How to Make the Most of an Under-Utilized Basement

Is your basement the one unfinished item on your home remodeling to-do list?

Do you have a hard time envisioning the right design for the size and functionality of your space?

Basements are notorious for being one of the trickiest spots to design. Basements can be sprawling in some homes, or tiny in others. They’re often oddly shaped, sometimes with low ceilings, and it’s easy to feel stuck when trying to think through the design possibilities.

Whether you want your basement to be a family play area, an in-home movie theater, or just an area in your home for extra storage, you should hire reliable basement finishing contractors to help you get the job done!

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What Makes Alpha Design + Build Different from the Competition?

Alpha’s process has been honed over 30 years in the industry. We rely heavily on your input as you communicate with your designer, project manager, and craftsmen to bring your vision of your home to life.

We’ll start with a no-cost, in-home consultation to see your space, get to know you, and talk about ideas and budget. Once your design agreement is signed, we get to work taking pictures and measurements of your site, which we’ll use to present a preliminary 3-D design and an estimate.

Choose Design-Build Basement Finishing Contractors

Design-build contractors offer a model based on collaboration. The designer and builder are working together as a team to come up with a design that works functionally, aesthetically, and financially. It’s important to find such a company that’s honest, competent, and does great work.

You’ve probably heard horror stories about contractors that don’t do the job correctly, continually add unexpected costs that push you over your budget, or don’t finish the job at all! Making sure your needs are met is our top priority.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could see what your project will look like before work begins? You’ll be able to see your vision come to life right before your eyes.

Basement finishing contractors can help you fully or partially finish your basement to bring your home new warmth, style, and comfort.

Read more about basement finishing on our website!

Why choose us? Other companies go in with a low price and then add extra costs along the way. As a result, you may go over budget. We work hard to present a realistic cost up front and work to select products and finishes to minimize variances in your final cost.

Whether it’s a kitchen, bath, basement, or additions, we’ve built our 30+ year reputation on exacting design and workmanship. Our designers, project managers, craftsmen, and trades partners take immense pride in their work and in providing smiles from start to finish!

Undergoing a Basement Remodel? Here’s What to Expect…

Is your basement little more than extra storage space?

Do you wish you could get more out of your home’s extra square footage? Now that we’re home more often, would your basement benefit from a remodel?

If you want to expand your living space and get the most of your square footage, your basement is a great place to start.

Basements Don’t Have to be Cluttered, Dark, and Chilly

Your basement can be refinished so it integrates with the rest of your home and becomes a beautiful, valuable addition to your property! Whether you want your basement for a family play area, an in-home movie theater, or just an area in your home for extra storage, Alpha Design + Build can help!

Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build Starts Your Basement Remodeling Project with an Exceptional Design

Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. For clients, this translates into a thorough exploration of design possibilities, with multiple layout options whenever possible, and an offering of cutting-edge materials and furnishings for the adventurous client. (We do, however, know how to reign ourselves in). There is no cookie cutter in our design toolbox. Your Alpha designer will work closely with an estimator/project manager to ensure that the design is practical and fits your budget.

Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you bring your dream design to life, and our project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen have the skills to get the job done with the quality you expect. At Alpha Design + Build, we believe that a properly designed project is less expensive, completed more quickly, and has fewer cost overruns than a project done “on the fly.” Our process puts you first!

Contact us today to set up a consultation and start creating your dream home.

Bring New Life to Your Underused Basement

Is your basement the one unfinished item on your home remodeling to-do list?

Do you have a hard time envisioning the right design for the size and functionality of your space?

If you want to expand your living space and get the most of your square footage, your basement is a great place to start.

Building an addition is an option but looking inward is much more cost effective! For most homeowners, the basement is a storage space, but it can be much more – a cozy family room, a media room, or an extra bedroom.

As you start planning and before demo starts, there are some basics to consider as you work to turn your basement into livable space. Read more on our website!

Basements Don’t Have to be Cluttered, Dark, and Chilly

Your basement can be refinished and remodeled so it integrates with the rest of your home and becomes beautiful, valuable addition to your property! Whether you want your basement to be a family play area, an in-home movie theater, or just an area in your home for extra storage, Alpha Design + Build can help!

Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build Starts Your Basement Remodeling Project with an Exceptional Design

Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. For clients, this translates into a thorough exploration of design possibilities, with multiple layout options whenever possible, and an offering of cutting-edge materials and furnishings for the adventurous client. (We do, however, know how to reign ourselves in). There is no cookie cutter in our design toolbox. Your Alpha designer will work closely with an estimator/project manager to ensure that the design is practicable and fits the budget.

Contact us today to get started!

Basements Don’t Have to be Cluttered, Dark, and Chilly

Is your basement nothing more than extra storage space?

Do you wish you could get more out of your home’s extra square footage? Now that we’re all home more often, would your basement benefit from a remodel?

If you want to expand your living space and get the most of your square footage, your basement is a great place to start.

Basements are notorious for being one of the trickiest spots to design. Basements can be sprawling in some homes, or tiny in others. They’re often oddly-shaped, sometimes with low ceilings, and it’s easy to feel stuck when trying to think through the design possibilities.

Read more about considerations for your basement remodel on our website!

Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build Starts Your Basement Remodeling Project with an Exceptional Design

Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. For clients, this translates into a thorough exploration of design possibilities, with multiple layout options whenever possible, and an offering of cutting-edge materials and furnishings for the adventurous client. (We do, however, know how to reign ourselves in). There is no cookie cutter in our design toolbox. Your Alpha designer will work closely with an estimator/project manager to ensure that the design is practical and fits your budget.

Our design team has the knowledge and expertise to help you bring your dream design to life, and our project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen have the skills to get the job done with the quality you expect. At Alpha Design + Build, we believe that a properly designed project is less expensive, completed more quickly, and has fewer cost overruns than a project done “on the fly”. Our process puts you first!

Contact us today to set up a consultation, and start creating your dream home.

Basements Don't Have to be Dark and Dingy

Are you working from home this fall? What about the kids? Are they online schooling?

If you’ve been home since mid-March, you’ve probably noticed that you need to put the space in your home to better use to suit everyone’s needs. Whether it’s a quiet space for homework or Zoom meetings, or a makeshift gym space, your basement could be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Finishing a basement to create extra space for your family can raise the value of your home, and give you the much needed dedicated work space or home gym you need. We’ll use multiple ceiling planes, conceal pipes and ducts, add French doors or semi-custom cabinets to give you elegance while creating a prime entertaining space.

Visit our website to see our gallery of finished basements.

Let our interior designers and craftsmen team up to create the perfect space for your needs! Contact us today to get started on your basement remodel!

Now until October 31, 2020, get a $500 credit toward your flooring choice when you sign a design agreement!

Make Your Basement a Multifunctional Space

Do you have a hard time figuring out how to find space for home schooling, working from home, or working out?

Do you think your basement would be a good place to fit all of these needs, but you’re not sure how to make it happen?

Homes that have extra, unused basement space are great for multipurpose rooms, but it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start. Finishing a basement to create extra space for your family can raise the value of your home, and give you the much needed dedicated work space or home gym you need.

Visit our website to see tips for storage and functionality!

Basements are no longer the dark, dingy collector of boxes and spiders they once were. Today's basements have transformed into spare bedrooms, entertainment hubs, bars, and man-caves, adding important living space and value to your home.

Let our interior designers and craftsman team up to create the perfect space for your needs! Contact us today to get started on your basement remodel! Now until October 31, 2020, get a $500 credit toward your flooring choice when you sign a design agreement!

Increase Storage & Decrease Stress with a Basement Remodel

Dreaming of a basement that’s more than just a dark, dingy, under-used space in your home?

Do you envision the basement as a gathering place for friends and family? Do you want your basement to be an in-law suite for guests, or a playroom for the kids?

Whether you use your basement for storage or to increase your home’s square footage and turn it into a living space, the basement is full of hidden potential!

Increase Storage, Decrease Stress

After your basement remodel, it can be tough to get your home back to normal. Going through a remodel is always a challenge, but when the project is complete, it’s time to sit back and enjoy your new space. Visit our website to learn more!

Ann Arbor-Based Alpha Design + Build Can Help with Your Basement Remodeling Project!

Basements are no longer the dark, dingy collector of boxes and spiders they once were. Today's basements have transformed into spare bedrooms, entertainment hubs, bars, and man-caves, adding important living space and value to your home.

Let our professional designers and craftsman team up to create the perfect space for your needs. Contact us today!

Tips for Organizing Your Home Post-Basement Remodel

Are you considering remodeling your basement?

Do you want to take on a basement remodel in order to create a second family room, an in-law suite, or a game room for the kids?

No matter what your need is, remodeling your basement is also the perfect time to increase storage in your home. There are many clever ways to do this without sacrificing your persona style. Visit our website to learn more!

Ann Arbor-Based Alpha Design + Build Can Help with Your Basement Remodeling Project!

Basements are no longer the dark, dingy collector of boxes and spiders they once were. Today's basements have transformed into spare bedrooms, entertainment hubs, bars, and man-caves, adding important living space and value to your home.

Let our professional designers and craftsman team up to create the perfect space for your needs. Contact us today!

Adding on to Your Home? Which Addition Style is Right for You?

If you’re considering adding on to your home, you need to consider which type of addition you want to tackle.

Depending on the size of your current home, the size of the land your home sits on, and how you want to use the space, you might consider a “bump out”, an addition that juts off the side or back of your home, or “building up”, adding a second or even third floor to your home.

 A custom addition adds square footage and value to your home. It can be anything you want - a sunroom (or “Florida room”), a bonus rec room, or an extra living space. Additions are built for many reasons - as your family grows, so does your need for extra space. Perhaps you’ve taken the steps to become a business owner and now you need a place to work from home, or maybe you want to expand your kitchen or dining room.

The possibilities are endless! There are a few steps you should take first to ensure the process goes as smooth as possible.

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Increase the Square Footage of Your Home with a Custom Addition!

Do you need an extra work space, a playroom for your kids, or a sun-room to escape to after a long day at work?

Whether you have a small patio or a large backyard, you can increase the square footage of your home with a custom addition!

Sometimes a key area of your home has been shortchanged. Perhaps your family has expanded, but your home is too tight for all of you. Whether we bump out the laundry room for extra storage, or add a new wing, we’ll make the new and old harmonize with careful attention to roof lines and exterior finishes. You might be surprised how much curb appeal your new addition provides.

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Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build Can Create Your Dream Custom Addition!

We’ve been building custom additions in the Ann Arbor area since 1989. We’ve worked with building officials in jurisdictions from Chelsea to Livonia, and we value our good relationships with them. You can be confident that your addition will be designed right the first time and meet local requirements and the conditions of your lot.

Did you know that much of the work involved in a home addition can be done year-round? You don’t need to wait for a change of season to begin; talk to us today!

Time to Begin a Basement Remodeling Project for your Ann Arbor Home?

Is your basement a project on your to-do list that you’ve never gotten around to tackling?

Are you stuck on design ideas for your space?

Basements are tricky to design! Whether you’ve got a small or large space, it can be difficult to decide the best use for your basement that will suit your entire family’s needs.

Time to Begin a Basement Remodeling Project for your Ann Arbor Home? 

If you’ve tried to start your basement remodeling project but get overwhelmed or don’t quite know where to start, it’s time to call the pros.

Ann Arbor-based Alpha Design + Build Starts Your Basement Remodeling Project with an Exceptional Design 

Our professional designers are passionate about what they do. For clients, this translates into a thorough exploration of design possibilities, with multiple layout options whenever possible, and an offering of cutting-edge materials and furnishings for the adventurous client. (We do, however, know how to reign ourselves in). There is no cookie cutter in our design toolbox.

Your Alpha designer will work closely with an estimator/project manager to ensure that the design is practicable and fits the budget.

Our process puts you first! Contact us today to set up a consultation, and start creating your dream home.

When You Picture Your Dream Basement, What Does it Look Like?

When you picture your dream basement, what does it look like?

A play area for the kids?

An upscale movie-theater for all your friends and family to enjoy?

A private home office?

Whatever your needs are, a basement remodeling project can make it happen! Basements are notorious for being one of the trickiest spots to design. Basements can be sprawling in some homes, or tiny in others. They’re often oddly-shaped, sometimes with low ceilings, and it’s easy to feel stuck when trying to think through the design possibilities. 

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Think Outside the Box when Remodeling the Basement of Your Home in Ann Arbor or the Surrounding Communities 

Whether you’re tackling a complete basement remodel, or need your basement refinished, we can help you get the job done!

Alpha’s long experience with flood restoration and mold remediation led to the development of our proprietary Dura Dry basement finishing system, with an emphasis on customizable solutions.