With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
With over 20 yrs of experience, ACQ Home Improvement is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. In addition, we are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Jeremy and crew are professional, and expert at what they do. Very customer focused and back their work 100 percent. It was a pleasure working with them"
Curt C on March 2023
Walczak Design + Build, is your solution for all your major remodel & renovation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, collaborative process and superior customer service on each and every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Be sure to check out our projects and references. We're looking forward to speaking with you.
"Derek has been great to work with, each day when they finish working you would never know any work has been going on, so clean. Derek and his crew have been great and if any of my friends that are looking for a contractor I will tell them about Derek."
Wayne K on October 2017
Walczak Design + Build, is your solution for all your major remodel & renovation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, collaborative process and superior customer service on each and every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Be sure to check out our projects and references. We're looking forward to speaking with you.
"Derek has been great to work with, each day when they finish working you would never know any work has been going on, so clean. Derek and his crew have been great and if any of my friends that are looking for a contractor I will tell them about Derek."
Wayne K on October 2017
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.
"We were very impressed by Lux Renovations from the very beginning. The design and quoting process for our basement gym project was well conducted and professional, easy to follow, and thorough. Unlike other contractors we had an estimate the project, a detailed drawing, selected all materials and colors, and had a detailed cost and timeline while the Lux representative was at our house. The Project Management and build team was excellent to work with. Their work was top notch, clean, and completed on time and budget. We couldn't be happier with our basement home gym."
Raymond A on June 2025
Lux Renovations, LLC has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 16 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.
"We were very impressed by Lux Renovations from the very beginning. The design and quoting process for our basement gym project was well conducted and professional, easy to follow, and thorough. Unlike other contractors we had an estimate the project, a detailed drawing, selected all materials and colors, and had a detailed cost and timeline while the Lux representative was at our house. The Project Management and build team was excellent to work with. Their work was top notch, clean, and completed on time and budget. We couldn't be happier with our basement home gym."
Raymond A on June 2025
KATS Construction & Remodel, LLC has been remodeling homes all around New Hampshire for years! From kitchens to baths, our experts know exactly how to create the look you are going for. Whether it needs a new paint job or a full demolition, our crew can do it all! Give us a call today for your free quote!
"Tom and his team rebuilt our whole kitchen they were very timely and were very professional did everything I asked for I would recommend them to do any construction job"
thomas s on September 2022
KATS Construction & Remodel, LLC has been remodeling homes all around New Hampshire for years! From kitchens to baths, our experts know exactly how to create the look you are going for. Whether it needs a new paint job or a full demolition, our crew can do it all! Give us a call today for your free quote!
"Tom and his team rebuilt our whole kitchen they were very timely and were very professional did everything I asked for I would recommend them to do any construction job"
thomas s on September 2022
d. a. kinsella company has been under the same creative management since 1990 and has completed hundreds of residential and commercial projects for private sector clients, including home and business owners, property managers, developers and local government. As an architectural firm, d. a. kinsella company offers architectural and construction management services, which include the preparation of: home and house plans, home designs, residential architecture, interior design and planning; construction plans and construction management services, cost estimates and construction management.
"From the very first meeting through the entire work they did they were very professional. I had a roof repair and other construction work done and I am very pleased with the quality of their work. I will definitely hire them agian and in the process of going over window replacement with them. Excellent job!"
John H on November 2021
d. a. kinsella company has been under the same creative management since 1990 and has completed hundreds of residential and commercial projects for private sector clients, including home and business owners, property managers, developers and local government. As an architectural firm, d. a. kinsella company offers architectural and construction management services, which include the preparation of: home and house plans, home designs, residential architecture, interior design and planning; construction plans and construction management services, cost estimates and construction management.
"From the very first meeting through the entire work they did they were very professional. I had a roof repair and other construction work done and I am very pleased with the quality of their work. I will definitely hire them agian and in the process of going over window replacement with them. Excellent job!"
John H on November 2021
Finishing your basement with Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate adds value and comfort to your home. We have over 30 years of remodeling experience through our parent company, Blackdog Builders, a full-service remodeling company serving Lowell, Nashua, Lynn, and nearby. Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate implements the Total Basement Finishing system, comprised of proven, patented basement products guaranteed to last, and fully customizable to suit your vision. If you have basement- finishing needs, Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate has the tools, contractors, and customer service expertise to help!
"The company (Black Dog) was hired to expand the bathroom and part of the basement renovation. The project started in October 2020 and it is still going through May 2021 with an unclear restart date after 2 no shows. It was promised to finish by Christmas. The company used 2 different colors of grout in the same room. They are planning to come back and redo it, waiting for 2 months now. They do not want to spend time on fixes. Leakage around the shower was noted, they promised to contact the subcontractor, but I have not heard from them yet. There are minor things missing, would pay attention to their contract as they may not do things like shelves installation as originally discussed. They seemed professional on initial evaluation and at the beginning, but now I am regretting that I hired them."
A T on May 2021
Finishing your basement with Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate adds value and comfort to your home. We have over 30 years of remodeling experience through our parent company, Blackdog Builders, a full-service remodeling company serving Lowell, Nashua, Lynn, and nearby. Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate implements the Total Basement Finishing system, comprised of proven, patented basement products guaranteed to last, and fully customizable to suit your vision. If you have basement- finishing needs, Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate has the tools, contractors, and customer service expertise to help!
"The company (Black Dog) was hired to expand the bathroom and part of the basement renovation. The project started in October 2020 and it is still going through May 2021 with an unclear restart date after 2 no shows. It was promised to finish by Christmas. The company used 2 different colors of grout in the same room. They are planning to come back and redo it, waiting for 2 months now. They do not want to spend time on fixes. Leakage around the shower was noted, they promised to contact the subcontractor, but I have not heard from them yet. There are minor things missing, would pay attention to their contract as they may not do things like shelves installation as originally discussed. They seemed professional on initial evaluation and at the beginning, but now I am regretting that I hired them."
A T on May 2021
At Matriarch Construction, we take pride in our work. I promise to take extra care as if it were my own home. Let me show you why all my customers refer me to their friends and neighbors. We get the job done right the very first time, to eliminate any problems. We look forward to discussing your next project. We are women owned!!!
At Matriarch Construction, we take pride in our work. I promise to take extra care as if it were my own home. Let me show you why all my customers refer me to their friends and neighbors. We get the job done right the very first time, to eliminate any problems. We look forward to discussing your next project. We are women owned!!!
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"
YVONNE B on June 2025
Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!
"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"
YVONNE B on June 2025
With over 30 years of experience, O'Regan Construction, is a fully competent contractor serving Bedford and the surrounding areas. We specialize in additions and remodels, custom kitchen and built-in's, renovations, garages, decks and finished basements. All types of residential construction. Please give us a call for a free consultation on your next project.
"It was a pleasure to work with Paul. This was the first project I have done that came in on time and on budget. Excellent work and no complaints worthy of mentioning. He is honest, straightforward and has a sense of humor. I highly recommend him for projects up to an addition. "
Sid R on July 2025
With over 30 years of experience, O'Regan Construction, is a fully competent contractor serving Bedford and the surrounding areas. We specialize in additions and remodels, custom kitchen and built-in's, renovations, garages, decks and finished basements. All types of residential construction. Please give us a call for a free consultation on your next project.
"It was a pleasure to work with Paul. This was the first project I have done that came in on time and on budget. Excellent work and no complaints worthy of mentioning. He is honest, straightforward and has a sense of humor. I highly recommend him for projects up to an addition. "
Sid R on July 2025
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.
In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle.
If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.
Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items.
Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.
Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating.
Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.
Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.