How to Achieve a Beautifully Finished Basement in Massachusetts

Remove Old Materials

Rarely are basements clean, blank slates for us to transform. Before we begin, our installers remove existing old materials that often have been damaged by moisture or mold.

Signature Basement Design removes:

• Drywall
• Wood
• Linoleum flooring
• Other materials that have been damaged by mold & humidity

You can trust Signature Basement Design to safely remove ill-purposed, hazardous, mold-ridden materials from your basement and replce them with products guaranteed to last in basement environments. Schedule a free on-site estimate for basement finishing in Shrewsbury, Natick, and Southborough today!

Install Basement Windows & Staircases

Once we've cleared the basement of unwanted materials, we can move on to the fixed basement structures like windows and staircases. Then, we focus on getting the basement stairs ready for finishing so they're ready to accept the basement walls when we install them. Order of ops is key in proper installation!

If egress windows are part of your finished basement plan, we will install those first as well so that we know how much space we'll need to allocate for the walls. This ensures an accurate fit.

Install Basement Walls & Doors

Our first, and arguably most important, step in installing our basement walls is the fire blocking.

Next, we customize the basement walls to fit with the windows. This is also when we create wire channels for electrical outlets and light switches. Finally, our finished basement doors are installed on the closets, between rooms, and leading upstairs.

For a clean installation, we either cut our basement wall systems outdoors, or we cut them indoors with a vacuum and saw combination, which helps reduce dust potential. Let us do the work for you, call us today for a free basement finishing estimate in Shrewsbury.

Install Basement Drop Ceiling & Lighting

First, we box out the girders and beams to make room for our wireframes, simultaneously planning your basement ceiling to work around any obstacles, including vents. We carefully install the crown molding and lighting before installing the drop ceiling tiles themselves for a close fit. Lastly, before installing the tiles themselves, we make sure all basement lighting is in place.

*Our basement ceiling tiles include a 30-year warranty against mold, mildew, and sagging so you can enjoy your finished basement worry-free for decades to come.

Place Basement Flooring & Underlayment 

Once we've finished installing the walls and doors, we clean up the dust and install your finished basement flooring. All of our basement flooring options are ready to use the minute they're installed because we don't use grout or adhesives. We can even work with uneven floors and will often use a one-mil underlayment to help dampen any noise.

Add Trim & Finishing Touches

At Signature Basement Design, we never forget thefinishing touches that make your space uniquely yours. We offer an appealing range of designs for base trim and casing for your basement walls and doors. These simple design details can be the difference between liking and loving your basement.

Many of our customers request special finishing touches in their home, from custom shelving and TV mounts to wall lighting and discreetly colored outlets.

Every finshed basement is different, crafted for and by each specific homeowner. Make sure yours is designed to accomplish exactly what you want it to, with your style in the forefront!

The Cleanup

Signature Basement Design doesn't consider a project complete until our team performs a thorough site cleanup. After we finish installing your brand new finished basement, we clear out all the dust and debris that come from a job well done.

We will handle the disposal of any and all materials and debris removed from your basement during the basement finishing process, including materials we remove from previous basement remodeling projects.