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Total Home Improvement

& Repair, LLC

Serving Lake County Since 2003

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Well-constructed basements have many characteristics that make them ideal for everyday uses. Basements are quiet, naturally cool and -- because they are separate from the primary living area -- inherently private.

One of the most important things to do to control moisture in basements is to look outdoors. Often, good outside drainage and maintenance are enough to keep water out of a well-built basement. Clear gutters and downspouts allow rain water form the roof to flow to a properly graded yard which allows rainwater to flow away from the foundation. Every basement we finish comes with a free water detection analysis. We look over the foundation inside and out to find potential problem areas for water to enter the basement.

There are many flooring options for a basement, but the most comfortable involve a subfloor installed above the concrete floor. The subfloor keeps the finished floor away from direct contact with the cool concrete. This not only softens and warms the finished floor, but also keeps it dry and, if it gets wet from spills or plumbing mishaps, allows it to dry out. Almost any type of finished floor can be installed on top of the subfloor: hardwood, laminate, carpet or tile. Before installing your flooring, we fill and seal all cracks in the floor to minimize potential moisture problems.

If the concrete is in good condition, we can finish the concrete with stains and sealers for a very modern look in areas such as exercise rooms, laundry rooms and workshops. Moisture and flooding aren't as big a problem with concrete, and cleanup and maintenance are easy.

Lighting -- and that includes natural, outside light, or "daylighting" -- makes all the difference between a cozy lair and a sterile space.

Daylighting is best built into the basement from the beginning since it is very expensive to add or increase the size of windows. If your basement isn't a walkout, window wells may be the best way to provide daylighting. These are often located high in the basement walls, which is great for comfort, since natural light sources usually produce less glare the higher they are.

Once your basement is completed, step back and look at what you've helped to create. It's much more than an unorganized storage space ideal for hide-and-seek. After all that work, you have a comfortable, efficient, well-lit basement. Feels good, doesn't it?

Feel free to contact us for a Free Estimate or just to get more information.