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It went nowhere. I asked Kaitlyn to please allow me to speak to someone who can help if she is not in a position to help. She told me she was the owner implying there was really no one else to escalate this to. The conversation continued but then suddenly a man jumped on the phone and started speaking to me in a harsh way. Who is this, I asked? He replied this is her father but did provide his name. Wondering why Kaitlyn needed her father to speak for her (he later clarified that he was also the owner), I attempted to reason with the gentleman in the same manner but to no end. He was willing to discount $49 from any work he does but won't honor the original terms. That was not an acceptable resolution as that does not come close to the original deal of $49 for $249. Also he even told me that $49 won't buy much of his time. As both parties were partially to at fault, a more equitable resolution is warranted but the provider failed to see it that way. I acknowledge the fact that I should have been more proactive before the expiry of the coupon. But life events happen sometimes when you least expect. With so many providers out there why should I choose on that doesn't even acknowledge their mistake? Who knows... perhaps I lost $49 but perhaps saved some headache in the long run.
Description of Work: Provider did NOTHING. I bought the Angie's List coupon for "$49 for $249 Worth of Electrical Services", completed the "member suggested dates" on the form at purchase. Provider emailed me to ask which dates and times work for me. I promptly responded. I never heard back from the provider. Due to a sudden and prolonged family situation I was forced to deal with, I lost sight of this purchase and the fact that provider failed to respond. I contacted the provider via email and politely asked when they can provide the service that I already paid for. Got a response requesting that I call the office to set up an appointment. I spoke with Kaitlyn and explained the situation. She told me in so many words that they can not honor terms of the original coupon as it has expired. I attempted to reason that while that is true, I did make an honest attempt at communication (provided my availability twice) but they also dropped the ball by failing properly respond and asked for an equitable resolution.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$49
Response from Better Built Basements LLC
He Spoke with Kaitlyn and was being rude about the expired coupon. I then spoke with the customer and explained that we would be happy to come out and look at his job. I explained to him that the coupon expired after 6 months and that after almost 10 months we would honor the 49.00 he paid and look at the work to see what we could do. He proceeded to threaten me with a bad review on Angies list if I didn't meet his demands. I asked him several times if he wanted us to look at his work and he said I was not meeting his needs. I tried to be reasonable with the customer and he wasn't seeing it anyway but his way. The coupon was very clear how long it was good for. I think six months is a reasonable time to make an appointment and get your work done.We would have gladly honored the money the customer paid.
Daniel E.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We had them look at several switches and give a quote on a ceiling fan installation. They do good work and we'd definitely recommend them. The one person that came out identified that we had a short in our kitchen light, and was able to resolve it in less than an hour.
Description of Work: I purchased an electrical deal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Jeffrey M.
09/2014
5.0
home remodeling, woodworking
+ 0 more
Amazing!!!!!! Our family was expanded and we needed to add another room to the house. Not having the money to move or add on we hired Better Built Basements to remodel the inside of our house. Wow!!! Jim (the owner) came to our house for a free estimate and helped us design our new dream home. I couldn't believe the amount of work they completed in the first day. They had the demo and framing done in less than 1 day. Everything else was smooth sailing. Jim and his staff were open to changes my wife wanted to make along the way. Jim, Don, Rick and the entire staff did an amazing job and I'm sure we'll have them back for future projects. This is the 3rd time we've used Better Built Basements. Each time they seem to step up there game. Words can not express the work they've done. A million thank yous!!!!! Jeff, Barb, Madsion and Cash.
Description of Work: Converted small dining room into a baby's room. Took down the wall between the living room and kitchen to make an open concept room. Added Cabinets into the kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Benedicta O.
09/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
They did provide the measurements but we did not end up using them for the actual work.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $49 for Custom Basement Design with Measurements and a Set of Plans
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49.99
Chris W.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, basement remodeling
+ 1 more
Excellent service. Two technicians showed up on time and were very friendly. What I needed done was not complicated, and they were done within 20 mins. No complaints whatsoever.
Description of Work: Fixed faulty wiring in kitchen; installed ceiling lamp
The first few meetings with the design consultant were very smooth and he delivered a quote very quickly. We were looking at other contractors as well, so he understood that and did not cross the line between following up and being overbearingly pushy. When we finally made te decision to go with Better Built Basements, the original design consultant and one of the company owners came to the house to discuss all the details and to sign the contract. I was impressed that the company owners are closely involved with the work. That showed me right away that they care about the customer and the final product. The project started on time and all laborers were very professional and courteous. They also use an online scheduling tool so that you can log on and see what work is scheduled for that week in your home. This was very convenient. At one point during the project, there was a concern about a particular portion that didn't seem to be going the way we wanted it to go. I contacted them with our concerns, and within an hour, the owners were at my home to view the progress and discuss our concerns. Overall, the quality of work is very good and the price is fair. The real value stands in the time between start and finish. In just over a month, my basement went from bare concrete walls and floor, to a nice two room addition to my home. I give my highest recommendation for Better Built Basements to anyone looking to have this type of work done in their home.
Description of Work: Finished basement with two rooms, closets, new staircase, doors, drywall, carpet, drop ceiling, trim, painting and electrical.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
Douglas M.
07/2014
1.0
ceramic tile, basement remodeling
+ 0 more
Provider came out after long wait to schedule then did not provide estimate in timely manner..got tired of waiting and the whole process with this provider.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$49
Response from Better Built Basements LLC
Customer screamed at my office staff and was rude. We chose not to move forward with the project based on that interaction.
Tim L.
07/2014
3.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
The online scheduling worked out fine.
Description of Work: Custom basement design with measurements and a set of plans. They provided a quote to do the work and we decided not to go with them.
Talk about unfinished to unbelievable! Better Built Basements turned our basement into a new living space. We have a new tv room, kids play/rec room, and a new 1/2 bathroom. The services provided included....Framing, insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical (including baseboard heat), carpet, paint, ceramic tile, drop ceiling, closets, shelving, and added a new french door. Also, all the little extra work that was completed was a treat. Randy, Jim and Wayne are true professionals and were a pleasure to work with. Kim and Kaitlyn from the office were excellent as well, always prompt to respond to our constant and annoying questions. Every subcontractor that worked in our home from BBB were always courteous and respectful. They always cleaned up when they were done. I recommend them to anyone thinking about getting their basement finished. Excellent work!
Description of Work: Full basement finish and 1/2 bath install.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Mark U.
07/2014
5.0
basement remodeling, woodworking
+ 0 more
We selected 4 different Angie's list contractors to quote on my wife's office project. She is a landscape architect and designed her office exactly how she wanted it with special size drawers, cabinets and a built in desk. BBB was prompt to look at the job and had a quote to us in one week. Most others contractors took over 3-4 weeks to provide us with quotes. BBB was not the lowest price, but their professionalism and communication was top notch, following up with my wife on the specifics of what she wanted. Once we paid the 50% deposit, they turned the custom cabinets and built ins around in approx. 4 weeks and installed everything in 3 days. The quality of the materials and the installation were excellent. Don, the lead carpenter was very experienced and did everything to make the job perfect. We had problems with the drawer sliders and they came back and replaced them twice until they worked exactly the way my wife wanted and how they were specified. It was great to have a contractor tell us - "we will make it right until your happy" and follow through. The entire office looks fantastic and my wife is very happy. We had a number of smaller repairs on other built ins in our house that we ashed BBB to repair. Don fixed everything in one day. Everyone at the company is passionate about the customer and their satisfaction. We can highly recommend BBB - they are top notch.
Description of Work: Complete build and install of our home office and small repairs around the house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Douglas M.
06/2014
1.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They offered a deal for electrical service for 49 bucks..i'm not sure why they did since they are a basement finishing company...I wanted a ceiling fan installed in my living room..they failed to return calls said they would get back to me never did..finally set up an appointment a week after talking with the office girl..the appointment was just for an estimate but she said the job could probably be done that week..it's been over a week and no estimate or response. I've been trying to get this job done since may...I'm done and just want my money back.
Description of Work: Finally came out and looked at the job after months of trying to get someone to come out and failed returned call after call..
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$49
Response from Better Built Basements LLC
We do have an electrical company besides Better Built Basements. Its not unreasonable to wait a week or so for an estimate during the busiest time of the year.We met with the customer last week and the estimate was ready to go and just had not been emailed out. We will contact the customer and try to rectify the situation.
Sara V.
06/2014
1.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
My husband and I scheduled an appointment on Monday for Thursday morning. I stayed home and my husband and I waited...and waited...no show. No call. No rescheduling. No apology or explanation . Just never showed up wasting our time and getting our hopes up for nothing. Very frustrating experience trying to find help with some work in our home.
Description of Work: Scheduled an appointment, no show
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Better Built Basements LLC
Unfortunately the lead sheet for this appointment was misplaced. We found it the next day and called the customer with no return phone call. We would be happy to reschedule with the owner if the customer chooses. We apologize for any inconvenience. We have left another message to try and remedy the situation. Better Built Basements
Stephen Z.
06/2014
5.0
carpet installation, electrician, interior painters, home remodeling, plumbing, basement remodeling
+ 4 more
Wow... Really all I can say about Jim & Chris and the whole Better Built Basements crew is.... Awesome. As our family's first major project on our house, I couldn't be happier with the end result AND the team that did it. Jim was more than accommodating to all of my questions (and there were lots of them, lol) and scheduling needs. The crew that performed the work: Gregg, Doug, Mike (electrical), Mike (Painting), the plumbing crew(sorry I forgot their names) who did some extra work for me while he was here, the carpet crew who had to come out twice due to manufacturing defect in the carpet, and Jose... I know I am leaving out some people so apologize... Everyone was awesome, friendly, professional, and kept the place clean. The Craftsmanship was excellent, and if I ever wanted something changed or had a question, they were all willing to answer and accommodate my needs. Scheduling was amazing too, who has ever heard of a project finishing in the time quoted during initial contact... We have. They quoted about a month, and finished just about a month to the day from start to finish. Excellent and true to their word. Thanks BBB Team for making what my son has now commandeered as HIS playroom, a beautiful new addition to the house that will get a LOT of use for the years to come.
Description of Work: Full basement Finish, and 1/2 bath install.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$31,000
Matthew J.
06/2014
5.0
doors, heating & air conditioning/hvac, basement remodeling
+ 1 more
The whole process was very professional - from the estimate to the final walkthrough. BBB has their stuff together, they tell you what they're going to do and do it. I think the project took 4 weeks to complete form the start date. They have an online calendar that keeps you informed of who's coming and when, and everyone showed up when they were suppose to. All the workers were very professional. The work is done to a high standard and we're very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Finished the basement with two rooms. • Upgraded our HVAC system to have a new zone to control heat and air in the basement. • Framed, insulated, sheetrocked both rooms • Did all electrical including sub-panel • Installed french doors between the two rooms • Installed new stairs with oak treads • Built custom bookcase that opens like a door to hide utility room • Installed subfloor and vinyl planks • All finishing work, painting, molding, etc
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000
Vinny G.
06/2014
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
+ 0 more
Better Built Basements turned our basement into a beautiful finished family room. The services provided included.... Insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical ( including baseboard heat), carpet, paint, ceramic tile, ceiling, and they hung my TV on the wall... Chris, Randy, Jim are true professionals and were a pleasure to work with. Every person that stepped in our home from BBB were always courteous and respectful.. Kaitlyn and Kim in the office are awesome. They were very timely in their responses with any questions my wife and I had. We received 3 quotes for our basement work and BBB came in the lowest. I would definitely recommend them to anyone thinking about finishing their basement.. Job well done!
Description of Work: They remodeled/refinished our basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Srini C.
06/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
I ended up using them to complete the project. They were on time and very professional. Everything was completed one schedule.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Custom Basement Design with Measurements and Set of Plans.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Donna S.
06/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
This went very well. The crew communicated well along the way, and this moved much more quickly than I had expected. Actually, any delays were my fault for being slow to make choices, or decisions! I was very happy with the work - high quality. There were a few times when we had to figure something out - and those conversations went very well. Overall - I would recommend BBB to anyone.
Description of Work: BBB completely gutted and then refinished our basement. This is a fairly large basement and the remodel included changing the footprint of the existing finished space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Jennifer G.
05/2014
5.0
home remodeling, basement remodeling
+ 0 more
On time on budget. They did a phenomenal job. I am extremely happy. Very professional and on time every morning. They are the premier basement finishing company in the area. I was absolutely thrilled with their work. Project management website to let you know the work they were doing each day. All the contractors were very respectful, clean, and professional. I dealt with the owner on a personal basic a couple of times, and he gave us an extra comfort level to make us feel well about the job.
Description of Work: Started in April and Finished in May, and they refinished my whole basement in a fast manner. Full Bathroom. Complete refinish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$38,000
Patricia D.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, insulation, home remodeling, basement remodeling
+ 4 more
My bathroom was installed in two weeks. I was advised it can take 3 weeks and I expected it to last longer because of the inspections. However, it was finished in a shorter amount of time. Here's why I like BBB. 1. They are here when they say they will be at the time stated. The website Builder Trend keeps you informed of what jobs are scheduled for what day. 2. All of the workmen were extremely neat and got the job done as expected. 3. They are trustworthy. I worked from home the first day but felt I could comfortably go to work and not worry about what was being done at my house. I would come home and whatever was scheduled, was completed. If there is a question or concern, you are contacted promptly. 4. Per the contract, I picked out my fixtures, they picked them up and installed them. There were no surprises, the contract was met as written. 5. Everyone I came in contact with was professional and courteous. This is a big plus in my book! 6. After the sign-off of the job, I felt I could not live without an extra electrical outlet in the washer/dryer area (for ironing) and that the ceiling insulation and plastic covering was understandably disturbed and coming down in some places in the storage area. An email was sent and the result was that Jim sent two men to take care of these items on my schedule. No hassle--this is excellent customer service. It was done today. I am a satisfied customer from quote to end of job--plus some! If you are the type of customer that wants to be involved in every aspect of the job and wants to talk to each worker and ask questions as it goes along, you need to be available when they are at the job. Otherwise, you will not see or hear from them. This was not the case for me. I did not want to be home. If I had a question, I emailed the office or called and received my information promptly. I am planning on having them replace my basement stairs--they have a stair company! Also, I like the flooring so much I will be installing that in my other bathrooms. This is my 5 star endorsement for BBB.
Description of Work: Installed a half bathroom in my finished basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500
CAROLYN M.
05/2014
3.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
My husband called prior to purchasing to try to ask questions but they refused to talk to us unless we bought the certificate. That seemed ridiculous, but he purchased it anyway. A couple of months passed and I realized the work still wasn't done, so I contacted them. They were very nice and the girl who answered the phone was polite and helpful. When I described the ceiling work she had to talk to someone (contractor I think) and came back to say "sorry we don't do that type of work". Oh dear, well, we still had sliding doors to do, so I described that. Once again, she spoke to one of the contractors and they immediately said they didn't do that either. I must say I was not only disappointed but quite annoyed that a company who advertises that they do basements would neither do a basement typical ceiling nor typical sliding doors! I was appreciative to be able to get a refund or use the money as a credit to other Angies list purchases. Angie's list was very helpful and easy to deal with about this and they were also surprised that neither of these projects were able to be completed by this basement contractor. I'm sorry to say I cannot recommend them due to the inability of doing work that would normally be easy for a basement contractor to complete.
Description of Work: The deal was purchased for a day of contractor services from "Better Basements". We had two projects in mind when we purchased this. The first was a ceiling that needed repair (due to water leak, previously repaired), in a finished basement with textured ceiling. The 2nd were two sliding doors, like typical type from walk out basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$299
Ronald S.
05/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
They finished approximately a third of our basement including drywall, insulation, flooring, lighting, heating and ceiling. Their scheduling process was simple to follow. Everyone was extremently professional. Any concerns were addressed in a very timely manner. And overall, we feel the work was excellent and we would highly recommend Better Build Basement. Overall, it was a excellent experience and we would use them again if the opportunity presents itself.
Description of Work: We had them finish a basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Jamie S.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
+ 0 more
They were awesome! I was pleased with their professionalism, reliability, and workmanship.
Description of Work: Better Built Basements remodeled the basement, exercise room, and living room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000
Shari B.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, basement remodeling
+ 1 more
All the electrial outlets were repaired and power restored. They now can be used safely. The light fixture in the entry way was installed and provides a great deal of needed light and is very pretty. The microwave will be installed at a later date because cabinet work had to be done in order to install the microwave over the stove which will give me much more counter space. I have talked to Jim in the office and we are working on getting this work completed as soon as possible. I found everyone I spoke with to be very professional and friendly and most helpful. I would recommend this company to anyone that is in need of work.
Description of Work: I had some electrical outlets that had not been working for a while and they were able to get power to them so that I can now use them again and put the dangerous extension cords away. They also installed a light fixture in my hallway which now gives me a great deal more light. I wanted them to install a microwave over my stove but additional work has to be done before that can be completed. They are working with me to get that work done as soon as possible. I found the technician to be professional and kind and would definitely recommend this company to anyone who is looking to have work done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
RP E.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, basement remodeling
+ 1 more
He was on time, pleasant, worked fast, cleaned up. Totally perfect experience. Thanks!
Description of Work: One hour of electrician work. Installing light switches.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Katie K.
05/2014
4.0
basement remodeling
+ -1 more
Associate that came out to our house promptly was nice and professional. He listened to our needs and gave feedback. The set of plans that we received were very basic and the custom design was just a quote for work to be done that most companys offer for free. I also felt that their quote was high. We have not utilized them for this work.
Description of Work: We bought the $49.00 Custom Basement Design with Measurements and a Set of Plans.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
Response from Better Built Basements LLC
The customer got a quote for 20,862.00 for a totally finished basement for 567 square feet. That is all inclusive. We strive to give every customer the highest quality and we will generally not be the lowest bid. You cannot give great service and high quality for the lowest price. I hope the customer will keep us in mind for future projects.
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Service Categories
Basement Remodeling,
Electrical,
Drywall,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Lighting,
General Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Insulation,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking
FAQ
Better Built Basements LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Better Built Basements LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Better Built Basements LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Better Built Basements LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Better Built Basements LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Better Built Basements LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Better Built Basements LLC offers warranties.
Better Built Basements LLC offers the following services: Remodeling-basement, kitchen, sunroom & bathroom. Demolition. Framing. Electrical. Plumbing. Insulation. Drywall. Trim installation. Windows. Doors. Painting. Carpet. Laminate flooring. Ceramic tile. Hardwood flooring.