When you are ready to renovate or finish your basement, there is much to consider. From understanding the kind of basement development that is best for your household to ensuring the greatest ROI, it’s important to discuss your ideas with experienced general contractors in Edmonton first!
Here Four Elements Construction Inc. in Edmonton offers four tips to help you start your basement development.
1. Check the contract
The thought of a gorgeous, functional basement drives most homeowners to finish or renovate their basements in the first place. However, you don’t want to get caught up in the results. Check your contract to ensure your basement development in Edmonton will cover any repairs. This includes foundation and water issues. A basement isn’t liveable if you can’t get moisture under control. Water issues can also lead to basement flooding in the future. And don’t forget, if your basement’s foundation isn’t solid, it won’t matter how beautiful your finished product is. You may be dealing with bigger problems down the road.
Four Elements in Edmonton uses its 4E project management approach to ensure all bases are covered. This means that when you choose Four Elements for your basement development, they will take care of water and foundation issues and build you a beautiful basement.
2. Multi-purpose living space
Many homeowners focus on designing a basement that tailors to their individual wants and needs. The problem is this can affect the resale value of your home. For example, if you build an epic man cave that only you will enjoy, this new space may be great for you, but chances are it won’t be attractive to others. A basement that owners can use for many purposes is ideal. Using your basement as a family room, a games room, a playroom, and more will increase your home’s value.
Four Elements understands this! Using their expertise, they will build a basement you’ll love that will also increase your property’s value. Read more basement remodelling ideas.
3. Build a bathroom
This is a key component of doing basement renovations in Edmonton. A basement without a bathroom kind of misses the mark. Homeowners want a basement that has a bathroom so it can be used as a living space for guests and accommodate whoever is spending time down there. No one enjoys running upstairs whenever they need to use the bathroom. A bathroom in the basement adds function as well as resale value. Talk to Four Elements about building a bathroom in your basement!
4. Egress Windows
The addition of large egress windows for your basement development will truly improve the quality of your basement development. If you have a bedroom in your basement, you need an egress window so your basement is up to code. Nevertheless, adding large egress widows throughout your basement will increase the amount of natural light. Even the best lighting design can’t compete with a basement that lets the sunshine in. Putting in more egress windows will also increase your basement’s safety.
Call Four Elements today to discuss your basement renovation!
