Preparing for a Basement Renovation in Barrie



If you have decided to do basement renovations in Barrie, you may have a lot of questions to ask. We don’t blame you. There is a lot to consider when you decide to redo your basement. Here are some things you need to think about while you are preparing for a contractor to renovate your basement.

What Do I Need to Think About When I Prepare?

You may have these great ideas about refinishing your entire basement. However, if your utilities such as your hot water heater are located in your basement, as they are in most homes in Barrie, you need to leave that area of your basement opened and unfinished. Unless your contractor tells you differently, that part of your basement needs to remain open.

Also, you need to make sure you don’t have any water issues in your basement. Take a good look at the walls and floors in your basement. If you are concerned at all about cracks in your floors or walls, this may spell trouble with your foundation. No one wants to deal with water issues after their basement is renovated, so get them taken care of first, before remodeling happens.

Think About Outlets and Ductwork

You may need to have a drop ceiling installed in your basement for any ductwork that must remain in your basement, because no one wants to look up in their new media center and see a bunch of tubes. You will need to take this drop ceiling into account before you plan out the rest of your remodel. Speaking of that media center, be sure you have plenty of outlets installed. No one wants to search for a place to plug things in while people are admiring your new basement. If you need help planning your next basement renovation, why not contact JC Unlimited today?

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