Basement Finishing in South Jersey
Time and space are precious commodities. Make the most of both by investing in a finished basement with Ayars Complete Home Improvements. We’ll take the time and care to address the technicalities (water tightness, electrical, plumbing, etc.) so you can enjoy the possibilities.
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Add another layer to your home’s working, living, or entertaining capacities with beautiful open-concept finished basement designs, functional or ambient lighting, and premier fixture and flooring options from Ayars. Whether you have plans for a workshop, spare bedroom, playroom, lounge, or home theater, we possess the quality craftsmanship and materials to help make it a reality.
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Communication was really important to me throughout this entire process — Ethan, Eric, Josh, the entire team were entirely communicative with us from start to finish and we couldn’t be more grateful for their transparency throughout the whole project. Ethan and his team were true professionals … giving us project checkpoints and just asking us how we’re feeling … I cannot recommed [Ayars] enough whenever anybody asks “Who’s working on your house?”
-Laura, Homeowner
Why should I finish my basement with Ayars?
You need more room.
Whether your family is outgrowing your living space or your guests need a place to stay, a modern finished basement is a great candidate for a spare bedroom or fully furnished apartment. Still want to set aside some of that basement space for storage? Our South Jersey basement finishing experts are pros at devising clever storage solutions.
You need to get away.
Underground is a great place to escape; the low lighting and acoustic-dampening properties of basements are ideal for home gyms, a man cave, or an office. By adding a basement bathroom or bedroom, you can make going upstairs completely optional.
You’d like to entertain more.
Home theaters, dry or wet bars, game rooms — we can transform that underutilized extra space in your basement into your family’s favorite hangout spot. Choose from attractive countertop and backsplash options, classic or contemporary floor finishes (such as luxury vinyl plank), and trendy or timeless accessories. The design possibilities are endless.
Basement Finishing FAQs
Basement FAQS
That depends on a few factors. First, you must ensure your basement does not have issues with water. Secondly, the foundation walls should be checked to ensure that there are not any structural issues. All mechanicals including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing need to be inspected to ensure that provisions can be made for access to key areas where necessary. Newly adopted New Jersey code requires an additional point of egress in addition to the stairway leading to the basement, and any bedroom in a basement requires a separate exitway. This is typically accomplished by installing an egress window with a window well.
In most cases, basements are used for additional living space or recreational areas. Sometimes this may include a dry bar/wet bar, which can be custom-designed to fit your needs. Finished basements are often more attractive than additions due to the benefit of not expanding the home’s footprint and are usually less expensive per square foot.
Drywall is installed in basements all the time. Ensuring the basement is dry and taking precautions to make sure it stays that way is key. The ceilings can also be drywalled as long as there are no mechanical access issues. It is no different than having wiring, plumbing, and HVAC on the first or second floors. The only components to take into consideration are clean-outs, shut-offs, or other important access points since they are typically located in the basement.
Our preferred method of framing for basements is always steel studs. We believe minimizing the presence of wood can be beneficial in the event there are ever any water issues, as well as to limit the attraction of insects.
Working with Ayars was an absolute pleasure. They were very thorough and professional when they came out to do the initial estimate. During the construction process, they communicated frequently to keep us up to date with progress. The work area was kept neat and they really stuck to the timeline. The finished product was behind what we could have expected! Our basement looks amazing! I would highly recommend checking out their work- truly beautiful work AND amazing people to work with!
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