by admin | Jun 4, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Have you ever gone into a home that was recently painted and noticed a strong odor of paint? That smell is a result of volatile compounds within the paint being released as it dries. Many experts feel that breathing those fumes is not good for you. It’s...
by admin | May 29, 2013 | Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Costs
About half of the basements we finish have a kitchen of some kind. There are a lot of reasons for a basement kitchen. Some of the more common we hear from our clients are: Convenience Entertaining Added Value Live in relatives need separate space Small kitchenettes...
by admin | May 23, 2013 | Basement Finishing
If your basement is anything like ours, it’s the place the kids bring their friends to hang out. They use it a lot more than the adults do. The only problem is that kids are loud. Whether they’re watching movies or playing x-box it can be a bit annoying...
by admin | May 15, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Often, we’re asked if we’ll forgo getting a building permit for a basement finish. There are three misconceptions that fuel this question. Permits are expensive: For most basements a permit costs a couple of hundred dollars not cost-free but not crazy...
by admin | May 13, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Occasionally we have people ask why we insist on getting building permits. The quick and easy answer is that it’s required. A more thoughtful answer is that it is for your protection. Inspectors look closely at everything we do and make sure that they’re...
by admin | May 10, 2013 | Basement Finishing
We conduct two types of inspections during construction on your basement. City inspections with the building inspector: These are required by the city. These periodic inspections are to ensure that all building codes and safety features are fully implemented in your...
by admin | May 9, 2013 | Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Costs
Finishing your basement is a big investment. Most of our clients save for a long time in preparation. Budgets are important, regardless of your income level. Basement Pro feels it is vital that our clients know how much their basement will cost before we start...
by admin | May 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
As we have talked with clients over the years, during and after a project, there is a common theme that usually indicates how happy they are with their Basement. That is how often and well we communicated with them during the build process. As a result, several years...
by admin | May 7, 2013 | Basement Finishing, Uncategorized
Every licensed contractor in Utah must carry both liability and workers compensation insurance. This law is in place to protect the consumer not the general contractor. Most legitimate contractors operate under a corporation or a LLC that limits their personal...
by admin | May 6, 2013 | Basement Finishing Costs
Last week I was in a rush and needed a specific size of screw driver to finish the job. I have several of the size I needed in my tool box but that was miles a way and didn’t seem worth the time and expense. Especially when there was a Lowes right down the...
