General Contractor or Basement Expert?

Basement finishing experience

A basement is filled with unique challenges that do not exist anywhere else in the home. A general contractor who usually works in the wide open spaces upstairs will now have to deal with low ceilings, heating ducts, pipes, water heaters, furnaces, water storage tanks, and a variety of other obstacles that are unique to the basement.

An experienced basement remodeler will have years of creatively working with these challenges to help you make the basement look exactly the way you want it to. They'll also be familiar with Michigan building codes and standards, and they'll be familiar with the best practices in the industry.

A finished basement is going to look different than the rest of the home. Basements have more obstacles, fewer windows, and usually a lower ceiling than the rest of the home.

Any contractor will want the design to be consistent with the upper levels, but an experienced basement finisher will know how to take advantage of lighting and basement windows to make the most of your space.

Proper materials for a basement renovation

The environment of a basement requires different building materials than the rest of the home. Unfortunately, general contractors will often still insist on installing drywall for the walls and ceilings while placing a carpet on the floor - just like they do in the rest of the home. This leads to a problem that Lifetime Basement Finishing has seen by the dozens - moldy drywall, sagging ceilings, musty smells, and ruined remodeling jobs installed by well-intentioned general contractors that just don't see the long-term effects of installing with these options.

For example, general contractors will often install carpeting on top of a wood subfloor on the concrete basement floor. This installation will take 3-4" of head room from the homeowner's area. Additionally, when wood boards are laid on a basement floor, they will collect moisture and humidity that seeps upwards from the porous concrete below. This moisture will cause the wood to rot, swell, buckle, grow mold, and emit foul odors. The damage will eventually spread to the carpet, ruining the finished floor. And drywall, even mold-resistant drywall (which has no lasting warranty against mold), will also grow mold and be easily damaged by any moisture or leaking.

Experienced basement contractors such as Lifetime Basement Finishing in area will be able to offer a warranty on your finished basement. The warranty is possible because materials that attract mold and can be damaged by moisture are totally eliminated. Instead, only top-quality Total Basement Finishing products are used for flooring, insulation, walls and ceilings. Even our molding and trim is made from waterproof composite material. A finished basement by Total Basement Finishing will stay beautiful for many years, demanding little or no maintenance along the way. 

Contractor Reliability & Exceptional Service

When it comes to remodeling your basement, reliability and expertise make all the difference. General contractors often juggle multiple types of building and remodeling jobs, making it difficult for them to specialize in basements. Because basement projects come up infrequently, general contractors may struggle to provide accurate bids or timelines for completion. This often leads to cost overruns, delays, and an overall frustrating experience for homeowners.

At Lifetime Basement Finishing, basements are all we do. As a Total Basement Finishing dealer, we specialize in basement remodeling day in and day out.

This focus allows us to deliver:

• Accurate quotes, not estimates: Our experience and use of specialized materials and techniques mean no guesswork, so your project stays on budget.
• Efficient timelines: We prioritize your project, working consistently to complete your basement on time— no "dribs and drabs" here.
• Minimized disruption: Our team ensures a smooth process, respecting your time and home throughout the project.

Our commitment to customer service and satisfaction above all else sets us apart. From the moment we start your project to the final walkthrough, we focus on your needs and keep you informed every step of the way.

With the Total Basement Finishing™ System, you also benefit from exclusive, high-performance materials and a long-term warranty backed by over 30 years of industry expertise. General contractors simply can't compete with the reliability, products, and customer experience provided by Lifetime Basement Finishing.

Professional basement finishing contractors in Detroit

The right basement finishing contractor makes all the difference for your home.

Finishing the basement is a big job! With the wrong contractor working in the space, you could be paying for poorly finished space, compliments of a contractor who will be out of the industry by the time your materials decompose.

Lifetime Basement Finishing has been specializing in basement remodeling projects since the early 90's, and we have the experience, lasting products, and reputation you need to feel confident that you've picked the best basement finishers for the job. You can count on solid pricing that won't rise by the end of the job, the best basement finishing plan, and a job done at the scheduled time.

Lifetime Basement Finishing serves Michigan in areas surrounding Detroit. For a FREE basement finishing quote, call or e-mail us today!

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