Basement Remodeling & Finishing in Falmouth, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a basement remodeling contractor for homes in Falmouth, MA, including Woods Hole, North Falmouth, West Falmouth, East Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit and Hatchville. We do basement remodeling and finishing, including egress windows, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Falmouth and the rest of the Upper Cape from our office in Centerville.
5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews · Licensed and fully insured · Office in Centerville, MA · Free written estimates · A dedicated crew for each trade
Basement Remodeling & Finishing for Falmouth homes
Basements finished into bedrooms, offices, half baths and entryways, with moisture handled first and a new staircase where the old one is unsafe.
Falmouth has about 68 miles of shoreline, running from Buzzards Bay around Woods Hole to Vineyard Sound and Waquoit Bay. Homes on the water take wind and salt from two directions, and waterfront decks, windows and siding are built for that exposure.
Falmouth's housing is older than most of the Upper Cape: according to the town's 2024 Housing Production Plan, only about one in ten homes was built in 2000 or later. Many of these houses are ready for basements finished into living space, new staircases, updated baths and a full exterior done at once.
The town has seven local historic districts, in Davisville, Falmouth Village, North Falmouth, Quissett, Waquoit, West Falmouth and Woods Hole. Visible exterior changes there are reviewed by the Falmouth Historical Commission, while routine repair with no change in look can be approved administratively.
Recent work in Falmouth
What homeowners say on Google
“Amazing work at our house in Falmouth. Finished 2 rooms in basement, added entryway and half bath. Built from scratch beautiful staircase replacing old dangerous spiral staircase. DJonathan is an excellent communicator, sent us weekly video updates.”
How we handle basement finishing
Most Cape Cod homes have unfinished basements that are used for storage and nothing else. That's some of the most underutilized square footage in the house. A finished basement can become a family room, a home office, a guest suite, a gym, or all of the above.
What's Included
- Framing & insulation
- Drywall & finishing
- LVP, carpet & tile flooring
- Egress window installation
- Built-in shelving & storage
- Home office & gym layouts
- Guest suite & bathroom rough-in
- Free estimates, no obligation
Falmouth Building Department
Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-7470
Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Waquoit Bay
ZIP codes 02540, 02536, 02543, 02556
FAQ
Basement Remodeling & Finishing in Falmouth, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for basement remodeling & finishing in Falmouth?
Finishing a basement needs a building permit, and the electrical and plumbing work is permitted separately by the licensed trades. If the new space adds a bedroom, the septic system has to be sized for it under the state's Title 5 rules. In Falmouth, permits go through the Falmouth Building Department at Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540, 508-495-7470.
Can you finish a basement in an older Falmouth home?
Yes. We finished two basement rooms, an entryway and a half bath in a Falmouth home and replaced an old spiral staircase with a new one built from scratch. Every basement starts with a moisture check so the finished space stays dry.
Can every Cape Cod basement be finished?
Most can, but moisture has to be dealt with first. If the basement takes on water, has standing puddles or stays damp, the source needs to be fixed through grading, gutters, crack repair or drainage before anything is finished. Ceiling height and egress for any bedroom are the other two things we check.
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