Basement Finishing in PA and MD, including Cheltenham, Downingtown & Philadelphia.

Our Basement Finishing Process in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Bensalem

Basement finishing is a big job, and we know you want it done right. Count on Basement Systems USA for a fast, professional basement remodeling project for your home.

Our contractors will remove any old materials and install a new, warranted basement finishing system in your home in just 7-10 days.

If you're interested in a free, no obligation basement finishing quote, call us or send us an e-mail today. We operate in the Pennsylvania and Maryland area, including areas like Berwyn, Paoli, Havertown, Nottingham, Oxford, Westtown, Parkesburg and nearby areas.

Seven Steps to Remodeling your Basement

When speaking with homeowners during our free visits, we find that many of our customers ask what we'll be doing when we come to your home.

To help give you an idea of the steps we take when renovating a basement, we've broken down our process into seven easy steps.

Take a peek into what we're doing in basements every day -- and if you're interested in learning more about what we can do for your basement, send us a call or e-mail, and we'll schedule an appointment for you right away.


Basement in need of refinishing

Step 1: Remove Old Materials

Sometimes when we visit a basement, it has an old basement finishing system that the homeowner would like removed before the work begins.

Drywall, wood, linoleum flooring, and many other materials are notorious for growing mold and being damaged by a humid basement environment. If your basement is experiencing damage like this, we'd be happy to help you tear out the old basement finishing materials and remove them from your home.

If you have utilities or other things that need to be removed, let us know. If it's something we can't move, we'll be sure to recommend a great professional in your area.


Installing new windows in a Cheltenham finished basement

Step 2: Install Windows, Wells, & Staircases

Once the basement is clear, we can get started on the work on fixed structures such as windows and staircases.

We usually start by getting the basement stairs ready for finishing so they're ready to accept the basement walls when we install them.

If basement windows, egress windows, or basement window wells are included in your finishing project, we like to install these first as well, so we know how much space we'll need to allocate for the walls.

If you haven't heard about our basement window wells, be sure to ask us! They're a small addition that can make a big difference by maximizing natural sunlight in your finished space!


installing a basement wall finishing system in Aberdeen

Step 3: Install Wall System & Doors

Our first step in installing our basement walls is the fire blocking. Our basement wall system has a Class A fire rating-- the best there is!

Next, we customize our walls to work with the windows and create wire channels for electrical outlets and light switches. Finished basement doors are installed on the closets and between rooms.

For a clean installation, we either cut our basement wall systems outdoors, or we cut them indoors with a vacuum/saw combination. This helps reduce dust potential.


installing a drop ceiling for a remodeled basement

Step 4: Install Drop Ceiling & Lighting

First, we box out the girders and beams to accept our wire frames, and we plan your basement ceiling to work around vents and obstacles.

We like to install the crown molding for our ceiling tiles before actually hanging the dropped ceiling. Before installing the tiles themselves, we make sure all basement lighting is in place.

Our basement ceiling tiles include a 30-year warranty against sagging and mold, so you can count on them to stay beautiful for a very long time.


Installing basement floor tiles in a renovated basement

Step 5: Place Flooring & Underlayment

Once the walls and ceiling are installed, we can sweep up and install your finished flooring.

All our basement flooring options are installed without grout or adhesives, and are ready to use the minute they're installed.

If you have an uneven floor, we will often use a one-mil underlayment, to help dampen any noise.


Installing trim and finishing touches to a remodeled basement in King of Prussia, PA and MD

Step 6: Add Trim & Finishing Touches

At Basement Systems USA, we never forgo the finishing touches. We have several designs for base trim and casing for your walls and doors.

Additionally, many of our homeowners request special finishing touches in their home, such as shelving, TV mounts, or mounted wall lights.

Every basement we finish is a unique creation, made especially by the homeowner to fit exactly what they want.


A complete finished basement system in a Drexel Hill home

Step 7: The Cleanup

Our job is never over until your basement is sparkling clean. After the installation is complete, we give the space a once-over, making sure that all dust and debris is out of your newly-finished space.

We'll take care of the removal of any debris or old material that came from your previous basement finishing-- we want you to be able to start enjoying your space right away.

If you'd like a FREE basement finishing estimate for your home, we're ready to help you! Call or e-mail us today!


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Serving PA and MD including the Greater Philadelphia area
Our Pennsylvania and Maryland Service Area
Cities in Anne Arundel County, MD
Curtis Bay
Glen Burnie

Cities in Baltimore County, MD
Baldwin
Baltimore
Catonsville
Cockeysville
Dundalk
Essex
Fork
Freeland
Glen Arm
Glyndon
Gwynn Oak
Halethorpe
Hunt Valley
Hydes
Kingsville
Lutherville Timonium
Middle River
Monkton
Nottingham
Owings Mills
Parkton
Parkville
Perry Hall
Phoenix
Pikesville
Randallstown
Reisterstown
Rosedale
Sparks Glencoe
Sparrows Point
Stevenson
Towson
Upper Falls
Upperco
White Marsh
Windsor Mill

Cities in Baltimore City County, MD
Baltimore
Brooklyn

Cities in Cecil County, MD
Charlestown
Colora
Conowingo
Elkton
Port Deposit
Rising Sun

Cities in Harford County, MD
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Abingdon
Bel Air
Belcamp
Churchville
Darlington
Edgewood
Fallston
Forest Hill
Gunpowder
Havre De Grace
Jarrettsville
Joppa
Pylesville
Street
White Hall
Whiteford

Cities in Howard County, MD
Woodstock

Cities in Bucks County, PA
Bensalem

Cities in Chester County, PA
Atglen
Avondale
Berwyn
Coatesville
Cochranville
Devon
Downingtown
Exton
Glenmoore
Honey Brook
Kennett Square
Landenberg
Lincoln University
Malvern
Nottingham
Oxford
Paoli
Parkesburg
Thorndale
Toughkenamon
West Chester
West Grove

Cities in Delaware County, PA
Aston
Brookhaven
Broomall
Bryn Mawr
Chadds Ford
Chester
Cheyney
Clifton Heights
Crum Lynne
Darby
Drexel Hill
Essington
Folcroft
Folsom
Garnet Valley
Glen Mills
Glenolden
Havertown
Holmes
Lansdowne
Marcus Hook
Media
Morton
Newtown Square
Norwood
Prospect Park
Ridley Park
Sharon Hill
Springfield
Swarthmore
Thornton
Upper Darby
Villanova
Wallingford
Wayne
Woodlyn

Cities in Montgomery County, PA
Abington
Ardmore
Bala Cynwyd
Cheltenham
Conshohocken
Dresher
Elkins Park
Flourtown
Fort Washington
Gladwyne
Glenside
Haverford
Huntingdon Valley
Jenkintown
King Of Prussia
Lafayette Hill
Merion Station
Narberth
Oreland
Plymouth Meeting
Willow Grove
Wyncote
Wynnewood

Cities in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia

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