The Secret Costs Of Basement Finishing In Pelham, NH

What Does Basement Finishing REALLY Cost In Pelham, NH?

Here’s What You Can Expect Watch Out For These Hidden Costs

If you’re looking into basement finishing in Pelham your main question is probably, “How much is this gonna cost?”

It’s an important question to ask, but most people are just talking about money. Owens Corning Basement Finishing System has put together this handy guide to tell you how much it’ll cost, and not just in monetary ways.

We’ll go over the monetary aspect, sure, but we’ll also tell you about the other costs – the ones you probably aren’t even thinking about.

Time is Money When It Comes To Basement Finishing

How much does the time really matter when it comes to basement finishing?

More than you think.

How Long Will It Take?

The time it takes to finish your basement will depend on which basement finishing system and basement finishing company you go with.

If you choose Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, you’re looking at just a couple weeks of work before you can start enjoying your finished basement.

If you’re getting it drywalled, it’s likely to take a couple months.

Time is money, and drywall takes time.

“A couple months without a basement isn’t a big deal,” you may think, “I’m only using it for storage now, anyway.”

But what you don’t count on is a couple months with strangers in the house while you’re at work.

Or a couple months with everything you store downstairs sitting in the living room.

Or a couple months of the entire house being full of drywall dust.

Fun.

The Cost To Your Health

There’s another kind of time you have to consider when it comes to drywall in the basement, though. It’s the time you lose if basement finishing affects your health.

That’s right, your basement can actually affect your health.

Remember those couple months of drywall dust? Your basement finishing contractor is wearing a spiffy mask to avoid breathing that stuff in when he’s on the job.

You aren’t wearing a mask, though, when you’re eating dinner at the dining table, right next to the kitchen stairs. For two months.

If you’re lucky, it’ll lead to some coughing or a runny nose. If the drywall has silica in it, you’re increasing your chances of lung cancer or scoliosis.

Not by a lot, sure, but we wouldn’t risk it.

And that’s just while the work is being done.

The Cost Of Mold

After your basement is finished, you need to consider whether it’ll stand up to the famously wet East Coast weather. What does that have to do with your health, you ask? One word: mold.

Mold is, unfortunately, really common in East Coast basements – even finished ones. Drywall is a convenient surface for mold to grow on, and tends to hide the underlying issues that cause mold in the first place.

Owens Corning Basement Finishing System don’t have this problem. Owens Corning basement wall panels are mold-resistant, and easy to move in order to access damaged foundations, leaky pipes, and the other usual suspects in mold cases.

Mold is incredibly dangerous for your health, thanks to the continued release of mycotoxins, which you can breathe in without even noticing. Mold is linked to increased chances of asthma, mental health problems, and even cancer.

A steep price to pay, isn’t it?

But How Much Does Basement Finishing Cost?

Alright, now the other question:

What about the money?

How Much Will I Pay?

Drywall basement finishing, here in East Coast, is relatively cheap upfront – though you will pay much more for problems related to drywall down the road, as we discussed earlier. While the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System costs more upfront, it saves you a lot in the long run.

How does a more expensive basement finishing project save you money?

Well, it’s because you’re only paying for it once.

How Much More Will I Pay Later?

If you get your basement finished in drywall, make sure to keep your basement finishing company on speed dial.

You’ll need them to come back when:

• You have to break down your basement walls to do electrical work
• You start getting basement mold and mildew in the corners
• The drywall starts to crack due to moisture damage
• A pipe starts leaking and you can’t access it
• One of the kids leaves dents in the drywall
• You need access to your foundation
• A rainy season ruins your flooring

And trust us, it won’t be free.

There’s a lot that can go wrong with a drywall basement, and fixing even minor problems often means tearing down entire sections of your wall. (That you’ll pay to replace later.)

But at least drywall is cheap, right?

If you don’t want to keep paying for drywall but still want that extra living space, increased home value, and everything else that makes a finished basement great, we can help.

If you want to pay only once – and we mean once, our warranties are great – schedule a free consultation today at + 877-639-2341 with Owens Corning Basement Finishing System.