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Basements Unlimited

in business since 1987

Business Overview

customer rated

61 customer reviews

21 years on Angie's List

Contact Basements Unlimited

Phone Number

(614) 554-5779

Address

2908 S Dorchester Rd
Columbus, OH
43221

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About Us

Since 1987, we've specialized in home basement remodeling and refinishing in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. Al Cloern explains the entire remodeling process when working with Basements Unlimited for your new finished basement. Drawings, permits and even building materials are all part of planning a basement living space for you and your family. When we agree on the basement renovation plan, we will give you a start date and a completion date. We believe the job is not finished until the client is completely satisfied. All work is fully guaranteed and the work site is fully insured. We use only quality materials. Construction is done like building a new house: 2 X 4 walls, insulation, vapor barrier, full electrical, dry wall, wood moldings, specialty lights, and glass block windows.

Contact Basements Unlimited

Phone Number

(614) 554-5779

Address

2908 S Dorchester Rd
Columbus, OH
43221

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Review: Cabinet Making Service
11 months ago

Basement finishing

Al and team did a fantastic job our our basement. We had a large project, but the team paid attention to every single detail and really went above and beyond. From the beginning, we appreciated the line by line estimate that explained every cost rather than simply charging a standard price per square foot. The quality of all the work, from bathroom to flooring, walls, painting etc. was excellent. We opted for a custom built bar, and were blown away with the quality that they delivered. I would HIGHLY recommend basements unlimited to friends looking to finish their basement, especially if they have an interest in a bar.
Services Performed
- Cabinet Making
- Drywall
- Electrician
- Egress Window
- Insulation
- Lighting Installation
- Plumber
- Woodworking
- Interior Painting
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Basement Remodeling Service
2 years ago

Wanted to get my basement finished

Called them and they said that because I was in Blacklick, it was probably too far out for them to go. He said he would look at where I was and get back to me. He never got back to me. I live in Franklin County and pay Columbus taxes - but somehow we're too far out there. Apparently they don't need the business.

Service Provider Response
Hello, I apologize for not getting back with you i misplaced your number after taking your call at a job site. I should have just said no from the beginning when you said [Removed Member Location] because we only really work the outer belt to Gahanna. I'm sorry for inconvenience this may have caused you but pretty sure our profile on Angie's list doesn't include [Removed Member Location]. We are are small company and value all work and everyone's time. We work the North outer belt from Hilliard to Gahanna and Southern Delaware county. It is very difficult to be profitable when our guys are driving half the day instead of working. Good luck with your project. Al
Services Performed
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Basement Remodeling Service
2 years ago

Finished a lower level walk out, including tv/movie area, play area, custom bar / kitchenette, full bath, bedroom, and workout area. Not sure of exact size, but probably 1,200+ sq feet. Kitchen area has custom built cabinets and quartz countertop that turned out amazing.

Al was professional, provided great ideas for our design, and was very willing to listen to what we were looking for. We felt very comfortable with his crew being in our house while we were at work, and they did a great job keeping the construction dust out of our normal living area. Al is clearly committed to quality work, both during and after construction. When minor hiccups happened (which are inevitable) Al was sure to make them right. Everyone that sees our basement comments on how amazing it turned out. It is the best investment we've made in our house since building it a few years ago. If you are thinking about finishing your basement, go with Basements Unlimited and you will be very happy you did!
Services Performed
- Basement Remodeling
A

Review: Basement Remodeling Service
3 years ago

Provided proposal and estimate for finishing 500 to 600 sqft of unfinished basement.

Al was very professional and we would have been happy to use his company for our project. We ultimately chose another company in a very close contest. The only complaint I have is that it took weeks longer to get the proposal and estimate back from Al, probably due to his company's being very busy. This is the reason for my C rating of their responsiveness. If you are finishing your basement, I recommend including Basements Unlimited in the proposal process.
Services Performed
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Basement Remodeling Service
3 years ago

Remodeled basement of early 60's ranch, approximately 700 square feet, including HVAC, electrical, lighting and carpet.

The job was completed about 7 months ago, and we're very pleased with the work done by Basements Unlimited. Al and his crew were very easy to work with, particularly Lance, the project manager. All of the guys were polite, approachable, and open to questions and suggestions on the fly. With the bottom of the ceiling joists being only about 7.5' from the floor, we opted to have them painted a dark color as opposed to drywall. Al noted this was something they don't normally do, but they did a great job with it and we couldn't be happier with the result. They ran into an issue with some of the drywall screws in the stairwell puncturing our built-in cabinets on the other side of the wall, though I'm not sure if they could have forseen this because the depth of the wall framing wasn't normal. In any event, they repaired it in good order and all looks fine. Also, when it came time for carpet, his installer noted an issue with the slope to the floor drains, which delayed the work until the floor could be leveled. This added a bit to the cost, but Al was more than fair with the additional cost. His bid for the project was neither the cheapest nor most expensive we received, but I think he provided good value. I docked a star for punctuality only because the project took a lot longer than originally anticipated, and as much as a week would go by with no activity. To be fair, though, we dragged our feet a bit on paint and carpet selection, and in any case the delay would not be a deal breaker since the end result was so good. Also worth noting is Al's responsiveness, probably the best I've experienced with a contractor. His email replies almost always came the same day/evening or early the following day. Big thumbs up for this.
Services Performed
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Basement Remodeling Service
3 years ago

Had half of our basement finished, glass block in all basement Windows and skirt insulated. Electrical service to house was upgraded. Unfinished portion of basement was scraped and painted.

This work was done 7 years ago, in 2009. We are now selling our house and the finished basement still looks great! Still one of the best parts of our house. Al's design was awesome! The contractor and subs did great work. Roger, who worked with Al at the time, did great work and was super friendly. We had some electrical issues after the fact, that turned out to not be related to the work done, but Al was super responsive. We had some embarrassing issues with one of the checks we wrote. Al was understanding and patient with us.
Services Performed
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Basement Remodeling Service
3 years ago

He came out to give me an estimate.

I liked everything about him. He was responsive, professional, and gave me a full estimate without any hassle. He even gave my a list of references and I feel that he was the most honest person I have had here.
Services Performed
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Cabinet Making Service
4 years ago

Basements Unlimited completely gutted our existing, outdated basement. Al Cloern planned and designed the new layout himself based on the areas we told him we desired (rec room, bedroom, bathroom, laundry room). Basements Unlimited then executed that new plan including installation of an egress window, re-routing plumbing and bringing it up to code, framing, running new electrical and audio/visual wires, installing overhead lighting, drywall of walls and ceiling, tiled shower in the bathroom, installation of flooring (ceramic tile and laminate) and paint throughout. They even installed integrated smoke detectors throughout all three floors of our home for safety.

We found Basements Unlimited/Al Cloern on Angieslist and we could not be happier. From the first time my husband met with Al to discuss the scope of our project, we felt completely at ease. During the remodel, we were in and out of town throughout the process and Al was great at communicating with us via email, text and phone as needed. When we had an issue with our heating system during the cold snap in March, Al personally went to our property after 11PM to turn on the faucets and check the temperature inside to make sure we did not have any pipes burst until we could get the HVAC company out to repair the issue the next day. The workmen were all pleasant and professional and we are really enjoying our newly remodeled basement. Al did a great job on planning the layout - It is so much more functional and attractive than the outdated basement we started with. Also, Al stuck to his bid. The only additional costs were for additional items which we requested, or for those which were needed to meet code that he could not have known about until he got into the job. And for those additional items, the charges were more than fair. (We added a counter to the laundry room, went with a higher cost flooring throughout the basement than originally planned, and also upgraded the vanity in the bathroom). They also built a custom shelving/cabinet unit in the wall flanking the shower in the new bathroom, added cabinet doors under the laundry counter to conceal plumbing, and completely finished a storage area under the stairway in the bedroom (flooring, paint and lighting!). We are so pleased that we found Basements Unlimited and highly recommend them!!!
Services Performed
- Cabinet Making
- Drywall
- Electrician
- Egress Window
- Lighting Installation
- Plumber
- Room Remodeling
- Woodworking
- Home Remodeling
- Interior Painting
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Electrician Service
4 years ago

Finished basement of approximately 500 square feet including all electrical, built in bookcase, soundproofing, carpet.

I received quotes from three contractors for our basement. When I met Al I felt he was the best match for us regardless of price, but his estimate was by far the best. Lucky for us! He said he?d do a good job for us and I immediately trusted he would. What I liked from the start was that Al was very responsive. My texts and emails were answered right away. Having had a previous, negative home building experience I thought there was a possibility that something might go wrong or shortcuts would be taken. With Al, though, I could see right away he was a craftsman and a perfectionist. The work he did, and the contractors he used, was top notch. I felt like they were doing work they?d do on their own homes. They took great care to keep things clean with a minimum of dust and dirt. Al did little things that I didn?t even think of, like use switches with dimmers so that we could adjust our lighting and multiple hardwired smoke detectors for us. All in all I am so happy we connected with Al. Our finished basement.is beautiful. I would highly recommend Basements Unlimited. A+!
Services Performed
- Electrician
- Insulation
- Lighting Installation
- Room Remodeling
- Woodworking
- Basement Remodeling
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Review: Electrician Service
4 years ago

Remodeled our basement

Al and his team took an unfinished, rather disgusting, basement area and made it into a wonderful rec room/family room. The quality of the workmanship was excellent. The finished product looks great. My wife and I are thrilled with the result. It is always difficult to compare price between contractors as most do not include everything - some have you buy your own flooring, some your own lighting fixtures. Al includes the entire project. The estimate was the final cost (except for the upgrades that my wife and I decided upon after the project started).
Services Performed
- Electrician
- Lighting Installation
- Room Remodeling
- Basement Remodeling

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