by admin | May 29, 2013 | Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Costs
About half of the basements we finish have a kitchen of some kind. There are a lot of reasons for a basement kitchen. Some of the more common we hear from our clients are: Convenience Entertaining Added Value Live in relatives need separate space Small kitchenettes...
by admin | May 23, 2013 | Basement Finishing
If your basement is anything like ours, it’s the place the kids bring their friends to hang out. They use it a lot more than the adults do. The only problem is that kids are loud. Whether they’re watching movies or playing x-box it can be a bit annoying...
by admin | May 15, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Often, we’re asked if we’ll forgo getting a building permit for a basement finish. There are three misconceptions that fuel this question. Permits are expensive: For most basements a permit costs a couple of hundred dollars not cost-free but not crazy...
by admin | May 13, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Occasionally we have people ask why we insist on getting building permits. The quick and easy answer is that it’s required. A more thoughtful answer is that it is for your protection. Inspectors look closely at everything we do and make sure that they’re...
by admin | May 10, 2013 | Basement Finishing
We conduct two types of inspections during construction on your basement. City inspections with the building inspector: These are required by the city. These periodic inspections are to ensure that all building codes and safety features are fully implemented in your...