Job Stories

Mold and water damage have been an age-old problem when it comes to basements, and sadly, this held true for our clients in Chelstard, MA. These clients had experienced significant mold and water damage which created structural problems in the walls and floor, as well as sagging ceiling tiles. Total Basement Finishing was able to completely transform the basement by first restoring the walls and flooring, and then by installing Everlast Elite Planking and linen ceiling tiles. We also equipped the space with a wet bar. The final space is perfect for everything from entertaining friends for happy hour to watching the football game on Sundays.   

Between working from home, and their children attending school virtually, this young family in Chelmsford, MA needed more space. As space was tight, they decided it was time to transform their basement and add an extra office, a media room, and a child’s play area. Since they already had a basement with ISO Insulation, Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, framed the exterior walls with the Total Basement Finishing panelized system, added the Elite Plank flooring in pecan, and finished off the space with a linen drop ceiling.

Drew, a Carlisle homeowner, wanted to refinish his basement. He already had a semi finished basement, but wasn't too pleased with it. He was using the space as a home gym, but the ceiling was open, the floors had mold spots, and electrical was exposed. Drew was also experiencing water issues, and wanted to use materials that could withstand moisture. We started working with Drew to build his home gym and office space. Since our materials are designed specifically for basements, Drew doesn't have to worry about musty smells while he was working and working out. Now Drew has the space he needs to be productive in his home. 

Challenge: A couple living in Wayland, Massachusetts, have young children. The wife has a clear vision for her home, but no way to make it into a reality on her own. With her basement unfinished, it's the best opportunity to create a second living space.   Solution: We made an area for storage under the stairs for both the couple and their children, and made a small room to enclose their heating unit. We added white painted walls, and added three EverLast windows to encourage more light tin the space. This created the living space they wanted and gave their children space to play.

A family in Wayland, Massachusetts, decided to use our company to finish their basement. Previously, it was split into four sections, with one farthest from the stairs containing utilities. We finished three of these sections with our Everlast wall system, leaving the furthest corner for storage and utilities. We also added all new six-panel primed double doors and doorknobs to the space.    In the section containing the stairs to the first level, there was a door leading to the garage. This is where their children entered the house after school, so we added open railings and built benches, shelving, and seating. This resulted in an area for additional clean storage and new space for their children to hang their coats and book bags. 

These homeowners from Lowell, MA wanted to completely transform their basement space. They wanted three separate things done to their basement including a gym, a cat play area, and a family/entertaining space. Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, went above and beyond for their project. Further, TBF created a cubby under the stairs for their cat to play in and even installed motion censored lights so the cat can see where it plays. For their gym area, TBF was able to create a space the couple could workout in. The entertaining and dining area is now perfect for them to host their friends and family!

Yolanda and Juan contacted Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, because they wanted to add more space to their Lowell home. The couple was lucky, their basement was pretty dry, they didn't ever have water issues! But one wet spring can create a problem, Yolanda and Juan wanted a basement they could count on, just in case things got damper than usual. Since Total Basement Finishing products are designed to withstand typical basement conditions, the Lowell homeowners felt secure in their choice of finishing products. Now Yolanda and Juan have the extra space for a workout room and clean storage. Yolanda tells us she's already got her treadmill set up!

John, a Dracut homeowner, decided he wanted to finish his basement. He didn't want to go through the hassle of moving, but really wanted a media room, home gym, and more storage. When we first met with John, we were excited to check out his basement, but we noticed that he was dealing with some pretty low ceilings. We were concerned, but decided to take on the challenge of moving plumbing and electrical, to give John some additional height. Now John has the space he needs, without having to worry about hitting his head on low hanging pipes! If you have a similar situation and worry your basement might be unfinishable, give us a call, we can work with you to help figure it out. 

A new baby comes with lots of changes, and for this family in Dracut, MA, a change needed to be made—specifically to their unfinished basement! Thanks to Total Basement Finishing, their basement was transformed from dank and dingy, to a beautiful playroom and office space. TBF added Paintable Paneling, a Sani Dry system for lasting moisture protection and carpeted the stairway, which is a great choice for a family with children on the way. Additionally, nestled nicely under the stairs, the secluded desk space offers a zen work area, while the rest of the space is dedicated to fun and engagement!

Michael and Danielle are a happy couple from Dracut Massachusetts with a three-year-old son. The home’s current layout was a little to cramped, as they wanted to grow their family. The homeowners wanted to transform their basement into a primary bedroom. They called Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate, to help make their dreams come true, and we were able to create a primary suite that is comfortable, healthy, and beautiful.