Transform Your Basement into Your Dream Space

If you're like most homeowners, you need to start using your basement to its full potential, as the basement is the one room in the house that's often neglected in terms of developing it for optimal use.

An unfinished basement can be seen as a dark and cluttered space, but with the basement renovation process in Ontario, you can transform your basement into the space you love.

If your basement still needs to be finished, there may be a better way to use that space. Here are a few ways to get more value from your basement instead of letting it gather dust as a storage space. With a thoughtfully designed basement renovation, you can transform how you use your home.

Did you know that finishing your basement can yield a 77.6% return on your investment?

Whether you want new basement family rooms, extra space to rent, or just an added bedroom for guests, basement renovation is an ideal way to get more value out of your current area. Below are seven crucial steps you need to take to renovate your basement to make it a livable space.

Measure your basement

You want to know what space you're working with. Most importantly, you need to know the height of your basement before making any construction plans. Most building codes require a basement to be at least seven feet tall to accommodate renovations and finishes.

If you do not have this height, you can use the underpinning services of Happy Construction Company. Before planning any new construction project, it's always important to check local building codes to ensure your requirements are up to code.

Inspect the existing construction quality

If your basement is unfinished, it may need plumbing or wiring. In this case, you should ask your basement renovation company to install the wiring and plumbing themselves. However, if your basement already has wiring or plumbing, you should ensure it meets quality standards and local building codes.

Remember that a permit is required to inspect and repair plumbing or electrical wiring, so you'll probably want to leave that to your basement renovation company.

Install insulation and moisture protection

The next step in remodelling an unfinished basement is installing insulation. Not only does this provide warmth during the winter, but it also blocks unwanted noise from your basement and unwanted basement noises from the rest of your home. Now is the time to call your trusted basement renovation company.

You may use insulated panels, wood panelling, or other materials to create this insulation and sound protection. Important wall remodelling choices may come into play here, so it's imperative that you carefully consider all of your options going forward.

Next, you'll want to add moisture protection to your basement. Living in a basement requires vapour barriers to keep moisture from spreading through the concrete walls. Feel free to contact Happy Construction Company and water insulate your basement.

Install Right Egress Windows

As you study basement building codes, you'll find that one of the essential safety features in any basement is its windows.

In addition to letting in light, egress windows must double as emergency escape hatches. You should not trap in the basement if there is a fire or other emergency upstairs.

You may need to expand window spaces and rebuild your foundation to make room for proper egress windows. It is an absolute necessity for a livable basement space, so take your time here.

Check for radon

Radon is a particular type of radiation that rises in some regions of the earth. If this radiation is present in the basement, it can turn a comfortable home into a death trap. If you live where radon can be a problem, you should get a test kit or hire a contractor to check its level in your basement.

Check for rot and blight damage

Check the basement and foundation's wood, concrete, and stone for damage from moisture or pests such as rodents or termites. To proceed with the construction plans, you must fix any moisture issues, eliminate or prevent pests, and replace rotted or damaged materials.

Install a sump pump

If you live in an area prone to heavy rainfall or your home is located in a relatively low-lying area, there is no doubt that your basement needs a sump pump. Groundwater can destroy a finished basement. You want to avoid seeing your finished basement flooded and wasting all your money and time.

Start your man cave

The basement will be the ideal space to create your man cave to provide your little retreat at home. This place can be your cave of solitude when you need some private time or are involved in activities that the rest of the family doesn't appreciate.

You can set it up to watch sporting events or give yourself a quiet area to read a good book and surround yourself with souvenirs or memorabilia with personal meaning.

Create a home gym

There's probably no better room in your home to set up a home gym than the basement because you have plenty of space, and it's entirely out of the traffic pattern of the rooms above. You can bring whatever equipment you find most valuable and do your private workouts without disturbing others. Your spouse may also use this exercise area so that both of you can benefit from it.

Playroom for children

If you've ever been annoyed by the noise and activity of your kids playing in the living room, you'll know how much fun it can be to set up a playroom in the basement for them. With the right arrangement, you can add an adult space next to the playroom and enjoy the new room with your little ones.

Entertainment area for guests and parties

In the past, you may have found that you need the room upstairs to entertain a few guests. One great way to remedy this situation is to set up your basement as an entertainment area and include a wet bar so you can host parties and provide an ideal space for your loved ones to come and enjoy the night at your place.

Theatre room for family movie night

You may not want to set up a home theatre in the living room or upstairs rooms because it will dominate that room and make it unsuitable for other functions. Sure, you can set up a home theatre in the basement since you probably weren't going to use the basement for anything else anyway. This makes it the ideal space to set up a home theatre environment, where your family can get together on some evenings and enjoy excellent movie entertainment.

There are many reasons why you should choose basement renovation in Ontario. Contact Happy Construction and get your ideal space.