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The functionality of your basement will be severely limited if it is unfinished. Of course, finishing a basement is a big project that could be expensive and should only be carried out for very clear reasons.
The following are five factors you should be considering when you're deciding if you want to finish your basement or leave it unfinished.
Space availability
Probably the number one consideration is whether you need more habitable rooms in your home. Are you in need of a room that will function as a bedroom or office?
If space is limited in the floors above, you can finish your basement to get some extra living space. However, if you've already got excessive space on your ground level and in your upstairs rooms, an unfinished basement to help you store some things might really be all you need.
Your home's resale value
Even if you've got enough space for you and/or your family in your home, that doesn't mean the next owners won't be in need of more space. Of course, if they need it they'll also be willing to pay for it.
Finishing your basement could drastically increase the resale value of your home and make your home much more attractive to potential buyers when it comes time to sell. Consider finishing your basement if you know you'll need to put your home on the market at some point in the near future.
HVAC considerations
If you finish your basement, you're going to want to heat and cool it. Unfortunately, some basements are difficult to heat and cool and will cause a HVAC system to consume much more fuel.
Evaluate the layout of your basement- or have a HVAC expert do it- to determine how feasible it will be to heat and cool your basement before deciding whether or not you want to finish it.
The costs of finishing
Consider the overall dimensions of your basement and try to assess the costs of finishing it before deciding.
If your basement is large, you might consider partially finishing it to get a little extra living space without having to make the full investment.
Income potentials
One big reason for finishing a basement is to have some space to rent out for a little bit of extra income every month.
Renting out a basement area is especially profitable if your basement has a separate entrance and a bathroom. This can make it convenient to rent out the space without having to worry about a roomer intruding in your own living areas.
For more information regarding the functionality of your basement, contact businesses such as Hanover Concrete Company.
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