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The key moisture-testing steps to complete before finishing a Minneapolis basement, as outlined in this guide. If you finish a damp basement, you finish it twice. That is the hard truth about basement waterproofing, and it matters more in Minneapolis, MN than in most places. Before finishing a basement, you'll need moisture tests before finishing […]
Drylok-style paint helps with minor dampness and vapor but fails against active liquid water under pressure. If you are getting ready to finish your basement and you have seen damp spots on the concrete, someone has probably told you to roll on a coat of Drylok first. Drylok is a budget waterproofing paint available everywhere […]
If your unfinished basement smells musty, shows a white chalky line on the concrete, or took on water during a spring thaw, you are right to pause before finishing it. In Minneapolis, the cost of basement waterproofing membrane installation depends on two things most generic guides skip: our heavy clay soil, and whether the membrane […]
A side-by-side look at the trade-offs this guide covers for choosing a basement contractor. You have decided to finish the basement. Now you are staring at two kinds of bids: one from a single operator basement contractor who answers his own phone, and one from a larger remodeling company with a showroom, a sales rep, […]
How local basement contractor warranties compare to national franchise coverage, as outlined in this guide. If you are about to sign a contract for a basement finish, the warranty page deserves as much attention as the price. Basement contractor warranty guarantees vary more than most homeowners expect, especially when you compare a local basement remodel […]
The key stages of a thorough free basement finishing estimate, from walkthrough to written scope. A free basement finishing estimate should answer your questions, not pressure you into a signature. If you are a Minneapolis homeowner who just found out your basement bedroom is not legal, or you are planning a downstairs suite for an […]
The seven basement bedroom legalization questions this guide recommends asking before signing a contract. If you just found out your basement bedroom isn't legal, or an inspector flagged it before a sale, the contractor you pick next matters more than the flooring or the paint color. The right questions to ask basement contractors will tell […]
If you are planning to finish your basement, insulation is the first real line item you need to price out. Basement insulation cost in Minneapolis depends on three things: the material you choose, the square footage of your foundation walls, and how much prep work your basement needs before anything goes on the concrete. This […]
The seven-step process this guide recommends for vetting a basement remodeling contractor in Minneapolis. If you've been searching for basement remodeling near me and your basement has ever smelled musty after a wet spring, you already know the hard part. It's not finding a contractor. It's finding one who will tell you the truth about […]
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