Just Basements

Basement Renovation
Whitby ON L1N 1P2
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Jennifer Reid from Oshawa
Jennifer Reid from Oshawa
1 review , ON
10/10

Basement Reno

We had eight quotes from various contractors for our basement. Reiner showed up and we knew immediately that he was the person to hire for our basement project. He gave us an itemized quote right away, and stayed close to the budget throughout the whole job. He was the ONLY contractor that could move our low hanging duct work so that we didn't have four foot bulk heads blocking our space. Glen, John and George were very professional and friendly. They always kept our living space dust free. The end result was a professional looking basement which included a beautiful built-in cabinet over top of our fireplace, and an amazing space for my husbands home office. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Reiner and his team from Just Basements. They all take pride in the work that they do. Our basement has become the envy of our friends and family. The only problem we have is making the rest of our home look as good as our newly renovated space. Thank you Just Basements for a job well done.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Francois Collat from Whitby
Francois Collat from Whitby
1 review Whitby, ON
10/10

Basement Renovations

We actually did two basements with Just Basements. The first basement sold our first house in 2 days. The new owner loves it!! So we hired them again to do the basement in our new house.
The quality of the work is very good and Reiner, the owner, is very good at designing the space to make it very useful and functional.
We also like that once you get the quote, outside if you change what you want, there is almost no change from the quote, so no nasty surprise.
We would and have recommended Just Basement to anybody who mentioned wanting to redo their basement. It is worth the investment.

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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Francois,
Thank you for the kind words, it is greatly appreciated. It was nice to have your repeat business. Both projects were interesting in the obstacles that had to be either worked around or altered, and both spaces turned out great given the limitations.
Thanks again, and hoping you are enjoying the new place.

Nancy Hall from Whitby
Nancy Hall from Whitby
1 review Whitby, ON
10/10

Basement Renovation

When we moved into our house the basement was unfinished with concrete walls. Reiner was referred to us by family. He provided a design plan, budget and timeline and essentially stuck to it. The finished result is a gorgeous recreation room with fireplace with beautiful trim details, bedroom, soundproofed music room, full bathroom, furnace room and storage. This involved redoing all ductwork to maximize ceiling height, installing 200 AMP service, installing gas lines for stove/BBQ/fireplace and installing a new furnace. All workers were courteous and very tidy. Reiner was not the cheapest quote but the work was outstanding. We would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Nancy thanks for taking the time to write the review. I'm glad you are enjoying the space. You might see me on the water skipping by your cottage this summer.

Deb Macdonnell from Oshawa
Deb Macdonnell from Oshawa
1 review Oshawa, ON
10/10

Basement renovation

Just Basements allowed me to pursue my small business goals from home by creating a beautiful/professional space. This space doubles as my family gym, recreation and entertainment space. Despite this duo purpose a professional image is maintained. I am regularly complimented. Reiner and his team are very reliable, trustworthy people. They worked very hard, were fully on budget and timely. This was extremely important to me and my family. They respected my family and my home. I will turn to Reiner and his team again for further renovations in the near future.

Approximate cost of services:
$38,000.00
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Thanks for the review. It was a pleasure working with you on this project. I have included your desk cabinet under the custom built ins section of our website. I hope the space has helped your business prosper while being close and available to family.

Arden Vanerhorst from Oshawa
Arden Vanerhorst from Oshawa
1 review Oshawa, ON
10/10

Partial Basement Renovation

Very impressed with attention to detail - eg each drywall screen looks to be linear with the other. Guests of ours actually marvelled at how professionally drywall was put up and screwed in.

Cleaned workspace before leaving, leaving area as clean, if not cleaner, then original.

Would definately recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Company Response

Arden thanks for the review. While the space was semi finished and simple it should serve those boys well as a play area. It was a pleasure to implement as well as the media cabinet built in upstairs.
Thanks again, and thanks for taking care of my accounting needs. You make my business / life less stressfull.
Anyone looking for a great accountant in the Whitby area? Look up Arden Vanderhorst. You'll be glad you did.

Bill from Whitby
Bill from Whitby
2 reviews , ON
10/10

Basement Reno

We were looking to finish our basement to provide a recreational space for our home. After reviewing a number of potential contractors, we selected Just Basements. Reiner's team provided us with a design that opened up the space and really gave us what we needed. They moved the poorly laid out ductwork that the builder had left, move pillars, relocated the furnace and provided a layout that maximized our recreational space. The attention to detail and workmanship from Just Basements was fantastic. They were clean and efficient and the team was pleasant to have on the job. What stands out about Just Basements is their integrity. Reiner's team was upfront about design and costs and there were no surprise costs or changes. Honesty is something that is rare in this business and these guys have it in spades. I would not hesitate to use them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$90,000.00
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Company Response

Bill,
Thanks for the review, and thanks for pointing out the "no surprise costs or changes" this is something that I take great pride in. Our detailed quotes are what make doing business a pleasure. We don't play games with people like most contractors, our price is our price, and its an honest one for doing a great job. I want to avoid animousity at the end of a job at all cost and this system does just that.
Thanks again, it was a pleasure.

Brian Berry from Whitby
Brian Berry from Whitby
1 review Whitby, ON
10/10

Complete Basement Renovation

We had seen the Just Basements van riding around when we first moved into our development and when it came time to get a few quotes they were at the top of our list. We already had a good idea of what we wanted and out of the 5 quotes we received Reiner was the only one who offered suggestions on how we could improve the layout and design which were fantastic suggestions. Even during the work itself, his team were in constant communication with us and worked with us to offer solutions and were very proactive. We were extremely pleased with the attention to detail, cleanliness and solid work that Just Basements produced. I would recommend them to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Hey Brian thanks a ton. Your place was one of the funkier space we've done to date and it is one of reference on many occasions. From the curved walls and bulkheads to orange feature walls your place was an interesting task. It was proof that we are capable of more than "traditional style" and that contemporary and leading edge are also within our capabilities.
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us.

Tom Blainey from Ajax
Tom Blainey from Ajax
2 reviews Ajax, ON
8/10

Basement Home Theatre

We planned out a media room/home theatre in our unfinished basement and needed a contractor to do the job. After many unsatisfactory meetings with a few companies, Reiner of Just Basements came to our house. Unlike his predecessors he came armed with a tape measure and computer spreadsheets and was able to compute how much material and time the job was going to require and gave us a rough quote right away. Much better than the other guys who just "ballparked" a quote by looking at the space. Moving duct work and toilet stacks that others would have just boxed around with drywall was no problem for Reiner and his crew. Yes we ended up spending more than our original budget, but his attention to detail and trimming finishes were superb. He worked within our plan and desires to produce the exact results that we were hoping for. The only criticism I have of Just Basements was that they should have communicated more with us during the construction as a few problems that occurred could have been solved by a simple phone call. All in all I would recommend Just Basements for the quality of their work.

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Tom, thanks for the review. Your place was a great mix of some antique items incorporated into a great and interesting space when all done. Sorry for any lack of communications felt. I appreciate this comment all the same. I will take note and make a conscious improvement in this area if I haven't already done so in the many years since your project. I hope you're still getting out for all those great bike rides. I have taken on much of the same myself having logged over 1000km on my bike while recouping from an injury last spring. All the best in the future.

Richard Nash from Toronto
Richard Nash from Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement renovation

We had our basement totally renovated with a study area for the children, workout area, two piece bathroom, laundry room and walk up bar. The work was fantastic, quick and well done. The work men were very polite and answered any questions we had. Even after my son broke the banister several months later, Reiner came back to fix it. Great job!

Approximate cost of services:
$37,000.00
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Richard, We shoe horned a lot into that space but the end result was still a great functional place when all done. It was a pleasure working with you on this project. We seem to always have something on the go down in that development. Thanks again.

Deb & Al from Whitby
Deb & Al from Whitby
2 reviews Whitby, ON
10/10

Basement Renovation

Just Basements did an amazing job on our basement renovation. Their workers treated our home as if it was their own. They delivered a first rate quality product on time and on budget. During the project, they offered additional ideas for improvement that actually saved us money. I would never hesitate to recommend them to anyone and wish they did other renovations besides 'just basements'.

Approximate cost of services:
$38,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for the kind words and acknowledging the care and pride that my team takes in their workmanship and the manner in which they deliver our service. I couldn't do it without them.
All the best,
Reiner

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More about Just Basements

Let Just Basements make that dumping ground into an awesome beautiful functional space for your family to enjoy. Click the "show more galleries" option to browse our multiple project picture files to help you visualize what may be your future basement. You will note in our pictures that we don't just build unsightly bulkheads and walls around obstructions, limitations, and problems like other contractor's pictures on their websites. We deal with them properly by moving low ducts, plumbing stacks, poles or we alter the design to incorporate them. Everyone thinks they can finish basements but a great end product starts with a fantastic design. A design built on creativity, knowledge, and an abundance of experience. Call us, we are one of the best in the business.

CATEGORIES
Basement Renovation
SERVICES
Basement Renovations, Basement Apartments, Basement Design Service, Custom Built ins, Custom Cabinets.
SPECIALITIES
Basement Renovations, Basement Apartments, Basement Design Service, Custom Built ins, Custom Cabinets.
WEBSITE
http://www.justbasements.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
15
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
5
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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