finishing it. These are a few of the benefits of finishing your basement.
Space
One of the most common reasons that people decide to finish their basement is to increase the usable space inside of the home. While an unfinished basement may not be useful for much more than storage, a finished basement may include extra bedrooms, a bathroom, a family room, an office, and more. This versatility makes finishing a basement an ideal choice for growing families or those who just want more comfort and enjoyment from their home.
Affordability
Finishing a basement is an affordable alternative to building an addition on an existing home. An addition requires a foundation, structural walls, and a roof. These components are already in place in your basement, so it is usually more cost-effective to finish the basement than to build an addition.
Zoning
Zoning regulations may prevent you from building an addition outside of your home, but will probably not affect interior remodeling projects like finishing a basement. In situations where zoning laws or neighborhood association rules would make it difficult or impossible to add on to a home, the basement provides a perfect option for creating more space.
Increase home value
A finished basement is a desirable feature that can increase the value of your home. Since finishing the basement may allow you to add bedrooms, a bathroom, and more, it can make a significant difference in the value of the property when you are ready to sell.
Finishing a basement offers many benefits, but you want to be sure the work is done by a qualified professional. Brad F. Beller Construction, Inc. has extensive experience with basement finishing and remodeling. As a locally owned and operated business, we have been proudly serving the residents of McHenry County since 1978. Contact us today at 815-455-8051 to request a quote on finishing your basement.
