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The Better Basement Company

Basement Remodeling,

About us

With the price of homes and real estate these days, finishing your basement can give you the most inexpensive way to add additional living space to your home. This living space increases the current value of your home making it a sound investment. And as the price of your home goes up the investment in your basement will increase with it. At the same time it allows your family to enjoy a new living space for variety of activities.

Business highlights

22 years of experience

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Reviews
4.825 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
64%
4
4%
3
8%
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Aniruddha K.
Jan 2025
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Leo, the main coordinator and manager of the project was great at handling everything from initial estimates, follow-throughs, permits and quality of work. He was very clear about all costs and did the job on time.

Andrea G.
Jan 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000,000
We just had our basement finished. Not re-finished but finished for the first time. The house was built in 1924 with a dirt floor in the basement and low hanging pipes, overall a very challenging job. We wanted to turn it to a family room with a full bath, laundry room, closets, etc. Joe's guys (Chico and Javier) did a fantastic job. They are knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, and creative. We would recommend them to anyone without hesitation.

Rebecca L.
Oct 2019
3.0
Basement Remodeling
The clean-up left much to be desired. 12 out of 16 recessed light bulbs were covered with debris from construction material that I was unable to remove. The workers put them back up that way. Also one of the hats was missing & not replaced. Aside from this the, quality of the work was good. Too bad they chose to leave with these and several other annoyances. R.Lucas

John P.
Sep 2017
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Charlie and his team did a thorough and 1st class professional job from estimate to full restoration of our basement. I would hire him again in a second!

Julio C.
Mar 2017
3.3
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Not yet started but so far very professional

Victor J.
Aug 2013
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,001,200
During the initial quote process Tom was very knowledgeable and put together a great plan for basement remodeling. My basement was transformed from the style of 50's to a modern basement that I can enjoy with my family. The staff was friendly and worked diligently 6 days a week without interrupting to my day. I received updates through the project from Tom on the progress. The company provided completive rates and this was the best money spent. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for quality work, your will not be disappointed.

Nick B.
May 2013
N/A
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230,000
The men I dealt with - Charles and Dave Moore were friendly, professional, prompt and accomplished everything asked for.

Jason M.
Oct 2012
N/A
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,485,000
Very happy with new basement! Final cost was exactly what was quoted. Joe was always very attentive to job even though it wasn't a huge job. Leo did great work and was always on time. Highly recommend.

Dan A.
Dec 2011
N/A
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
High quality work, pleasant to deal with and good advice on design/materials. Project took longer than anticipated to complete, but that mostly reflected impact of the August hurricane and the popularity of this firm.

Hani B.
Jul 2011
N/A
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joe and his crew are true professionals who did an excellent job on our basement. The entire team from the Better Basement Company are extremely skilled and do quality work. We loved their work so much that we already referred them to friends of ours for two other projects.

Dureen C.
Oct 2010
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
What a great experience! Every person we dealt with from the Better Basement Company, was Professional & Friendly ! My basement came out absolutely beautiful! No surprises, they started early and finished on time! I would hire them again and highly recommend them!!!! Very satisfied with the outcome!!!

Lisa L.
May 2010
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joe and Leo were wonderful to work with. Our basement is beautiful. We got everything we wanted and more! Highly recommended!

Alexis C.
Mar 2010
4.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were terrific for the price they charged. They came up with great ideas to improve the layout of our basement. They were very knowledgeable. They received our indecisiveness, concerns and criticisms promptly and immediately changed course without much resistance. They were very professional and generally great guys. The only thing was some minor details in the workmanship. Nothing I care about in my basement but would have been upset about anywhere else in my house. Partly my own fault since they did several final walk throughs and I missed them each time.

Richard H.
Dec 2009
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
I received 7 different proposals for my finished basement before choosing the Better Basement Company. I choose them based on price, design and the professionalism of the Sales Manager, Gary Cooper. This was one of the best decisions I ever made. Gary was professional at all times, no pressure, and offered a great plan for the basement. He was extremely knowledgeable and spent quite a bit of time going through the details of the project. The work crew that completed the project was a pleasure to deal with. All in all, a wonderful experience and a perfect basement that far exceeded our expectations. Our highest recommendation!

Ross H.
Dec 2009
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Better Basement was priced competitively and did a great job. Lou was the leader of the crew and he is simply great to work with. Great quality and timely work leading into Thanksgiving which was important to us. They did an outstanding job. Ask for Lou to lead your team...

Michael S.
Jul 2009
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Are sales guy Gary Cooper was involved through out the entire project. The workers at the house were very nice to deal with and had no problems with them being in the house while we were at work and with the dog there. All workers were a pleasure to work with and treated my house as my house and not their work place. A great company to deal with and will tell others to use them.

Susan C.
May 2009
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joe was a pleasure to work with, as were his staff. They were neat and curteous, and finished the job in a timely manner. I have already made a positive referral on their behalf to someone else considering his services in the local area. We met with three basement system companies and received 3 presentations/estimates before making our selection. The BBC offered the best product for the price and the most up-front pricing/sales presentation.

Russell S.
Dec 2008
N/A
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very nice people!

EUGENE A.
Sep 2008
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Presentation- no pressure. Delivered what was expected. Communication and follow up was totally professional! I have recommended BBC to others already. I am very satisfied with my basement and can now enjoy the extra room with my family.
Response from

"thanks for the recommendations and the review!"


Dawn W.
Sep 2008
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
I love the Better Basement Company.! I have had horrible experiences with contractors in the past but working the Better Basement Company has renewed my faith that there are honest contractors out there. The folks I had working with me are the nicest guys you ever want to meet. If you want professionalism, excellent communication, workers that come when they say they are coming, workers that come on time and people who take pride in their work and come with a high level of integrity then the Better Basement Company is who you want to hire. I highly recommend them!!!!

Gail K.
Jun 2008
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
The Better Basement Company performed as promised and beyond. The staff I dealt with were extremely responsive, both during the design phase and the work phase. Ironically, the day they arrived to start my project, we found water in the basement and could not locate the source. Rather than walking away, the Better Basement Company assisted us in troubleshooting the problem. I have worked with other contractors on other projects I have done in my home, but by far the easiest and most pleasant company to deal with has been the Better Basement Company. The project was clearly explained to me, in connection with the detailed estimate provided. The workers who did the physical work were very courteous and accommodating to all my questions and minor changes. Because they only do basements, the Better Basement Company has a true expertise in the appropriate design and materials to use for this type of project and were able to work with my low ceiling to maximize my use of space. I can not recommend them highly enough.
Response from

"Thanks!It was our pleasure to work for you. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review."


Debbie P.
Apr 2008
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
The Better Basement company was punctual, reliable, quick and very neat. The carpenters were pleasant and very accommodating. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Response from

"We appreciate your review. Referrals and customer ratings are extremely important to us."


Dong L.
Apr 2008
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great!
Response from

"Your basement looks great! Thanks for the rating."


Edward H.
Mar 2008
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fast and thorough.
Response from

"We try to make it as convenient as possible for the homeowner to have us in their home.As excited as you are for us to start the job, we know that you are more excited to have us finish the job. We do our very best to stay out of your way and get the job done to perfection as quickly as possible. Thanks for the review."


Phyllis G.
Oct 2007
N/A
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very pleased.
Response from

"We always do our best to satisfy our clients. We know that feedback is important for future business, too."

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

13VH01674200

Trade License Locale

NJ

Trade License Expiration

03/31/2026

State Contractor License Requirements

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FAQ

The Better Basement Company is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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Yes, The Better Basement Company offers free project estimates.
No, The Better Basement Company does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Better Basement Company does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Better Basement Company does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Better Basement Company offers warranties.

Contact Information

2347 S Branch Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08853

Service Hours

Sunday:Open All Day
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Saturday:Open All Day
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