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Basement Kitchens

Basement Kitchens

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...
Basement Sound Proofing

Basement Sound Proofing

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...
Building Permits for Basements

Building Permits for Basements

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...
4 Reasons Inspections are Important

4 Reasons Inspections are Important

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...
Inspections

Inspections

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...