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        "text": "Finishing a typical residential basement usually takes between 6 and 12 weeks once construction begins. The overall timeline depends heavily on the square footage, layout complexity, and mechanical additions. Adding custom elements such as a full bathroom, kitchenette, or wet bar requires rough-in plumbing and dedicated electrical runs, which add time for specialized inspections. Projects that involve moving existing ductwork, structural posts, or water heaters will take longer than finishing an open, unobstructed space. Securing permits and passing municipal framing, electrical, and plumbing inspections can also alter your final completion date.",
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        "description": "Most basement finishing projects take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on square footage, bathroom or wet bar additions, and inspection schedules."
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  "description": "Most basement finishing projects take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on square footage, bathroom or wet bar additions, and inspection schedules."
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