What’s the difference between remodeling, renovating, and finishing a basement?

While the terms remodeling, renovating, and finishing are often used interchangeably, there are some differences. Remodeling your basement transforms the space by changing its layout, adding new features, or altering its function. Renovating restores the existing space to like-new condition without major structural changes. Finishing converts an unfinished basement into a livable area with walls, ceilings, and flooring.

How long does it take to complete a basement remodel?

A full basement remodel typically takes two to six weeks, depending on the project's complexity and any unforeseen challenges. Factors like design changes, permitting, and material availability can affect the timeline, as well as the availability of the contractors you’re working with. Remember that the bigger the project, the longer it will take to complete.

Does remodeling my basement increase my home’s value?

Remodeling your basement is not just about gaining extra space—it's a savvy investment. You can expect around a 70% return on investment (ROI), comparable to other major home improvements like kitchen or bathroom remodels. Adding functional living space boosts your home's value and appeals to potential buyers. Plus, converting your basement into a rental apartment could provide additional income, increasing your return even more.

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US PACIFICA BUILDERS

9557 Candida St Suite A

US PACIFICA BUILDERS

9557 Candida St Suite A

34 local quotes requested

1 years of experience

20+ Years of Experience We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I hired US Pacifica Builders to completely remodel my backyard and front yard, and I couldn't be happier with the results! In the backyard, they installed beautiful artificial turf, stepping stones, and decorative river rock that transformed the space into a clean, modern, and low-maintenance retreat. Their attention to detail really shows! For the front yard, they built a solid retaining wall, poured custom concrete steps, and handled all the electrical work seamlessly. The final look is not only functional but also adds great curb appeal to my home. The team was professional, communicative, and completed everything on time and within budget. I highly recommend US Pacifica Builders for any landscaping or outdoor construction project. You?ll be in great hands!"

Natalia L on May 2025

20+ Years of Experience We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I hired US Pacifica Builders to completely remodel my backyard and front yard, and I couldn't be happier with the results! In the backyard, they installed beautiful artificial turf, stepping stones, and decorative river rock that transformed the space into a clean, modern, and low-maintenance retreat. Their attention to detail really shows! For the front yard, they built a solid retaining wall, poured custom concrete steps, and handled all the electrical work seamlessly. The final look is not only functional but also adds great curb appeal to my home. The team was professional, communicative, and completed everything on time and within budget. I highly recommend US Pacifica Builders for any landscaping or outdoor construction project. You?ll be in great hands!"

Natalia L on May 2025

Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

134 South Myrtle Avenue

Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

134 South Myrtle Avenue

Customers say: Quality work

215 local quotes requested

6 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

McCormick Home Builders, Inc.

Customers say: True professional

171 local quotes requested

8 years of experience

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."

Barbara R on June 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."

Barbara R on June 2025

CoastDesign & Build, Inc.

6602 El Cajon Blvd Suite #D

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CoastDesign & Build, Inc.

6602 El Cajon Blvd Suite #D

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203 local quotes requested

22 years of experience

Coastdesign & Build is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

180 Steuart St., Box 194631

Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

180 Steuart St., Box 194631

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

195 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

EC HOME REPAIRS AND REMODELS

4370 PALM AVE STE D445

EC HOME REPAIRS AND REMODELS

4370 PALM AVE STE D445

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Always happy to meet new costumers and great full for the opportunity, we can help with any major or small renovations on your home and assistance on any concern with the best ideas possible on a home repair or remodel, we can help with bathroom remodel, flooring installation, painting, drywalling and texture, stucco, reestucco, plumbing and electrical, from star to finish we want help get it done in the fastest-and most professionally way we can. With 20 years of experience working in multiple trades in San Diego

"Enrique was excellent in helping us remodel our shower and bathroom. We got excellent results at a reasonable price. Luis, the tile specialist, was very exacting and meticulous in his tile work. We would highly recommend E C construction. "

John G on July 2025

Always happy to meet new costumers and great full for the opportunity, we can help with any major or small renovations on your home and assistance on any concern with the best ideas possible on a home repair or remodel, we can help with bathroom remodel, flooring installation, painting, drywalling and texture, stucco, reestucco, plumbing and electrical, from star to finish we want help get it done in the fastest-and most professionally way we can. With 20 years of experience working in multiple trades in San Diego

"Enrique was excellent in helping us remodel our shower and bathroom. We got excellent results at a reasonable price. Luis, the tile specialist, was very exacting and meticulous in his tile work. We would highly recommend E C construction. "

John G on July 2025

RSF Construction Inc.

6910 Monte Verde Drive

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RSF Construction Inc.

6910 Monte Verde Drive

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202 local quotes requested

6 years of experience

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Del Mar Landscape

6153 Portobelo Court

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Del Mar Landscape

6153 Portobelo Court

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Customers say: Super punctual

36 local quotes requested

27 years of experience

Del Mar Landscape Company is the most reliable landscape builder in the greater San Diego area. With many years of experience in both commercial and residential landscape, we have the resources and expertise to turn your landscape dream into your landscape reality. Our competitive prices rank among the best in the industry. Start now with a free design. Call Doug: Cell: (619) 723-0332.

"Very good job, started right away and stayed on the job until completion. Highly recommended"

Joel S on March 2024

Del Mar Landscape Company is the most reliable landscape builder in the greater San Diego area. With many years of experience in both commercial and residential landscape, we have the resources and expertise to turn your landscape dream into your landscape reality. Our competitive prices rank among the best in the industry. Start now with a free design. Call Doug: Cell: (619) 723-0332.

"Very good job, started right away and stayed on the job until completion. Highly recommended"

Joel S on March 2024

Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes

282 Garfield Ave

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282 Garfield Ave

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1309 local quotes requested

11 years of experience

Rock N Block Landscape takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality regardless of how large or small the job.

RCD Remodel - Construction - Design & Build

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RCD Remodel - Construction - Design & Build

4.93(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

849 local quotes requested

We offer quality and affordable general remodeling services. for all your construction needs, interior and exterior. Now's The Time To Take Advantage Of Our 15% Fall Specials plus Additional 10% Senior / Military Discounts, That's 25% Off On Any Project Over $7500. Call Today!!! We support the wounded Warrior projects. * Complete Remodels * Custom Kitchen & Bath rooms * Room Additions * Ground Build Ups * ADU's * Tile & Stone * Custom Counters & Fabrications * Flooring: Carpet, Tile, LVP Vinyl Plank, Pergo / Laminate, Engineered Hardwood * Custom Framing * Electrical * Plumbing * Painting * Drywall, tape mud, texture * Stucco , Scratch & Brown Coat * Windows * Decks, Redwood, DF, Trex, * Concrete, slabs, driveways, walkways * Landscaping Design * Architectural Design * Structural Engineering * Permits "We Do It All From Start To Finish For All Your Home & Business Solutions" "Call us today and let us turn your dreams in to reality"

"First of all check Tim Armitage's license, which we did after the fact There is some question as to his current status. We had a complete upgrade done to the exterior of our house. We were pleased with the overall outcome until we went to fill the pool and found out that during the demolition of the old concrete, the fill pipe for the pool had gotten damaged by the skip loaders they were using. This pipe was right below the surface and should of been checked before they poured the new concrete, especially since they had broken another pipe in the same area and at the same depth. Needless to say we did not find out about it until after all the new concrete had been poured, when 10 weeks after the completion of the job, a crack appeared and water started seeping out. (we do have photos of the skip loader right over where this pipe is located), and this pipe had never leaked before the start of construction. When we approached Tim, the general contractor, he was unapologetic and tried to blame it on everything other then his own lack of oversight. This brings me to the communication aspect of this project. Most of Tim's communication is done by text and photos. We basically only saw him when he wanted a check. There were many times when we felt that we were the project managers for the job, like the time that our streets water was being turned off, which I had informed Tim of exact time and date prior, and who shows up to work, but one of the concrete guys, and don't they need water? Or the time when the roofer showed up and they had not completed the painting in that area. Thankfully we were home at the time, otherwise there would of been a situation. We never even got the courtesy of a final walk around to make sure everything was OK. All through the job Tim got texts and photos from his subcontractors upon completion of their portion of the project and Tim relied on these sources without an on sight look see. On this note, at the completion of the project we got a text asking if everything was good, and that was the extent of the walk through."

Marty W on June 2024

We offer quality and affordable general remodeling services. for all your construction needs, interior and exterior. Now's The Time To Take Advantage Of Our 15% Fall Specials plus Additional 10% Senior / Military Discounts, That's 25% Off On Any Project Over $7500. Call Today!!! We support the wounded Warrior projects. * Complete Remodels * Custom Kitchen & Bath rooms * Room Additions * Ground Build Ups * ADU's * Tile & Stone * Custom Counters & Fabrications * Flooring: Carpet, Tile, LVP Vinyl Plank, Pergo / Laminate, Engineered Hardwood * Custom Framing * Electrical * Plumbing * Painting * Drywall, tape mud, texture * Stucco , Scratch & Brown Coat * Windows * Decks, Redwood, DF, Trex, * Concrete, slabs, driveways, walkways * Landscaping Design * Architectural Design * Structural Engineering * Permits "We Do It All From Start To Finish For All Your Home & Business Solutions" "Call us today and let us turn your dreams in to reality"

"First of all check Tim Armitage's license, which we did after the fact There is some question as to his current status. We had a complete upgrade done to the exterior of our house. We were pleased with the overall outcome until we went to fill the pool and found out that during the demolition of the old concrete, the fill pipe for the pool had gotten damaged by the skip loaders they were using. This pipe was right below the surface and should of been checked before they poured the new concrete, especially since they had broken another pipe in the same area and at the same depth. Needless to say we did not find out about it until after all the new concrete had been poured, when 10 weeks after the completion of the job, a crack appeared and water started seeping out. (we do have photos of the skip loader right over where this pipe is located), and this pipe had never leaked before the start of construction. When we approached Tim, the general contractor, he was unapologetic and tried to blame it on everything other then his own lack of oversight. This brings me to the communication aspect of this project. Most of Tim's communication is done by text and photos. We basically only saw him when he wanted a check. There were many times when we felt that we were the project managers for the job, like the time that our streets water was being turned off, which I had informed Tim of exact time and date prior, and who shows up to work, but one of the concrete guys, and don't they need water? Or the time when the roofer showed up and they had not completed the painting in that area. Thankfully we were home at the time, otherwise there would of been a situation. We never even got the courtesy of a final walk around to make sure everything was OK. All through the job Tim got texts and photos from his subcontractors upon completion of their portion of the project and Tim relied on these sources without an on sight look see. On this note, at the completion of the project we got a text asking if everything was good, and that was the extent of the walk through."

Marty W on June 2024

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