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Oradell, River Edge, Paramus, Ridgewood, Hackensack, Teaneck, Westwood, Englewood, Fair Lawn, and the surrounding towns." } } ] } ] } --- Serving Bergen County, NJ ★ 5.0 Google  •  20+ Years Experience  •  NJ HIC 13VH13537500 [![Augustine Construction Management](/assets/logo-CV36KchS.webp)](/) [Home](/) Services [General Contracting](/general-contractor-bergen-county-nj)[Construction Management](/construction-management-bergen-county-nj)[Home Renovations](/home-renovations-bergen-county-nj)[Kitchen Remodeling](/kitchen-remodeling-bergen-county-nj)[Bathroom Remodeling](/bathroom-remodeling-bergen-county-nj)[Basement Remodeling](/basement-remodeling-bergen-county-nj)[Flooring and Refinishing](/flooring-refinishing-bergen-county-nj)[Painting and Drywall](/painting-drywall-bergen-county-nj) Service Areas [Bergen County](/service-areas/bergen-county-nj)[Oradell](/service-areas/oradell-nj)[Paramus](/service-areas/paramus-nj)[Ridgewood](/service-areas/ridgewood-nj)[Hackensack](/service-areas/hackensack-nj)[Teaneck](/service-areas/teaneck-nj)[Fair Lawn](/service-areas/fair-lawn-nj)[Englewood](/service-areas/englewood-nj)[River Edge](/service-areas/river-edge-nj)[Westwood](/service-areas/westwood-nj)[Fort Lee](/service-areas/fort-lee-nj)[Emerson](/service-areas/emerson-nj)[New Milford](/service-areas/new-milford-nj)[Dumont](/service-areas/dumont-nj)[Glen Rock](/service-areas/glen-rock-nj)[Wyckoff](/service-areas/wyckoff-nj) [Projects](/projects)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact) [646-523-7599](tel:6465237599) [Home](/)Services [General Contracting](/general-contractor-bergen-county-nj)[Construction Management](/construction-management-bergen-county-nj)[Home Renovations](/home-renovations-bergen-county-nj)[Kitchen Remodeling](/kitchen-remodeling-bergen-county-nj)[Bathroom Remodeling](/bathroom-remodeling-bergen-county-nj)[Basement Remodeling](/basement-remodeling-bergen-county-nj)[Flooring and Refinishing](/flooring-refinishing-bergen-county-nj)[Painting and Drywall](/painting-drywall-bergen-county-nj) Service Areas [Bergen County](/service-areas/bergen-county-nj)[Oradell](/service-areas/oradell-nj)[Paramus](/service-areas/paramus-nj)[Ridgewood](/service-areas/ridgewood-nj)[Hackensack](/service-areas/hackensack-nj)[Teaneck](/service-areas/teaneck-nj)[Fair Lawn](/service-areas/fair-lawn-nj)[Englewood](/service-areas/englewood-nj)[River Edge](/service-areas/river-edge-nj)[Westwood](/service-areas/westwood-nj)[Fort Lee](/service-areas/fort-lee-nj)[Emerson](/service-areas/emerson-nj)[New Milford](/service-areas/new-milford-nj)[Dumont](/service-areas/dumont-nj)[Glen Rock](/service-areas/glen-rock-nj)[Wyckoff](/service-areas/wyckoff-nj) [Projects](/projects)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact)[Call Now — 646-523-7599](tel:6465237599) 1. [Home](/) 2. Basement Remodeling in Bergen County, NJ ![Basement Remodeling in Bergen County, NJ — Augustine Construction Management, Bergen County NJ](/assets/basement-hero-D27ApIe8.webp) Bergen County, NJ # Basement Remodeling in Bergen County, NJ Augustine Construction Management remodels basements in Bergen County for homeowners who want cleaner, more useful space below the main floor. Shawn Augustine helps plan framing, drywall, flooring, lighting, paint, storage, and finish details while watching for moisture, access, and code concerns. [Call 646-523-7599](tel:6465237599)[Free Estimate](/contact) A finished basement is one of the highest-value square-foot projects in a home — but only if the basics are right before the finishes go in. ## Turn unused square footage into a room you actually use Most basements sit half-used for years — storage on one side, a furnace and a few boxes on the other. With the right plan, that space becomes a real family room, an office, a guest space, a workout room, or a mix of all of those. The square footage is already there. The work is making it feel like part of the house. ## What to check before finishing a basement Before any framing goes up, the basics get checked. Is there water entering the basement? Is the slab dry? Is the ceiling tall enough for code and for the room to feel like a room? Are there any signs of moisture in the existing framing or insulation? Is there an egress path for any sleeping space? Those answers shape the scope. Skipping that step is the most common reason finished basements fail. ## Framing, drywall, flooring, lighting, and trim Once the basics are sorted, the build is straightforward: framing for any new walls, insulation where it makes sense, drywall, paint, flooring, trim, interior doors, and lighting. We coordinate electrical and any plumbing work the room needs. Finish details get the same attention as the rest of the house. ## Family room, office, guest space, storage, or workout room Most basement remodels end up as some combination of those. The right mix depends on your family, the layout, and how often the space will be used. A clear plan up front keeps the basement from becoming a single-purpose room you regret in two years. ## Start with moisture and ceiling height If you are weighing a basement remodel, the first walk-through is mostly about moisture and ceiling height. Call 646-523-7599 or [request an estimate](/contact). More from Augustine Construction Management: [renovation planning for basements](/home-renovations-bergen-county-nj), [drywall finishing for basements](/painting-drywall-bergen-county-nj), [basement flooring options](/flooring-refinishing-bergen-county-nj), [basement estimate request](/contact). ## Related Services - [Bergen County Home Remodeling](/home-renovations-bergen-county-nj) - [Painting & Drywall Services](/painting-drywall-bergen-county-nj) - [Flooring & Refinishing Work](/flooring-refinishing-bergen-county-nj) Based in Oradell, NJ. Serving Bergen County and the surrounding area. FAQ ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does a basement remodel cost? ### Can you finish an unfinished basement? ### What should be checked before finishing a basement? ### Can you add drywall and flooring? ### Do you serve basement remodeling clients across Bergen County? ## Ready To Talk Through The Project? Call Shawn at 646-523-7599 or send the form. 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