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Top Finish Construction Inc.

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Top Finish Construction Inc.

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8 years of experience
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We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021

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"They showed up when they said they would and finished the job also when they said it would ."

Steven M on June 2021


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M Builders, LLC

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M Builders, LLC

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4 years of experience
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Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. With 25+ years of experience in construction, Luis Matute and Rony Mendez, longtime friends, decided to put together their skills and found M Builders LLC. Luis holds a General Contractor license, Home improvement license, alongside with other licenses. He has an electrical company and has been supervising construction sites for years now. Rony Mendez, also has an Electrical License with multiple other licenses and has a Security Systems company. He has been supervising construction sites alongside with Luis for years. They have been working together for so long that they do not only consider each other business partners but also family. M Builders is coming to simplify construction for their clients in the State of Massachusetts.

Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed. With 25+ years of experience in construction, Luis Matute and Rony Mendez, longtime friends, decided to put together their skills and found M Builders LLC. Luis holds a General Contractor license, Home improvement license, alongside with other licenses. He has an electrical company and has been supervising construction sites for years now. Rony Mendez, also has an Electrical License with multiple other licenses and has a Security Systems company. He has been supervising construction sites alongside with Luis for years. They have been working together for so long that they do not only consider each other business partners but also family. M Builders is coming to simplify construction for their clients in the State of Massachusetts.


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ACQ Home Improvement

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ACQ Home Improvement

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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
138 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, 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 17 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.

"Very happy with the basement. Work actually started 2-3 weeks earlier than expected. We were told the job would last about 4-5 weeks. Basement work was completed in about 4 weeks. Very professional. No worries about whether the plumber or electrician would be available. We discussed small changes to the layout (e.g., where the sink in the bathroom would be located) and everyone was very accommodating."

Thomas H on November 2025

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, 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 17 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.

"Very happy with the basement. Work actually started 2-3 weeks earlier than expected. We were told the job would last about 4-5 weeks. Basement work was completed in about 4 weeks. Very professional. No worries about whether the plumber or electrician would be available. We discussed small changes to the layout (e.g., where the sink in the bathroom would be located) and everyone was very accommodating."

Thomas H on November 2025


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DeJesus Industries

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DeJesus Industries

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DeJesus Industries is a premier luxury general contractor and home builder serving Boston, Brookline, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Nantucket, Chatham, Martha’s Vineyard, and Rhode Island’s most distinguished communities. We specialize in high-end residential construction, remodeling, and historic restorations, delivering craftsmanship defined by precision, integrity, and personalized service. Our team also manages select projects in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Florida, bringing our commitment to excellence to exclusive properties beyond New England. Fully licensed, bonded, insured, and MBE, OSHA, and EPA certified, DeJesus Industries is trusted by discerning homeowners for luxury builds, renovations, and restorations completed on time and on budget.

DeJesus Industries is a premier luxury general contractor and home builder serving Boston, Brookline, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Nantucket, Chatham, Martha’s Vineyard, and Rhode Island’s most distinguished communities. We specialize in high-end residential construction, remodeling, and historic restorations, delivering craftsmanship defined by precision, integrity, and personalized service. Our team also manages select projects in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Florida, bringing our commitment to excellence to exclusive properties beyond New England. Fully licensed, bonded, insured, and MBE, OSHA, and EPA certified, DeJesus Industries is trusted by discerning homeowners for luxury builds, renovations, and restorations completed on time and on budget.


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Allied Group

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Allied Group

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Allied Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They refurbished front steps to the house and replaced and painted railings and risers. The carpenters and painter did good quality work -- I was very happy with the result."

David N on June 2024

Allied Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They refurbished front steps to the house and replaced and painted railings and risers. The carpenters and painter did good quality work -- I was very happy with the result."

David N on June 2024


McCarthy Construction

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McCarthy Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

McCarthy Construction has been in business since 2011. We are always prompt, courteous and professional. We have the experience and expertise to get your project done right the first time!

"Itâ s hard to find a GC who is highly skilled, fair and reasonable. With Cal, you have this plus someone who is honest and takes a great deal of pride in his work. And itâ s not just Cal and his crew, itâ s also his sub-contractors doing painting, flooring, etcâ ¦ We had a phenomenal experience with him and without hesitation recommend McCarthy Construction for anyone looking to do remodeling work in their home in the metro-west area. Thanks for making our dreams a reality!"

Jennifer O on September 2022

McCarthy Construction has been in business since 2011. We are always prompt, courteous and professional. We have the experience and expertise to get your project done right the first time!

"Itâ s hard to find a GC who is highly skilled, fair and reasonable. With Cal, you have this plus someone who is honest and takes a great deal of pride in his work. And itâ s not just Cal and his crew, itâ s also his sub-contractors doing painting, flooring, etcâ ¦ We had a phenomenal experience with him and without hesitation recommend McCarthy Construction for anyone looking to do remodeling work in their home in the metro-west area. Thanks for making our dreams a reality!"

Jennifer O on September 2022


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HomePro Services Inc

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HomePro Services Inc

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Award winning. Family owned & operated. We work with you personally at every step of the way—from planning and estimating your project to executing the day-to-day hands-on carpentry through completion. With HomePro Services, there are no substitutions: when you hire us, you get us—at your job site, on the job, every day. And because we believe that every client deserves to be our number one priority, we do one job at a time—yours. You get our undivided attention from start to finish & we make sure that your project stays on schedule and on budget. Additional e-mail - info@homeproservicesinc.com.

"I’ve worked with Joe on two home improvement projects and couldn't be more impressed. He’s professional, talented, and truly cares about the quality of his work. His communication throughout both jobs was excellent, which made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Joe and wouldn’t hesitate to call him again for future projects!"

Elizabeth G on May 2025

Award winning. Family owned & operated. We work with you personally at every step of the way—from planning and estimating your project to executing the day-to-day hands-on carpentry through completion. With HomePro Services, there are no substitutions: when you hire us, you get us—at your job site, on the job, every day. And because we believe that every client deserves to be our number one priority, we do one job at a time—yours. You get our undivided attention from start to finish & we make sure that your project stays on schedule and on budget. Additional e-mail - info@homeproservicesinc.com.

"I’ve worked with Joe on two home improvement projects and couldn't be more impressed. He’s professional, talented, and truly cares about the quality of his work. His communication throughout both jobs was excellent, which made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Joe and wouldn’t hesitate to call him again for future projects!"

Elizabeth G on May 2025


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Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate

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Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate

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19 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate serves the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts and New Hampshire with basement finishing and basement remodeling. Finishing your previously unused basement gives you additional space in your home and so much more. It offers you a rare opportunity to exploit your creative side through the design process. And ultimately, you will transform a dark, uninviting space into a room that adds value and comfort to your home, making it an integral part of your family’s daily life.

Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate serves the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts and New Hampshire with basement finishing and basement remodeling. Finishing your previously unused basement gives you additional space in your home and so much more. It offers you a rare opportunity to exploit your creative side through the design process. And ultimately, you will transform a dark, uninviting space into a room that adds value and comfort to your home, making it an integral part of your family’s daily life.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Melrose, MA

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.

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