Finished Basements & Cellar Remodeling
Dennis D. Crowley Construction can offer many remodeling suggestions and design ideas to create a finished basement that will expand your home's living space, offer years of enjoyment & many recreational possibilities, and increase the value of your southeastern MA or Cape Cod home.
Designing a low cost basement remodeling plan
A finished basement is a cost-effective way to add valuable living space to your home. A cellar remodeling project requires a home improvement plan that clearly defines the purpose and function of the finished basement, structural concerns, existing or potential water/moisture/mildew problems, electrical & plumbing concerns, and construction questions involving cellar flooring, drywall, insulation, lighting, storage areas, and whether or not to add a cellar bathroom.
Many purposes of a finished basement
Dennis D. Crowley Construction can help you get the most out of your cellar, including these great remodeling possibilities:
- Entertainment room with a bar or lounge area
- Recreation room or game room
- Exercise room, home gym, or fitness workout room
- Play area for children or rec room for teenagers
- Home office, music studio, or home workshop
- Home theater room or media/television room
- Home wine cellar
Water in basement & moisture problems
One of the foremost concerns for every New England basement remodeling project is moisture, mildew, or water in the cellar. Basement waterproofing must be taken care of first, with basement drainage systems, sump pumps, wall/floor crack repairs, and other waterproofing techniques. Potential moisture problems dictate that the best cellar flooring options are concrete flooring, and ceramic tile, vinyl tile, or slate tile (with proper floor preparation and sub-flooring). Carpeting, hardwood flooring, or laminate flooring are not the recommended cellar floor choices in southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, unless your basement is absolutely dry year-round.
Finished basement renovation options
There are many remodeling and design considerations to assess when finishing your basement:
- Do you want large rooms and open space, or do you want to build new walls and section off the cellar?
- If you are planning to entertain or use the basement often, do you need to install an additional bathroom in the basement?
- Do you need to install drop-ceiling panels or other ceiling materials?
- Is the electrical service sufficient for TVs, stereos, home theater units, or exercise equipment?
- Is the plumbing sufficient for a bathroom or a sink (if you're installing a bar)?
- Is there proper lighting in the basement? Do cellar windows bring in sunlight?
- Have you planned for storage closets or storage shelves? A laundry room?
- Does the basement require soundproofing (if the room is used by teens)?
- Does the cellar need more insulation? Does ductwork need to be re-routed?
Free basement remodeling consultations
Call Dennis D. Crowley Construction for a free consultation to discuss the many options you have in basement remodeling. We can help you create a finished basement that will enlarge your living space, add to the value of your home, and enhance your recreational, business, fitness, or entertainment possibilities.
We provide quality basement finishing, basement remodeling, cellar waterproofing, construction of recreation rooms, game rooms, exercise rooms, home gyms, home offices, and other interior home improvement services throughout our southeastern MA & Cape Cod service area, which includes the southern New England communities of: New Bedford MA, Acushnet MA, Fairhaven MA, Mattapoisett MA, Marion MA, Wareham MA, Onset MA, Buzzards Bay MA, Carver MA, Plymouth MA, Kingston MA, Middleboro MA, Rochester MA, Freetown MA, East Freetown MA, Assonet MA, Lakeville MA, Taunton MA, Raynham MA, Bridgewater MA, Norton MA, Dighton MA, Berkley MA, Rehoboth MA, Seekonk MA, Swansea MA, Somerset MA, Fall River MA, Westport MA, Westport Point MA, North Dartmouth MA, South Dartmouth MA, Falmouth MA, Bourne MA, Sagamore MA, Sandwich MA, Pocasset MA, Cotuit MA, Mashpee MA, Marstons Mills MA, Barnstable MA, Dennis MA,Centerville MA, Osterville MA, Hyannis MA, and Yarmouth MA.