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Avatar for Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System
4.8(
347
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our basement remodeled by Owens Corning, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. The team was professional, organized, and genuinely great to work with every step of the way. What impressed us most was their commitment to the timeline. Not only did they keep to the schedule they promised, they actually finished earlier than expected—which almost never happens with home projects! Communication was clear throughout the process, and every member of the crew treated our home with care and respect. The final result exceeded our expectations. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and overall quality of the finished space turned our basement into something far better than we had even hoped for. It truly feels like a completely new part of our home. If you’re considering a basement remodel, we highly recommend Owens Corning. Working with such a professional and reliable team made what could have been a stressful project an enjoyable one!"
Family/Entertainment room
Family/Entertainment room
Family/Entertainment room
Family/Entertainment room
Family/Entertainment room

+62

75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Bauman Remodeling
4.9(
175
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"we are really happy with the house renovation. it looks amazing and it looks like a new home! mike and his crew were patient, helpful and honest with the whole renovation process. and we highly recommend bauman remodeling."
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+15

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Start 2 Finish Waterproofing Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came when they said and did what they said. What was especially nice was their professionalism. They worked hard each day. Cleaned up at the end of each day. We’ve had 3 rain storms since and we have a dry basement we hadn’t seen in years."
Water Leak Basement
Water Leak Basement
Basement Finishing
Basement Finishing
Basement Stairway

+44

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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WR Builders, Inc
5.0(
90
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WR Builders Inc. handled our basement remodel, and we could be happier with the results. The project was completed on time and within budget, and the quality of the workmanship is outstanding. They were easy to communicate with and offered great design ideas that we hadn’t even considered. Highly recommend!"
kitchen
Exterior of the House
basement bathroom
Custom Home
Powder room

+156

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crystal Renovations LLC
5.0(
57
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro was very easy to work with. Background: We had a french drain and drainage installed due to flooding. Prior to that work, the basement was already finished, but this work required us to need a new floor and baseboards. We had tile down and wanted to put an laminate down. After talking with Pedro prior to any work being done (during the consult), it was decided to see if it was better to level the floor to the remaining tile or jack hammering all the remaining tile up. We had an idea of the product we wanted, and he was able to recommend a different version of the product that was better that we were not aware existed. Our basement baseboards were tricky. We were told to use PVC wood, but Pedro recommended against it since it was an enclosed space that we would be using and that is known to release toxins. Once work started: Pedro and the men were such hard workers. The time they arrived in the morning could vary depending on if they went to Home Depot first. The time they left depended on how much they wanted to complete before they left. Every night they cleaned up (and this was a space we weren't using at all.) Each day I got an update on the status. While laying the floor, Pedro had to work around drains in the floor. With the french drain, we had this plastic wall trim to have water drain into from the wall. It was very ugly and couldn't be kept as is since part of the tile behind it was destroyed. Pedro worked with me to create a nice looking baseboard with a gap to allow for the water to drain into the french drain. We also decided last minute to make a small cellar room (with stone foundation walls) into a real room with insulation and walls! They were able to get that done as well and it looks amazing. (I didn't rate price, because I didn't comparison shop. I had originally contacted Pedro and got a quote. Then ended up contacting him to find out when he could do it and was told the following week. I wanted the basement job finished before I went back to work so didn't bother to comparison shop.)"
Remodeling - General Project
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+10

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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HS General Contracting
5.0(
74
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mostly well.  We purchased the Big Deal for 2 painters for a day which said it would be 2 painters for 9 hours for a total of 18 hours.  They showed up with 3 painters and said their day would end earlier since they would hit their 18 hours sooner with 3 people.  I do wish we had known that in advance, but it worked out.  They told at the beginning that the oil based primer wouldn't have time to dry because it needs to dry for 24 hours, so we had to go back to get latex primer while they prepped.  That was disappointing because everything I read was that the soot should really be covered with oil based primer so that it didn't bleed through.  I wish they had told me that when we were exchanging emails about the job, but maybe I should have known that already.  We had to have the job done that day though, so rescheduling wasn't really an option.  When my husband returned to the store to get latex paint, they asked him to pick up a pack of rollers also. <br /> They did a quality job, painting the ceiling which was probably difficult since the family room had two levels, with part of the room having very high ceilings with skylights, and another part of the ceiling was over a staircase to the basement.  Since we had purchased a deal that was for a specific time frame, they covered a lot with their time, and my husband was set to complete what they didn't get to.  We were happy they were able to prime and paint the entire family room for the most part, and able to prime the bathroom as well.   <br /> They were flexible and worked with us with what to do.  We needed to paint the family room and bathroom and kitchen.  We only wanted to pay for the one day and my husband was prepared to finish whatever was left over himself.  We were hoping they would finish the family room at least.  At some point my husband saw how much time was left, and decided he would rather have them prime the bathroom instead of cutting in along the floor in the family room with the paint (since my husband would rather finish the paint than deal with priming the bathroom himself).  They didn't have a problem with that. <br /> The rooms turned out very well.  Would use them again in the future. <br />"
Bathroom remodeling - Newton, MA
Wooden Outdoor Bathhouse for Backyard
Bathroom remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
She Shed

+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MMP Construction Inc
4.7(
191
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After discovering black mold creeping up the sheetrock along my basement wall we found that we had a hidden leak that we thought came from the patio door above. The home owners ins adjuster told us to hire a contractor and to brace ourselves because he believed the damage was extensive. He was right. We hired Matt Palmer (MMP Construction) and he gave us the devastating news that the entire lower half of the house was rotted from water damage due to an improperly flashed deck that ran along the back of the house.  I desperately wanted to save the deck, (54X12). It was a difficult task, but Matt was able to save it. <br /> Matt worked diligently, stayed in contact with me (I was not able to be present during the day) and in the end gave us a great product. Matt was not only skillful, but very knowledgeable, creative, and professional. I will definitely be hiring him again. <br /> <hr />"
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+154

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Discovery Home Improvement
4.8(
103
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay and his team at Discovery Home Improvement were outstanding in every way - friendly, professional, hard working . . The project was primarily exterior painting of a five bed -room house and carpentry work as a preliminary to the painting - a garage window and a basement window needed replacing, along with exterior woodwork and window sill repair. We are incredibly happy with the results and hope to have Jay return to work on the interior of the home."
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors
Cambridge designer colors

+44

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Neary Construction
4.9(
154
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Serving Roslindale, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Neary Construction.  We had an interior door (down to our basement) that had broken off the hinge, and guests with a small child coming soon.  We wanted all the doors on that level to match, as they are all in close proximity.  We were on a pretty tight schedule, given our impending houseguests, but had hectic work schedules at the time as well.  Mr. Neary responded very quickly, and worked very hard to get things done as quickly as we wanted them done.  He helped us pick out new doors, got the doors in and took away all the old doors and frames, etc.  He also completed a couple of other carpentry jobs.  All his work was very high quality, and he took great care to see to our wishes and needs, as well as keeping a clean work area.  We would definitely use Neary Construction again. <br />"
After a little framing is done we start closing up the walls
Another view of recess cabinet and vanity cabinet
This is the Bathroom before demo
Tiling done before final fixtures got installed
Corner shelves

+27

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Roslindale, 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 Roslindale, MA homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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