The Better Basement Company

basement contractor

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 trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes

Reviews

4.725 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Aniruddha K.
01/2025
5.0
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.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Andrea G.
01/2020
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000

rebecca l.
10/2019
3.0
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

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
3.0


john p.
09/2017
5.0
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!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julio C.
03/2017
3.3
Not yet started but so far very professional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Victor J.
08/2013
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,012

Nick B.
05/2013
N/A
The men I dealt with - Charles and Dave Moore were friendly, professional, prompt and accomplished everything asked for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Jason M.
10/2012
N/A
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,850

Dan A.
12/2011
N/A
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Hani B.
07/2011
N/A
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dureen C.
10/2010
5.0
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!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa L.
05/2010
5.0
Joe and Leo were wonderful to work with. Our basement is beautiful. We got everything we wanted and more! Highly recommended!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard h.
12/2009
5.0
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!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ross H.
12/2009
5.0
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...

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

michael s.
07/2009
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan C.
05/2009
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

EUGENE A.
09/2008
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dawn W.
09/2008
5.0
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!!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gail K.
06/2008
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debbie P.
04/2008
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dong L.
04/2008
5.0
Great!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Edward H.
03/2008
5.0
Fast and thorough.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    2347 S Branch Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08853

    thebetterbasementcompany.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day
    Sunday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    13VH01674200
    Trade License Locale
    NJ
    Trade License Expiration
    03/31/2025
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    basement contractor

    FAQ

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Sunday: Open All Day

    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

    thebetterbasementcompany.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day
    Sunday:
    Open All Day