If you plan to renovate your basement and live in Winnipeg, our basement renovation guide is a must-read – before you start your project. We’ll share some of our client’s most common questions when creating their projects, along with other tips and ideas.
If you plan to renovate your basement and live in Winnipeg, our basement renovation guide is a must-read – before you start your project. We’ll share some of our client’s most common questions when creating their projects, along with other tips and ideas.
Our Winnipeg basement renovation guide will help you gain insights into the questions you have at all stages of your home renovation project. Specifically, we’ll answer:
We hope you come away from reading this article with a better understanding of what’s involved in a basement renovation, the necessary process steps, some inspiration for layout and features, and an idea of the costs of working with us to complete your basement renovation.
Along with the above information, we’ll also cover why many clients select and trust Hammerdown to renovate their basements. If you’re looking for an MHBA Master Renovator and Master Builder that you can trust with your home renovations, let us know your plans – we’d love to be a part of them.
We’re excited to be your guide as we explore everything you’ll want to know about basement renovations in Winnipeg!
Basements are unique spaces that can have many uses. Completing a basement renovation that smartly utilizes your available space can make it feel like your home has doubled.
The best part is that there are no wrong answers when renovating basements! To ensure you enjoy your basement renovation for years to come, you need features that will support your family now and as it grows.
We listed some of the ways you might want to consider using or updating your basement space with a renovation:
The sky is the limit when it comes to your basement renovation – what’s important is that your renovated basement serves you well.
If you’re interested in exploring adding a bathroom or kitchen area to your basement renovation, we have many articles focused on both kitchen renovations and bathroom renovations available for you to review and ponder.
Unlock the potential of your basement renovation space with features that will help you enjoy the space while maximizing its usefulness.
Your basement renovation will likely need help in the lighting department. Most basements are naturally dark, but your basement renovation will shine with proper light layering techniques. We can also look at ways to enhance the flow of natural light as part of your basement renovation.
Maximizing your storage space is common for most basement renovations. We can help design storage solutions that fit your basement layout and will be most beneficial for the items you plan to store. We can also get creative with space by building storage under the stairs or other places with little space.
Combining various materials and textures adds visual interest and a sense of style to your basement renovation. Play with contrast; use woodgrains to warm up your basement and metallics to add the cool factor, or add natural stone accents and plush carpets.
Keep your basement renovation open by removing walls, but ensure the overall larger space has pockets with purpose. An example is a games table with semi-open dividers and lighting dedicated specifically to that basement area.
Bring in added warmth and ambiance with an electric fireplace strategically placed to maximize coziness! A fireplace and the heat it provides will significantly impact your use of your basement during cold winter months.
If your laundry room is in the basement, don’t overlook this crucial space of your home! Depending on who takes on this chore and the size of your family, you may be spending a surprising amount of time in your laundry room! Updating and beautifying the space can make doing laundry less of a chore – focus on functional updates like extra cabinets, a deep sink, and countertop space for folding.
Having a sound plan for your basement renovation before you start will help reduce stress and ensure your expectations for timeline, budget, and finished result are met.
Basement renovation planning is the key to a successful outcome. We put immense effort into the planning phase of the basements we renovate to ensure that once we start the demolition, everything is ready and accounted for so everything goes smoothly.
Our home renovation planning capabilities are second to none, giving us the edge over less organized renovators. It also allows us to spend less time renovating your home, so you’ll have your basement renovation finished faster.
For more information on potential basement renovation timelines, visit our article on home renovation timelines.
What does our recommended basement renovation plan look like? Here are some of the details and steps you’ll want to be sure to follow:
Whether you’ve considered the questions above or not, we can help you with your basement renovation. As part of our design-build renovation process, we guide your entire project from start to finish – helping you with all critical decisions along the way so you can achieve your vision.
We aim to ensure your basement renovation transforms your lower-level space into a place you’ll love. The process of working with a home contractor for your basement renovation will look similar to this:
As you can tell by this list – the planning, process, and effort to complete a basement renovation is extensive. However, the good news is that we care for everything if you work with us!
If you want to continue reading about our home renovation process – please feel free to review our home renovation design-build process.
If you’re still searching for a home renovation company or want a second opinion for your basement renovation, check our handy article – How to find and hire quality, reliable home contractors.
The basement renovation cost will be determined by what features you want your space to have. While we can’t give you exact basement renovation costs within this article – we can talk about approximate ballpark amounts and information on price factors.
Several factors can affect the cost of a basement renovation. This list is not exhaustive but should help you understand the factors at play. Here are some key factors to consider:
The basement renovation cost is approximately 20% of your home’s market value. If you were to list your home for sale, this is the expected price it would fetch. For example:
Of course, the approximate cost figures and ballpark range numbers are completely illustrative. The abovementioned factors will significantly affect your project’s budget, waiving in either direction. We won’t know how much your basement renovation will cost until we discuss your project needs and assess your existing home as part of our basement renovation quote process.
See what ROI you can expect from your basement renovation.
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile with basement renovation quotes. We will take more time to review and plan your renovation to ensure we get the details right. We’ve been renovating basements for 20 years, so that you can trust your basement renovation will be a no-stress project and that you’ll love the result.
The advantages of a detailed planning and quoting process are significant – but perhaps the most critical benefit is that it allows us to schedule your renovation like clockwork. Once your renovation plan is ready, we select a mutually available date to start construction on your project – with an end date already determined.
How meticulous and detailed is our planning? We use renovation project management software to plan your basement renovation by the hour. How can we do this? Because of the amount of planning that goes into your renovation before we start. With a design plan, we can build an accurate schedule for your basement renovation. We do this for you, our clients, as an added value, so you’ll never have to worry about the progress of your renovation.
There is no guesswork when it comes to our basement renovation quotes. We have every detail sorted out before we start, which means the price on your quote is the price – unless you change your mind.
We are a leading Winnipeg basement renovation company because we act with integrity, communicate transparently, and instill quality and superior craftsmanship in all we do. We are known for:
If you’ve found our Winnipeg basement renovation guide helpful and want us to help you with your basement renovation project – contact us for a quote!
We’re ready to help you with each stage of your basement renovation project – from planning, interior design, building, and final walkthrough – your basement renovation is in good hands.
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