zevo Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Lookin to have my basement finished...anybody recommend anyone in the western new york area...
KRC Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 An inside joke for some who know my issues with a certain contractor.
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 What exactly do you mean by finish? drywall, ceiling? Do it yourself-its actually fun. Carpet? Do NOT DO THAT YOURSELF. $89 At Lowe's to install and the best money I ever spent. Kid they sent over worked like a mule for 3 hrs and did a great job.
Fezmid Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Spend a few bucks and get an Angies List membership (http://www.angieslist.com). When I was finishing my basement a few years ago, I was looking for local contractors and every time I called one for a quote, they would be late, not come at all, or give outrageous quotes. I bought Angies List, looked for the highest rated ones, and I *never* had a problem from then on. Everyone arrived when they said they would (or called if they were going to be a little late), and the work was all done perfectly. We now keep the membership in case we need emergency home repairs. Worked great when the ignition on our furnace went out a couple of years back, and again when the garage door spring broke. Highly recommended!
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Spend a few bucks and get an Angies List membership (http://www.angieslist.com). When I was finishing my basement a few years ago, I was looking for local contractors and every time I called one for a quote, they would be late, not come at all, or give outrageous quotes. I bought Angies List, looked for the highest rated ones, and I *never* had a problem from then on. Everyone arrived when they said they would (or called if they were going to be a little late), and the work was all done perfectly. We now keep the membership in case we need emergency home repairs. Worked great when the ignition on our furnace went out a couple of years back, and again when the garage door spring broke. Highly recommended! Must not say anything about Minnesota weather here
zevo Posted January 9, 2011 Author Posted January 9, 2011 Spend a few bucks and get an Angies List membership (http://www.angieslist.com). When I was finishing my basement a few years ago, I was looking for local contractors and every time I called one for a quote, they would be late, not come at all, or give outrageous quotes. I bought Angies List, looked for the highest rated ones, and I *never* had a problem from then on. Everyone arrived when they said they would (or called if they were going to be a little late), and the work was all done perfectly. We now keep the membership in case we need emergency home repairs. Worked great when the ignition on our furnace went out a couple of years back, and again when the garage door spring broke. Highly recommended! Yep I was a member of angies list for a year and did find my hardwood floor guy....It is a nice site and was helpful but im currently not a member. And by basement finishing...i mean basically turning into a giant family room with a projector setup and such. nothing too fancy but with some nice finishes. Im looking for drywall, wood laminate flooring, upgraded trimwork such as wainscoting (spelling) and crown moulding...I am also goin to try something different and not finsish the ceiling and black it out with a matte black paint.
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Yep I was a member of angies list for a year and did find my hardwood floor guy....It is a nice site and was helpful but im currently not a member. And by basement finishing...i mean basically turning into a giant family room with a projector setup and such. nothing too fancy but with some nice finishes. Im looking for drywall, wood laminate flooring, upgraded trimwork such as wainscoting (spelling) and crown moulding...I am also goin to try something different and not finsish the ceiling and black it out with a matte black paint. Again do it yourself. Nothing there you can't do yourself, and you will take a great deal of pride in the room. Far more then writing a check. Believe me, once you get started it's not that intimidating.
zevo Posted January 9, 2011 Author Posted January 9, 2011 Again do it yourself. Nothing there you can't do yourself, and you will take a great deal of pride in the room. Far more then writing a check. Believe me, once you get started it's not that intimidating. i dont have appropriate tools...i have never done anything like this in my life...i dont have the extra time to do such a project...believe me if i thought i could do this...i might attempt it....not worth the trial and error that would occur.
Hammered a Lot Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Yep I was a member of angies list for a year and did find my hardwood floor guy....It is a nice site and was helpful but im currently not a member. And by basement finishing...i mean basically turning into a giant family room with a projector setup and such. nothing too fancy but with some nice finishes. Im looking for drywall, wood laminate flooring, upgraded trimwork such as wainscoting (spelling) and crown moulding...I am also goin to try something different and not finsish the ceiling and black it out with a matte black paint. Where are you located? I know of a couple of contractors. One of my neighbors did a ton of basement/man cave/video room work for Bills players. Whitner and Youboty. I'm a member of Angies list. I got 2 calls from customers 2 years ago. Angies List constantly contacts me to spend $ to get prime listings space Edited January 9, 2011 by Hammered a Lot
zevo Posted January 9, 2011 Author Posted January 9, 2011 Where are you located? I know of a couple of contractors. One of my neighbors did a ton of basement/man cave/video room work for Bills players. Whitner and Youboty. I'm a member of Angies list. I got 2 calls from customers 2 years ago. Angies List constantly contacts me to spend $ to get prime listings space Hammered...Iam located in East Amherst...
Cadidliac Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 An inside joke about the Bills??? Ask Mr. Wilson..........
Hammered a Lot Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Hammered...Iam located in East Amherst... PM sent with contractors cell number.
plenzmd1 Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Far more then writing a check. Thats why I went to school and work my ass off..so I can write checks instead of doing pain in the ass stuff like this Edited January 10, 2011 by plenzmd1
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