FREE WITH SIGNED CONTRACT

As an expression of gratitude to our clients, we offer a complimentary one hour layout and color consultation from our certified A.R.I.D.O. Interior Designer. Homeowners very much appreciate this service, as it adds refinement to initial concept design and enhances the homeowners vision of possibilities. Should you wish to have our designers prepare drawings for you, please see details listed below in our Standard Design Package or Upgrade Design Package under "For Do-It-Yourselfers or Without Signed Contract."

FOR DO-IT-YOURSELFERS - OR WITHOUT SIGNED CONTRACT

Great basements don’t just happen. In today’s high-paced society, few people have the time or energy to finish their basement. Many who attempt it quickly discover their venture overwhelming and time-consuming. Despite their best intentions, the basement still isn’t finished after a year; or when completed, it ends up being far less than it could be. In addition, many do-it-yourselfers are not aware of proper design principles and tricks to make their basement the place they love for years to come.

Why is it so important that your finished basement have the features and design comforts that draw you downstairs regularly? Quite simply because if the basement doesn’t get used, your money was not well spent. We have remodeled many basements for that reason. The job simply wasn’t done well enough in the first place. When your basement is professionally constructed with the right elements, you will routinely find yourself wandering down due to its brightness, comfort, functionality and beauty!

If you are planning to finish your basement yourself but wish for design assistance, we can help. Being that this stage is the most important in your project, you are wise to hand it over to those who know the business and have designed many basements. Compared to renovations on main and upper floors, basements offer unique challenges and opportunities such as lack of headroom, limited natural lighting, structural support columns, plumbing stacks, and obtrusive duct work to name a few.

Our design services are available to the do-it-yourselfer in a Standard Design Package ($450 + GST) or the Upgrade Design Package ($795 + GST).

The Standard Design Service includes an on-site visit by a design expert who takes measurements, does a Needs Analysis, and carefully listens to your desires and unique requirements.

This, along with thoughtful examination of your basement, gives us the framework to create a great concept layout. We can also help to estimate the cost of finishing areas of your basement that you are not prepared to do yourself.

Within one week, you will receive a copy of our concept scale drawing in the mail. It will illustrate the layout of walls, rooms, special features, appliances and fixtures, along with applicable notes.

The Upgrade Design Service allows us to use 3-D computer aided design (CAD) drawings to assist those who have difficulty reading or conceptualizing a standard layout drawing. This modern technique is the best way to visualize your basement before construction. The Upgrade Design Service includes all of the above as laid out under the Standard Design Service, only the drawings will be rendered as follows:

• A 2-D CAD drawing of the floor plan, including fixtures, millwork and furniture;
• A 3-D CAD drawing of cabinetry or other millwork.;
• A 2-D CAD drawing of electrical layout for lighting, switches and receptacles; and
• A 3-D CAD drawing of various views of your basement.