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Basement Remodel in Rockville, MD

Updating a basement that was finished years ago, with a new layout, added bathroom or wet bar, and current lighting and flooring.

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A basement remodel is a different job from finishing one for the first time, because there's already a layout, wiring and finishes in place, some of it done well, some of it done by a previous owner without a permit. The first walk through is about figuring out what's actually behind the existing drywall before deciding what changes.

Older finished basements often have wiring that was never inspected, low grade paneling instead of drywall, or a layout built around a single television rather than how the space actually gets used now. Once we open things up, we sometimes find outdated wiring that needs to be brought up to current code, or framing that was never sealed against moisture in the first place.

Most basement remodels involve reworking the layout, adding a bathroom or wet bar where there wasn't one, and swapping out dated lighting for something that actually lights the room. Ask what's behind the walls before you commit to a layout, and ask whether the electrical panel has room for the new circuits a bathroom or bar will need, that's often the deciding factor in what's possible.

The order of work

How it runs

  1. Assessment We open up sections of the existing basement to check wiring, framing and moisture before finalizing a new layout.
  2. Demo of outdated finishes Old paneling, flooring and any non-permitted work get removed.
  3. Layout and rough-in changes New walls go up or come down as needed, and electrical or plumbing gets updated for the new plan.
  4. Finishes Drywall, lighting, flooring and trim go in to match the updated layout.
  5. Walkthrough We confirm the new layout and systems work as planned before finishing up.
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Basement Remodel questions

How do you know if the old basement work was done to code?

We open up walls and check wiring and framing directly rather than assuming, since a lot of older basement work was done by previous owners without permits. If we find something that needs correcting, we'll walk you through it before moving forward.

Can you add a wet bar without adding a full bathroom?

Yes, a wet bar just needs a water line and a drain, which is a smaller plumbing job than a full bathroom. We'll check what's already running near the spot you have in mind.

Is it cheaper to remodel an old basement than finish a new one?

It depends what's behind the walls. Sometimes existing wiring and framing are usable and save work, other times outdated materials need to come out entirely, which can add work a first time finish wouldn't have.

What kind of remodeling do you specialize in?

Luxury kitchen and bath remodels. Alongside those we finish and remodel basements, install flooring including LVP, paint interiors, and build out medical offices.

Which towns do you work in?

We are based in Rockville and work across the Maryland towns near it, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, North Potomac, Silver Spring, Wheaton, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Clarksburg, Damascus, Poolesville, Brookville, Columbia, Frederick, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Annapolis, Towson and College Park.