With a very busy February vacation week ahead of us and three kids having their own separate space to play in and enjoy, we do not know why we didn’t do this project sooner!
We currently own our home in Westwood and it has served us very nicely. We bought the home several years ago with plans in the back of our mind to renovate the basement. My wife and I work during the day, everyday; so although this was an idea and something we knew we wanted to move forward with the timing never really seemed to make sense to us. After years and years of pushing it off, we finally scheduled a time to meet with several basement finishing companies and were ready to pull the trigger.
After researching and comparing designs, options, material quality, durability, and style, a week after we received all of our quotes back, we decided to move forward with KAKS Basement Finishing and Design based out of Hanover, MA.
Everything we asked for they delivered upon. It was that simple. Steve (the owner) made the process simple and easy for us while his team worked diligently to complete the space for our family!
This space was designed originally for added living space and some clothing storage, but has morphed into the most enjoyable space in our home for us but also for our kids. We have a couch and TV, but also a carpeted area where our son and his friends play knee hockey. Our daughter (almost 17) hosts her group of friends frequently.
My wife and I had always though we should wait for the ‘right time’ and push it off because we always were always so busy, but the truth is, the space has been so usable and helpful to our family life that we wish we hadn’t waited so long. After going through the process, our only regret is truly that we waited so long. If you are in the market for a basement, please, do not wait! It is the best decision we have made to improve our home.
Basement Finishing In 2017
WHAT DOES BASEMENT FINISHING LOOK LIKE IN 2017?
What makes a great finished basement?
If you are a nanny YOU need a finished basement! Let me tell you why!
Hi my name is Debby and I am a full time mom / nanny! I work out of my home and it always seems to be a disaster! My house always seems to look like a daycare and that the toddlers took over and now rule my castle! I love having company on the weekends and it just seems like I have to spend an entire day to clean my house to have a glass of wine with my girlfriends! Now that winter is approaching and the kids will mostly be in the house. I asked myself, what I can do to separate the Nanning life from my personal life. Then it hit me, as the toy dinosaur came flying across the room and nailed me in the head!!! I have a huge unfinished basement that is just a big empty wasted space! Let’s finish the basement. Living in New England on the South shore I went online in search of Basement Finishing companies in my area! I found a company called KAKS Home Improvement Services and continued looking further into them. Their website is www.impressivebasmentsboston.com . Before reading any further, if you are considering remodeling or refinishing you basement STOP and go visit their website now!! They seemed to have EVERYTHING I was looking for! I continued doing my research and reading more facts they had on their website. Something I came across which was news to me, was that there are many factors that need to be considered when finishing a basement in New England. Such as Humidity in the summer and flooding in the winter! These are huge culprits in New England that contribute to mold and mildew! BUT what I didn’t know is that the only way these nasty things can grow in your basement is if you have the wrong materials down there for them to breed off of!!! Finishing a basement out of materials like wood studs, paper drywall, and carpet ( everything I thought a finished basement was made out of) all harvest a beautiful home for mold and mildew to breathe in on a nice summer morning YUCK !! So the thought of this basement project being cheap went right out the window. Which I am okay with if I am getting quality over a cheap quote! So KAKS Basement Finishing was explaining to me their basement wall system, that is specifically design for basements in New England. They explained that having a dehumidifier is a key factor to keeping your basement air dry! After that I was informed the benefits of a fresh air exchange unit! That sold me right there!!! Constantly having a fresh air flow is perfect for a space with a bunch of germ breeding stinky toddler’s lol!!! So I recommend doing your research and getting all the RIGHT information when thinking about a basement finishing project! After I decided to move forward I met with the owner Steve at my home! He was very friendly and understanding and took the time to help me envision my project every step of the way. We ended up designing the perfect spot for me and my little tots to hang all day and not have to step foot upstairs!!! We designed an open layout with a large play area for all the toys. Then on one side of the room there is a kitchenette area with a refrigerator and sink and a small table and chairs for snack and lunch time! Can you say easy clean up! We also added a small half bath which is very necessary! Then finally, we added a small room to the side with a TV and a bunch of bean bags for movie and story time (my favorite)! I couldn’t have asked for a better finished space for myself and my little kiddies! Now it doesn’t only feel like my work and personal life are separate! It feels like I have a professional work space/ home office! No more stepping on Legos or cleaning up mac and cheese off the kitchen table or pulling toys out of the couch just to have company over! All thanks to KAKS Basement Finishing and Design! It wasn’t cheap but now it feels like another level of my home and a safe environment for my kids! NOT a big empty smelly space anymore! What a great investment! I am one happy nanny and my kids love the finished space even more!
8 Questions Our Competitors Hope You Don’t Ask Them
Do Not Read The Following Comparison Between Us And Our Competitors If You Are Easily Offended
You may have received a call from one of our competitors trying to sell you a similar basement finishing system, or you may have read about this basement system on the Internet. Our basement finishing system far surpasses similar systems from our competitors, even if they may try to lump us in with themselves.
Just ask them the following 8 questions, and their answers will make it abundantly clear that Impressive Basement finishing Systems is the superior choice.
Here are the 8 questions to ask our competitors:
1. Is your price competitive?
In the past we have ALWAYS beat our competitors price. We have saved our customers thousands of dollars over the competition.
2. Do the walls that you install look like real walls, or do they have divider strips that are common to premanufactured walls?
They won’t tell you this, but competitors selling similar basement finishing systems often have annoying divider strips every 4 feet along the wall: our basement finishing system is a real wall with no cheap looking dividers.
3. Do you remodel the entire basement or just install the walls?
Eliminate the hassle of getting separate contractors to do your electrical, plumbing, flooring, ceilings, and walls–we do an entire remodeling package for you. (Our competitors usually only put up walls and leave the rest to you.)
4. Will you stick to the quote you give me in the beginning?
Convential drywall and wood stud construction estimates are just that – they are estimates. Many times the original estimate that you receive from a contractor ends up increasing in price by the end of the project. Our basement system is custom manufactured for every order – becuase of this, our designers must be very detailed in their measurments and design options. The price that we give you on your basement project will only change if you change the scope of work to be done. We always stick to our quote.
5. How easy is it to hang heavy mirrors, picture frames, and other decorations on your walls?
Our wall panels are made of high density materials that you can actually put a nail through. One of our clients hung a 30 pound professional quality dart board his basement wall–thats how strong our walls are!
Our competitors walls can only hold 10 pounds (and you have to use a special mounting plate and to even get it to handle that much weight!)
6. Can any installer or home repair guy install your system?
With some of our competitors, anyone can become an installer. You don’t know who they are, or if you can trust them in your home.
Our system is exclusively manufactured in Detroit and are only installed by our in house staff. It is not available for purchase or installation anywhere else, including Home Depot, Lowes etc…
Also, we guarantee that we can have your basement finishing system (excluding bathrooms) installed in weeks (provided we have daily access to your home).
7. How durable and solid are your walls? Do you use studs when putting up your walls?
We use real metal studs producing a wall as solid as traditional lumber/drywall construction, without the worries of warping, rotting, mold, and mess.
8. How many installers do you have working for your company? Are you a one man operation? Will you be juggling my remodeling project among 10 others?
We have multiple crews and many installation vehicles; in other words, we are not a one man show. You will have a dedicated crew working on your remodeling project, so you don’t have to worry about your remodeling job being forgotten or left unfinished for weeks. We will stick to our 2 week guarantee. Also, the design consultant that first visits your home will stay with you throughout your job. You don’t have to worry about getting lost in the shuffle