Before you start, you should get your mold and moisture problems under control . Work to stop all mold in your basement and ensure that you can stop water from getting in.
Budget for your renovations. Once you know that is is possible to finish your basement, you need to create a budget to find out how much money you really need to spend. Hiring a professional may be a good idea since they can already figure or estimate on how much you really need to spend.
Plan your renovations. You need to have this in order for you to be organized. You’ll need to know the measurements, materials, and other things you want to do with your basement.
Have any necessary permits and inspections. Before you even start anything, you should have all the necessary permits and inspections from your local building department.
