Turn the basement into real square footage.
Framing, insulation, moisture control, lighting, flooring and bathrooms for Queens and Brooklyn houses.Framing, insulation, moisture control, lighting, flooring and bathrooms for Queens and Brooklyn houses. Built to the code that applies to your house, not to a guess.
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Philadelphia rowhouse basement: tile floor, painted walls and a kitchenette run. -
Before: stone foundation walls, a bare slab and an old wooden stair. -
Another basement, framed and spray-foam insulated before the walls close up. -
New drain lines trenched through the slab for a basement bathroom and sauna. -
Drain and vent run in place before the slab is patched.
What's included
- Moisture assessment and remediation recommendations
- Framing, insulation and vapor control
- Electrical coordination for lighting and outlets
- Drywall, ceilings and paint
- Flooring suited to below-grade use
- Bathroom or laundry rough-in and finish
- Stairs, railings and doors
- Permits and inspections where required
Pricing
Priced after a walkthrough
Free written estimate
Every basement finishing job is priced line by line after we see the space. These are the things that move the number most.
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Water
Any waterproofing, drainage or sump work comes before everything else and sets the budget.
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Ceiling height
Low ceilings mean creative framing, soffits and sometimes a slab lowering conversation with an engineer.
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Adding a bathroom
Ejector pits and new drain lines are the biggest single add.
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Legal use
A basement rec room and a legal apartment are different projects with different approvals.
Payments follow the work. A deposit at signing, progress payments as phases finish, the balance after the walkthrough. Ask about financing at the estimate.
Free estimate
FAQ
Can I make my basement a legal rental in NYC?
Most Queens basements do not meet the current requirements for a legal apartment without major work, and the rules are changing under the city’s basement legalization program. We will tell you honestly what your basement can be and point you to the right program.
Do finished basements need a permit?
Yes when you add walls, plumbing, electrical circuits or change the use. We file the permit and schedule the inspections.
How long does basement finishing take?
Four to eight weeks for a typical 600 to 900 square foot basement, longer when a bathroom is added or waterproofing comes first.
Blog
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Saunas · 3 min Building a Home Sauna in a NYC House or Apartment What it takes to build a real cedar sauna in a Queens basement, a bathroom suite or an apartment, from electrical and ventilation to board approval and cost. -
Planning · 4 min Why Winter Is a Good Time to Remodel in NYC, and How to Plan for It Crews are available and suppliers are quieter. What a November to February remodel looks like in Queens, and when to book to finish by spring.
Planning a basement project?
Tell us about the space. We reply by phone or email.