Job Stories

Need the perfect space to entertain friends and family but don't want to sacrifice your main living space or build an addition? Why not let our Basement Finishing Specialists transform your basement into a space your guests will love! This homeowner in Salem, NH wanted to transform their basement from a dark and lifeless storage space into an attractive entertainment area for guests (and their pool table!) as well as a home gym.

A couple and their two children were excited to finish their basement into home offices. The couple both own their own businesses, so they needed a space away from the rest of the household. Both of their children are also heavily involved with physical activities. Their basement was already partially finished but it needed a refresh, so they called Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate. TBF finished their basement with a vinyl system that brought their basement home offices together.

Michael and Susan are a couple from Methuen MA. They lived in a relatively new home, built in 2012. The basement was unfinished, and the couple needed help turning their raggedy, damp, dark basement into a livable area. The pair decided to call Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, to renovate their cellar. TBF was able to turn the divided basement into one big room and even created space for the laundry area.

Rose and Angel are a couple from Methuen, MA. After the death of Rose’s father, her mother was considering moving into the couple’s basement. Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, started the basement project by fixing some moisture issues. TBF also included a brand-new egress window at the front side of the house. The window has brought in beautiful natural light that the basement desperately needed.

Aarthy and Maanas are a couple from Methuen MA. Having moved in together in Aarthy’s condo, space became scarce, and more room was needed. Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate was able to create more room in the basement’s laundry room and redid their whole basement.

Kevin and Karen felt that their walk our basement was doing their home a disservice remaining unfinished. They wanted to add a bedroom, bathroom, and TV room. Basically, the couple wanted the space for an in- law apartment. Even if they never used it as an in-law apartment, they saw the potential benefit of a guest room and the increased property value that comes with the additional living space. With this basement, we had to move some plumbing to make sure that the bathroom was situated properly. We were able to move the plumbing safely, ensuring that the homeowners will not experience any water issues as a result of the work. Kevin and Karen now have a whole new floor to their house!

Having loved ones move into your home is a blessing, but it can also be tricky when you don’t have a lot of extra space. This was the problem facing our clients in Andover, MA. To combat this, Total Basement Finishing used their Everlast Walls and SaniDry system to ensure long-lasting moisture protection and reconfigured their existing space. With the addition of an egress window and a new bedroom, this family was able to welcome an elderly family member into their home, without feeling cramped.

There's nothing that can ruin the look of a space quite like damaged and outdated flooring. This was exactly the struggle of this family in Andover, MA when they approached Total Basement Finishing, A Blackdog Affiliate. A flood had caused the basement floor to bubble and lift from the foundation. Not to mention, the flood left the basement with mold and moisture issues. We replaced the flooring and installed, in its place, Elite Plank flooring. For good measure, we also installed a new PVC baseboard and a SaniDry XP system. These will help with any residual moisture in the space and mitigate damage from any potential floods in the future. 

Mike and his wife are a happy couple from Andover Massachusetts. Mike’s grandfather built their home in 1954 and the basement was finished in the 60’s. Over years of basement flooding and mildew growing, the homeowners decided it was time to call Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate. After installing a sump pump and drying out the basement TBF was able to expand the couple’s bathroom to incorporate a separate laundry area.

A couple in Andover, Massachusetts, are creating a playroom in their basement for their young children. We are finishing the basement as one large room with three vinyl walls and one paintable system wall. We added 2X2 foot linen ceiling tiles spanning the entire ceiling, with four new windows. We added new outlets and electrical baseboard heating. We also added a SaniDry XP to keep the space from becoming damp and humid. We used ThermalDry Elite Plank flooring in Walnut, which is great for a playroom as it's scratch-resistant. Finally, we added decorative post surrounds to the existing basement posts, and recessed LED lights.