Basement Contractors

Why choose basement contractors in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas? Investing in a finished basement is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Finishing your basement will create more room, and give you a space to enjoy and relax. Having this dedicated space helps to reduce clutter and allow for better use of empty space. Also, by adding this space you are adding overall value to your house. We can help transform your basement into whatever finished space your looking for. We can create a family space, gaming space, a play area, or an amazing bar to make your basement an amazing retreat. Here is a handy resource for estimating some basic home renovation costs–including basement finishing.

Basement Remodel

Howell Contracting are basement contractors in Pittsburgh who can help you with all the tips for getting an incredible new basement. If your looking for a complete basement remodel from start to finish, we can help. Usually the basement remodel design process starts with an initial inspection, then when our contractors begin the work the remodel starts with framing, drywall, trim, then we move onto electrical and plumbing, then we finish with interior design work such as installing showers and vanities and everything to make your basement look amazing. Contact us for our design options and how we can help bring your vision to life!

Basement Finishing Contractors

If your looking to finish your basement, perhaps you already hired a previous basement finishing contractor or maybe you considered doing-it-yourself for a while and realized that the amount of time and effort and costs trying to do it all yourself far exceeded your abilities. This is usually the case. Homeowners under-estimate the time it takes to finish a project, plus most homeowners have families to take care of, kids to take to school, bosses to make happy, daily problems in life to tackle, things just seem to add up, and the last thing you want to be thinking about is that unfinished basement for the last 5 years you’ve been planning to fix every single weekend. At Howell Contracting we get it, your time is precious.

That’s why at Howell Contracting our basement finishing contractors put together a typical basement finish-out construction schedule project plan for a 1,200 square foot basement that includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, a wet bar, and a fireplace. The following plan is split up into what to expect each week:

Day 1 – Basement Framing

• Days 1 – 2: Framing the structure of your basement
• Days 3 – 5: HVAC installation, plumbing, electrical, & gas rough-in, while setting the fireplace unit according to spec

Day 8 – Basement Drywall

• Day 8: Order and have drywall delivered onsite, insulation installation, inspect prior plumbing, electrical, gas rough-in’s
• Days 9 – 10: Setup and install drywall
• Days 11 – 16: Drywall finishing (taping, mudding, finishing)

Day 17 – Basement Painting

• Days 17 – 18: Install trim, doors, windowsills, mantle at the fireplace
• Days 19 – 23: Painting

Day 24 – Basement Electrical

• Days 24 – 26: Install electrical and lighting fixtures, HVAC finishing touches, tile floors and shower area
• Day 29: Install all cabinetry and all associated hardware, door pulls, hinges, locks
• Days 30 – 31: Glass shower door and install mirrors, masonry the fireplace with stone features

Day 32 – Basement Finishing

• Day 32: Start fireplace to test for any issues, finishing touches on drywall
• Day 33: Granite or ceramic countertop installation
• Day 36: Shower door installation, mirror install, plumbing trim installed
• Day 37: Carpet installation

Day 39 – Basement Inspection

• Day 39: Final inspections, painting touchups
• Day 40: Final cleaning, final walkthrough

When it comes to basement finishing you need to have a plan of action for the upcoming weeks that you can follow. This helps speed up the process and helps all the contractors involved get the job done on time, on schedule, and on budget. At Howell Contracting we have a dedicated project manager who has over 20 years of experience managing projects at an affordable rate.

Basement Addition

From time to time homeowners come to us looking for a basement addition. They didn’t try to do-it-themselves, or they didn’t hire a sub par contractor who left the jobsite which is a growing concern for many homeowners. But other homeowners come to us looking to add another addition to their already built out basement. In other words, they want to expand the size of their current basement. This is a different type of job that requires more care when it comes completing this type of project. There are more things to consider when adding a basement addition.

As basement contractors in Pittsburgh, when we take on a basement addition we consider many factors:

• Design concerns
• Pre-existing plumbing concerns
• Pre-existing electrical concerns
• Pre-existing gas concerns
• Pre-existing HVAC concerns
• Drywall repair concerns
• Structural integrity issues
• Zoning, Permits, and City Licenses

Basement additions always come with a greater level of thought, investment, and time unless it is a simple addition within the current size of your basement. If your looking to expand beyond the four walls of your current home then these are the factors to consider. Our team at Howell Contracting has over 20 years of experience handling basement additions, basement renovations, and we can project your basement finishing costs to a tee, whereas other contractors spray and pray their contracts with very little thought to calculate any unforeseen costs that can occur in the middle of a project. If your interested in getting a basement addition estimate for your home contact us today!

Affordable Basement Contractors in Pittsburgh, PA | Call Howell Contracting – 724-816-8224

If your basement needs finishing, or your looking for the best basement contractors in Pittsburgh, and you need an estimate, give us a call today!