Top-rated basement remodelers.

Get matched with top basement remodelers in North Reading, MA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Basement remodelers in North Reading

McCarthy Construction

4.98(
31
)
Approved Pro

McCarthy Construction

4.98(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 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


"The whole project went faster than I expected. LCS we’re very transparent and responsive. Always showed up according schedule making sure everything is moving along. All this within a very affordable pricing."

Alon R on January 2023

Call us today for all your tiling needs! (617) 669-2676 Specialist in kitchen remodeling, ceramic placement, granite countertops. l will be really happy to help you on your project.

"The whole project went faster than I expected. LCS we’re very transparent and responsive. Always showed up according schedule making sure everything is moving along. All this within a very affordable pricing."

Alon R on January 2023


Avatar for Walczak Design & Build, LLC

Walczak Design & Build, LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Walczak Design & Build, LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

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


Avatar for M Builders, LLC

M Builders, LLC

New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro

M Builders, LLC

New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.


Avatar for Charles C Murphy

Charles C Murphy

New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro

Charles C Murphy

New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
45 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At The Murphy Group, we help you make the home you live the house of your dreams. We specialize updating and redesigning properties in general. We deliver quality workmanship for your home or business. We can help you achieve all the remodeling goals that you and your family desire. Tell us what you want, and how you want it. We custom design and build almost anything that you can think of. Give us the basics and we will make it come true. www.themurphygrp.com

At The Murphy Group, we help you make the home you live the house of your dreams. We specialize updating and redesigning properties in general. We deliver quality workmanship for your home or business. We can help you achieve all the remodeling goals that you and your family desire. Tell us what you want, and how you want it. We custom design and build almost anything that you can think of. Give us the basics and we will make it come true. www.themurphygrp.com


"They were very professional, i definitely recommend them "

David H on January 2025

Since 1970, Cofer Associates, Inc., a family-owned company, has served the North Shore and surrounding areas as a remodeling contractor. From the first phone call, to the finish, we're with you.

"They were very professional, i definitely recommend them "

David H on January 2025


Avatar for All City Remodeling Co

All City Remodeling Co

5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro

All City Remodeling Co

5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
42 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"We cannot say enough about our positive experience working with Jimmie and his crew from All City Remodeling. We remodeled an attic space including a full bathroom, and we couldnâ t be more pleased with how everything turned out. He is the real deal: honest, reliable, detailed, and communicative. All City Remodeling not only met but exceeded our expectations. Without a doubt, weâ ll be calling Jimmie for any and all future projects!"

Kelley S on May 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"We cannot say enough about our positive experience working with Jimmie and his crew from All City Remodeling. We remodeled an attic space including a full bathroom, and we couldnâ t be more pleased with how everything turned out. He is the real deal: honest, reliable, detailed, and communicative. All City Remodeling not only met but exceeded our expectations. Without a doubt, weâ ll be calling Jimmie for any and all future projects!"

Kelley S on May 2023


Avatar for ACQ Home Improvement

ACQ Home Improvement

4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro

ACQ Home Improvement

4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 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


"Everything went well except for the painting of the kitchen. My 2 year old could have done a better job"

Brian H on July 2020

A Boston area full service design/build remodeling firm offering planning and construction of kitchens, additions and other quality home renovations. Visit www.pegdesign.net/portfolio to see more of our projects!

"Everything went well except for the painting of the kitchen. My 2 year old could have done a better job"

Brian H on July 2020


Avatar for A-Z Finish Carpentry, LLC

A-Z Finish Carpentry, LLC

4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro

A-Z Finish Carpentry, LLC

4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

A-Z Finish Carpentry LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. 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. We look forward to making lasting relationships. Call us today at (954) 621-5966.

"I Hired A-Z Finish Carpentry. They were very professional, Respectful of our space, the process was very straight forward from the beginning and Charles and his crew nailed it."

Christopher M on January 2024

A-Z Finish Carpentry LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of the business. 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. We look forward to making lasting relationships. Call us today at (954) 621-5966.

"I Hired A-Z Finish Carpentry. They were very professional, Respectful of our space, the process was very straight forward from the beginning and Charles and his crew nailed it."

Christopher M on January 2024

...
Showing 1-10 of 1051
FAQs for basement remodeling projects in North Reading, 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.

The North Reading, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.