Basement remodeling in Nashville

Broderick Builders has been remodeling Nashville basements for decades and can answer all of your basement remodeling and basement finishing questions. Have you been putting off the renovations needed for a completely finished basement? If you are like many Middle Tennessee homeowners, your basement is little more than a musty, rarely used part of the home with stacks of boxes and a plethora of forgotten items. To make matters worse, maybe your unfinished basement leaks or even floods when heavy rain strikes.

Top 2 reasons for basement remodeling in Nashville 

1. Add usable space
2. Increase value of home

What are some of the most popular, highly practical basement remodeling features Nashvillians are asking for? Read on to find out! Which features should you consider for your basement? What can be done to transform your basement into a beautiful part of the home you’ll be proud to show your guests? What specific renovations would be particularly suitable for your basement given its size, layout, and other characteristics? Which basement renovations are likely to add the most value to the home? The remodeling design specialists at Broderick Builders will be happy to answer these and any other questions you might have about basement remodeling.  Use our contact form below to set up a free onsite consultation to discuss your basement remodeling ideas!

When it comes to remodeling and renovating, basements definitely come with their own unique set of challenges. It’s important to understand those challenges in order to make the most of any basement design ideas you might have.

Unique considerations for basement remodeling

Basement remodeling is one of the more unique kinds of home renovations; there are things to consider that don’t typically apply to remodeling other parts of the home. It’s important to understand these particular issues to make the most of any basement design ideas you might have.

The number one issue with basements: Humidity and moisture issues. Another basement issue is the possible presence of radon. Our basement remodeling plans always include testing for moisture and humidity as well as radon, so these concerns will be eradicated. When your basement remodeling is complete, any moisture or radon issues will have been solved and corrected, so your basement will be as pleasant as any other room in your house. Goodbye, musty basement!

Humidity and moisture

Humidity and moisture in the basement should be checked and corrected before more serious problems arise. For one thing, damp basements are often smelly. If the air in your basement has a different smell and feel than the other rooms in your house, the culprit is most certainly moisture. But if the moisture problem is not corrected, as time goes by your high-humidity basement will be increasingly prone to mold and fungal growth. There are molds that can negatively impact your health, so it should be considered a serious issue.

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What is the ideal humidity level for basements? Homeowners need to achieve a basement humidity level of less than 50 percent. When the humidity exceeds 80 percent, various types of mildews and molds can flourish.

A Nashville basement that stays humid is also more likely to have problems with decay and rot, which can end up causing real structural damage. The specific methods for correcting high humidity levels in the basement will depend on the moisture’s source. The most common sources of basement humidity are groundwater or rainwater entering through leaks in the walls; moisture will enter through the tiniest cracks. Unchecked hairline cracks will eventually cause major problems. Leaking water from any interior plumbing usually finds its way to the basement. Also, condensation can occur with sufficient temperature differences.

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Radon

Simply put, radon can definitely be a health hazard. According to the EPA, radon-induced lung cancers cause approximately 21,000 deaths per year in the United States. Radon is a radioactive element that is often the primary source of the so-called background radiation people receive or are exposed to. Levels of radon gas can differ significantly from location to location. Radon tends to accumulate in the lower portions of buildings like basements and even crawl spaces due to its relatively high density.

If there is a radon problem in your home, Broderick Builders will detect it and correct it.

Most popular features requested for Nashville basement remodeling

Now that you’ve decided that your basement space is indeed worthy of the potential expenditure and temporary inconvenience of a remodel, you can start making your checklist of basement renovation ideas to maximize your basement’s untapped potential. It’s time to design and build your dream basement! What are some of the most popular basement remodeling features?

According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2017 Cost vs. Value report, the average basement remodel offers a 70% ROI. (Remodel Magazine)

Basement with open design

As we have discussed in our Nashville remodeling blog and elsewhere, the open design concept is being applied to basement remodels. While rooms have traditionally been set apart by walls, the very popular open concept design removes those walls to create open, airy, barrier-free spaces allowing folks to freely go from one area to another. Of course, walls always reduce the usable square footage, so removing them can make a huge difference. In Nashville today, homeowners want to maximize and utilize all the square footage they can.

Entertainment center

Your basement may be the perfect place for a home theater or media center. There are two primary options for designing a basement media room: (1) Building an enclosed theater room, or (2) Creating an open TV space using the open design concept discussed above. Dedicated, enclosed theater rooms are typically the choice for diehard entertainment enthusiasts who want to have all the entertainment-enhancing bells and whistles. Home theater rooms like this might include surround sound, a relatively large projection screen, LED floor lighting, reclining seats, and maybe even a wet bar and popcorn machine. The open-designed media entertainment space is far more affordable and has a more casual vibe.

Home gym, spa

Home gyms, workout areas, and spa environments are very popular; this is a trend that seems to appeal to ever-increasing numbers of homeowners. The basement, being set apart from the rest of the house, is truly the perfect place for a home gym. Many homeowners are taking this idea even further and installing their own at-home spa which can include a sauna, steam shower, and even a built-out massage area.

Guest suite

Many Nashville basement remodels these days include a nice guest suite. Designing and building extra space for guests is an excellent and practical idea if you have frequent visits by family or if you’d like to host your visiting friends with style. The basement guest suite gives everyone a comfortable and private place to lodge, and can certainly increase the value of your home overall. Specific design possibilities for basement guest suites are limited only by the imagination!

Walkout basement

Walkout basements are a practical and popular basement remodeling choice, especially if the features and sloping of your land are suitable for this. Creating a walkout basement involves exposing one side of it for exterior-facing doors and windows. One of the main things typical basements lack is natural light, but with a walkout basement, natural light will stream in and completely change the feel of your basement. Like certain other home renovations, walkout basements can seriously boost home values. What if your land doesn’t slope? No worries; even the traditional closed, submerged basement can be remodeled into a walkout basement.

Other popular Nashville basement remodels

Other Nashville basement remodeling trends include fashioning the basement in a manner that closely matches the style of the rest of the house, making it seem like a natural extension of your home. Some folks – especially musicians – even install their own home stage in the basement, sometimes soundproofing it too – making the basement concert-ready! Some Nashville basements are being converted to sports rooms, complete with a bar area and sometimes gaming space. Pool tables and ping-pong setups sometimes include a kitchenette where you can whip up quick sandwiches or grab a cool beverage mid-game instead of having to keep going upstairs.

Look to Broderick Builders for your Nashville basement remodeling

If you’re in the Nashville metro area, look no further than Broderick Builders. We’ve been remodeling and finishing basements for over four decades. Let us take you from where you are now all the way through to your beautifully finished basement! Call us at 615.385.3210 or use the contact form and we’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.