FAQ

Most Frequently Asked Questions….

WHAT IS THE PROCESS IF WE DECIDE TO HIRE THE BASEMENT STORE?

Step # 1- All you have to do is sign your quote and fax it to us with your Block and Lot # on it. There is no payment required at this time. The Basement Store will then call you and let you know that we received the contract during the next business day.

Step # 2- Permits: The Basement store will fill out your permit package for you and send it to you promptly via US Mail.  Once you receive the package, you will need to bring it down to your Township permit office for processing.  The Township will then call you when the permit is ready. Once you have the permit in hand, you will be placed on the schedule.

Step # 3- Approximately one week before the start of your job, a representative of The Basement Store will visit your home to layout your basement utilizing marking material. At that time, we will collect 1/3 of your estimated total job payment.  Jobs generally commence within a week from this step.  The office will then notify you 1 to 2 days prior to the framing start date.

HOW DO YOU ENCLOSE DUCT WORK?

The Basement Store will create a soffit by framing and sheet rocking around the ductwork. This will blend into the ceiling and walls to create a nice architectural design.

WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF THE CEILING?

Drop ceilings are lowered approximately 6”-6 1/2” down from the bottom of the joists.

WHAT DOES A REVEAL EDGE MEAN?

It means that the ceiling tiles are not finished flush with the ceiling frame. This gives a 3 Dimensional look to the ceiling.

WHY USE DIRECT CIRCUITS TO PANEL?

Separate basement breakers are utilized for lighting and outlet circuits so not to interfere with other circuits throughout the home.

WHY USE A TREATED PLATE?

The bottoms of your walls are in contact with the basement floor. The use of treated wood is necessary to prevent any wood rot from moisture or termites.

IS THE NUMBER OF HI HAT LIGHTS ENOUGH?  

The number of high hats required is in proportion to the square footage of your basement.

DO YOU FINISH WINDOWS?

The Basement Store will frame and sheet rock to the window edge to create a finished window shelf.

DOES THE BASEMENT STORE RUN MY PHONE AND CABLE LINES?

The Basement Store will run all phone and cable lines inside the walls to connection plates allowing for final hook-up by the phone & cable companies.  The fee per service is $85 each. Should you decide that you want phone or cable lines after we have put up the sheet rock, there will be an additional charge of $50 for each line

DOES THE BASEMENT STORE HANDLE GARBAGE REMOVAL?

Yes. The Basement Store will remove all rubbish during and at the end of the job. We leave each job site ready for your finishing touches.