Basement finishing
Framing, insulation, drywall, ceilings, and trim to turn an open basement into a family room, an office, or guest space.
Basement remodeling in Doylestown, PA
S & B Construction and Remodeling turns unfinished and half-finished basements into lower-level living space: framing, drywall, flooring on concrete, trim, and lighting, planned around moisture, ceiling height, and how the family will use the room.
What a basement remodel involves
A basement is usually the least expensive way to add a room, because the structure already exists, and the easiest room to get wrong because of water. S & B Construction and Remodeling starts with the slab and the walls: where water has come in, where it could, and what the ceiling height and the mechanicals allow. Then we frame, insulate, coordinate the electrical, hang and finish the drywall, and install flooring made for concrete. In July we put a hardwood floor over concrete in a Lanark basement.
Flooring on concrete
Floors that hold up on a slab: hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, or tile, with the underlayment the slab needs.
Lighting, outlets, and ceilings
Recessed lighting, outlets where the furniture will go, and a ceiling that keeps access to the plumbing and shutoffs above it.
Walkouts and stairs
Walkout basements that open to a deck or patio, and stairs that make the lower level feel like part of the house.
Who you are hiring
Registered
Fully insured and registered in Pennsylvania, with contractor ID PA064542 you can verify yourself.
One point of contact
Brian does the walkthrough and the estimate, plans the job, and is the person you call from the first day to the last.
Permits
When a job needs a township permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections. That goes into the plan before demolition, not after.
Reputation
Homeowners can check S & B Construction and Remodeling's reviews and ratings on Google, the BBB, HomeAdvisor, and Yelp before they ever call.
Finish work
Trim lines, tile transitions, railings, and cabinet fit get checked before we call a room done, and the final walkthrough is with you.
Schedule
Materials, timing, and the other trades are booked before work starts, so you know what is happening in the house each week.
Read our reviews
Dr. Gerald L. Keller
My experience with S&B Construction was excellent. Project was started on time as promised in the contract. Their work was completed with expert professionalism, and we highly recommend this contracting company.
Dave O
We hired S&B to upgrade a hall bathroom. Bryan was prompt and thorough with communication, gave very clear pricing, arrived on time, and hit his timing perfect.
Marc Platt
Our dream kitchen came out beautifully with nice details. Brian was easy to communicate with and not afraid to put effort into helping us achieve our vision.
John Swarr
Brian and his team completed a beautiful indoor/outdoor project of our walkout basement, second story deck, and covered outdoor living room/patio.
Michael Arevalo
From the very first consultation to the final walkthrough, Brian and his team exceeded every expectation. Their professionalism, transparency, and craftsmanship were top-notch.
Justin Shimanek
Brian was great to work with for tile work in my kitchen. He came out quickly, got an estimate the same day, and the quality of craftsmanship was outstanding.
Allison McDonald
Had my bathroom shower remodeled. Brian had great suggestions and convinced me to make the shower space larger. I am extremely happy with what he has done.
Michael Procaccino
Brian did a punch list of repairs at my house. If Brian does a project, he's going to do it right and he is very detail-oriented with everything he does.
From the first call to the final walkthrough
01.First call
A short call about the project: the room or the yard, the house, when you want it done, and what is not working now.
02.Walkthrough
Brian comes out, measures, looks at what is behind the walls or under the old deck where he can, and separates the must-haves from the nice-to-haves.
03.Written estimate
You get the scope and the price in writing: materials, access, the order of the work, and the schedule.
04.Selections, permits, and schedule
You pick the materials. We pull the permit when the job needs one, book the trades, and give you a working schedule before demolition.
05.Construction
Structure first, then the finish work. Inside the house, we keep a path through it while we are there.
06.Final walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you and fix anything on the list before we call it done.
Before you schedule the estimate
Do you check for water problems before finishing a basement?
Yes. We look at the slab, the walls, and any past staining before framing starts. If there is active water, that gets fixed first, because finishes over a wet basement do not last.
Do basement remodels need permits?
Framing, electrical, and any new bathroom usually do in Bucks and Montgomery County townships. We plan the permit and the inspections into the schedule.
What flooring works on a basement slab?
Engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, and tile all work with the right underlayment. We talk through moisture and the underlayment before you choose.
Get a free estimate
Tell S & B Construction and Remodeling about the project and we will set up a free estimate. Call directly, or send the details through the form.