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C. Brennan Construction, Inc.

Basement Remodeling,

About us

C. Brennan Construction, Inc. specializes in complete basement design and completion. We have built out reputation on our high standards and attention to detail. We will custom design and finish your basement according to your budget and needs that will add valuable living space and equity to your home. We are with you every step of the way from project design to completion. Our goal is absolute 100% customer satisfaction upon the completion of the job.

Business highlights

25 years of experience

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Reviews
4.653 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
4%
3
2%
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Aswin R.
Sep 2024
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris and his team did an excellent job in finishing my basement, he was able to accommodate the changes I was asking for. Professional, efficient and timely, continuous followup and regular updates on the progress. Highly recommended

Kim J.
May 2024
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris and his team did amazing job turning my basement into a place my family to hang out. My basement looks amazing built my bar and created a theater area. He does quality work and communicated with me thru the whole process. Highly recommended.

Steven K.
Jun 2023
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,730,000
Chris's team did a good job finishing my basement. He transformed an unfinished space into a great new part of my home. The craftsmanship and quality of workmanship are evident in aspects such as the flooring, lighting, drywall, and paint job. Chris provided excellent value for the work performed.

Christopher L.
Mar 2023
4.5
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500,000
Best construction company IĆ¢ ve ever worked with. Chris is a true professional, hard-working, efficient, timely and a good communicator. Highly recommended.

Alex M.
Jan 2023
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris is a no nonsense, expert contractor that does fantastic work at very competitive prices. He was able to finish our basement remodel with a quick turnaround time and was flexible with additions we made mid-project. I would hire Chris again for any basement project I had without a second thought.

Hector C.
Nov 2022
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700,000
I looked for all the business in the area and C. Brennan Construction was the only one, who came prepared with references to give me an estimate. BY far the estimate was the only one what met my budget. He show me photos of the basement he remodeled in the past and I was convinced he will be my best choice. He provided me a plan to do the entire project and I was really happy with the results. The project was done on time and within the budget.

Bart H.
Oct 2022
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Highly recommended. Chris is a no-nonsense honest and straight-shooting guy. What you see is what you get without the B.S. He has people that can get sh*t done. We had a 30x12 Basement renovation / remodel done and Chris had very capable framers, dry wallers and painters on the job within days of starting. Chris is on top of things and is always available by phone. I stayed on top of things too (making sure the contractors had access, giving feedback and staying active on the project) and everything was relatively painless. Chris will keep you in the loop on what's going on and finish up as quickly as possible. Good quality work. Thanks Chris.

Seth J.
Feb 2022
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000,000
Chris is still working on our project, but thus far, everything has been positive.

Shannon S.
Feb 2022
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000,000
I fully recommend Chris. We hired him to finish our basement and he was very responsive, reliable, and extremely efficient. The project was completed on time and he made sure to address any concerns we had promptly. I would recommend him to friends and family.

Anthony B.
Oct 2021
4.5
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
C Brennan Construction finished our basement. He didn?t charge for estimates as some others wanted a deposit to even come out. His price was very reasonable. He will work with you should you have any changes that you want to make midway through the process.

Ian C.
Apr 2021
4.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Good

Zhitao Y.
Jan 2021
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800,000
Highly Recommend Chris. He came with a reasonable price and a detailed breakdown plan. We hit the holidays and severe snow delay but he still managed to finish within 6 weeks. This guy is super responsible and reliable.

Vincent R.
Jan 2021
3.0
Basement Remodeling
We hired the contractor to finish our basement this past Fall, and we felt good about going with him when we met in the summer. He took the time to listen to our ideas and he had suggestions which we welcomed. Work commenced around the time promised. We were very excited about the project. The framers got to work and did an excellent job. The contractor was there to oversee and was open to a last minute addition of the door, which we appreciated. Plumbing began and the drywall started. We were happy with both. We'd like to give a shout out to the plumber, Danny. Hes an aspiring master plumber who did a nice job with our plumbing needs. The drywall crew worked fast and were very understanding when we were in a stressful situation where we needed a new HVAC system at the last minute. The drywall looked good. The electrician, Jeff, also did a nice job and was very thorough and asked questions. The tile workers did a nice job in the bathroom. Our contractor did an exceptional job with constructing the book shelf of my dreams. We were very happy with it! There was a major situation with the painter which slowed the project down, and that's when the headaches began. Now, the contractor worked things out and was responsive, but we were a bit unsettled when we were told that he sent his third best painter who rushed on jobs before. The paint job was awful, which the contractor agreed, and we cut ties with the painter moving forward. Trust was quite shaky after that. The contractor offered to send another painter, but we declined after the first experience. After that situation, there suddenly felt like there was a mad rush to get the job done and move on. In fact, those very words were expressed to us a number of times. We were put in situations where we felt like we were nagging the contractor, which wasn't our intention. We were in situations where we had to inform him that his sub-contractors were not showing up when they should of which resulted in his becoming angry with them and that made us unsettled a great deal when he vented. There were many instances where it seemed like the sub-contractors were not communicating with the contractor. As work was nearing an end, and also when the project was completed, that's when we began to notice poor craftsmanship. The paint job was really bad as mentioned, but then (weeks after the project was completed) we discovered a shut-off valve was buried in the ceiling. During the project. another one stuck out of the wall and the ceiling. We couldn't use a conventional access panel because of it. The caulking in the bathroom around the sink is smeared along the top edge and down the side of the vanity and needs to be redone. We very much liked the wainscotting and trim crew. They did a great job installing all of it and installing the doors (which are beautiful). However, soon after the project was completed, we were told by several visitors that the wainscotting comes out further than the chair rails and that the gaps were pretty large. We didnt know this because we trusted the process, but now we've hired someone else to rip out the chair rails and do it properly (along with sanding the walls and repainting everything). In addition, two types of wainscotting was installed. One a paint grade and the other a glossy grade that's not made to be painted. All of this was very stressful, and honestly, at the end, we were ready to get it finished and move on with our lives. The customer service in the closing weeks was unsatisfactory and towards the end, the contractor came around rarely. We know that a contractor cant be there every minute during the job, but if the contractor had been there often enough, we feel these mistakes could have been avoided. We felt like a nuisance rather than a valued customer. Was the
Response from

"There was nothing wrong with anything we did except for the paint job. I immediately fired the painter after the unsatisfactory painting he did to the ceiling and walls. As far as every other complaint this customer has, none of it was ever brought up to me except for the painting issue. Everything else he is complaining about I only found out about it by reading this review. I would have fixed anything he was not happy with had I known about it. It is stated right on my contract that we cannot warranty any materials or products. He is just another customer that expects a $50,000 job done for $25,000"


Steven E.
Nov 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris was a pleasure to work with. He adjusted to a varying deadline and took note of details added later in the project.

Nik G.
Nov 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
When it comes to getting things done on time and with 100% quality - Chris is the #1 guy out there. He completed my 1400 sqft basement with all bells and whistles in just 5 week timeframe. The value for money was amazing and he beat the prices of many other contractors by a lot. I would highly recommend Chris and his guys for any basement remodeling

Ralph A.
Oct 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000,000
Good price. High Quality work. Pleasant to work with.

Steven Z.
Sep 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100,000
Chris does good work and has very solid subcontractors. You can't beat the value you get for your money.

Susan H.
Apr 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
He was wonderful to work with. He did a wonderful job on our basement He was super particular making sure I was informed every step of the way, and was satisfied with the work they were doing.

Brad B.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
We hired C Brennan Construction to finish our basement. It was a start to finish job. We added a full bathroom, bedroom/office, a playroom, bar, and entertainment area. Chris (the owner) and his guys showed up on time or early every morning as promised at 7:30-45. We were told the job would take 6.5 weeks. The guys were completed within a day of that deadline. Chris and all of the guys were professional, clean, respectful, and answered all of our questions each day. We were thankfull for a solid job at a great price. Would hire again. Thank you Chris and crew!

John S.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
We had a basement flood which pretty damaged our entire basement so we contracted C. Brenan Construction to do the work. Once the job went underway, Chris showed up on time, responded quickly, he took his time to do very detailed oriented work. The quality came out really well. For example, he built some brand new custom cabinets and installed them in the laundry room. Everyone compliments me when they come over to my house and see these brand new cabinets.

Kyra H.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
This was our first major remodeling project ever. We spent a lot of time researching our basement remodeling options. Within the first 5 minutes of C. Brennan looking at our basement, he laid everything out quickly and more efficiently than we had originally envisioned. He was straight forward with the cost involved and his contract was black and white. He was very flexible with any changes we threw at him, along with him offering great suggestions. When the basement was complete, it looked better than we imagined. We will be looking to hire him again for future projects.

John M.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
C.Brennan Construction offered me one of the best prices on the market for finishing my basement. He scheduled the work on a weekly basis and got done on time. Quality of work was great and my basement looks amazing. I recommend Chris to everyone in need of a new/remodeling project.

Fred C.
Mar 2020
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris and his team were awesome! On time courteous great work, changed on the fly with out ideas and built our dream! I recommend him if you want an honest man who goes above to make sure you satisfied. Old school with old school results!

Gagan J.
Jan 2020
0.5
Basement Remodeling
Dont hire this guy, he is a cheat. He left my project incomplete and took the money. Be careful when you pay money to him, he will ask for deposit and then weekly payments. Modus operandi is he will ask for check every 5 days when little or no work is done and start taking payments away. Also be careful about the material you purchase, he will make you order it in his name and then have you pay for it and then start taking it from your garage one item at a time. STAY AWAY.
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"This guy turned a simple three week job into a nightmare. He added two weeks worth of x-tras that he didn't want to pay for. It took me 45 minutes of haggling and negotiations with him just to get weekly checks out of him as per the contract. He told my trim team ,when they showed up with only two days of work left to finish the job " don"t worry about getting paid by Chris, I"ll pay you". This made my trim sub foreman very uncomfortable, he called me and told me he didn' t feel comfortable finishing this job, because either him or I are going to get burned by this customer for a final payment . He promptly left the job never to return. This customer accused me of stealing his materials but what I can't get through to him is that the materials are included in my contract. Please read the rest of my reviews and decide for yourself if this review has any merit."


David K.
Dec 2019
5.0
Basement Remodeling
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500,000
Chris was very easy to work with. He knows a lot about basements and has great ideas. However he was open to changes that we had and worked with us for a very good outcome. We added things along the way and were charged accordingly but not over charged. We wanted a basic basement remodel and got exactly what we asked for. Would definitely recommend and we will use him again.
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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

PA093200

Trade License Locale

PA

Trade License Expiration

07/05/2026

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FAQ

C. Brennan Construction, Inc. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Yes, C. Brennan Construction, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, C. Brennan Construction, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, C. Brennan Construction, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, C. Brennan Construction, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, C. Brennan Construction, Inc. offers warranties.

Contact Information

309 Tuckerton Road, Reading, PA 19605

Service Hours

Sunday:8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday:7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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