Your basement is the biggest room in the house you are not using. We turn it into a bright, dry, finished floor your family will live on every day. Licensed, insured, 780+ remodels.
Serving Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Lynnfield, Woburn and the North Shore
Tell us what you want down there. No pressure, no obligation.
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Most remodeling horror stories start with an unlicensed contractor. Ours are public records with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so you can verify them in two minutes.
Innov Builders works in partnership with Boston Best Construction (BBC). The Construction Supervisor License is a personal license held by Eduardo Muniz, who supervises all structural and permitted work on Innov Builders projects.
Backed by a 5-Year Workmanship Warranty, in writing. If something we built fails because of our work, we come back and fix it.
Public records, verifiable on Mass.gov by license number.
Most North Shore homes have 600 to 1,200 square feet of basement sitting dark, cold and full of boxes. That is a family room, a guest suite or a home office you already own.
We handle the whole job, from moisture checks and permits to framing, electrical, drywall, ceilings, floors and trim, so the new space feels like the rest of your home, not like a basement.
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A finished basement is only as good as what is behind the walls. We solve moisture, insulation and ceiling height first, then build a space that looks and feels like a true upstairs room.
Pick one idea or combine a few. We design the layout around how your family actually lives.
Framing, insulation, drywall, ceiling, electrical, flooring and trim, turned into one finished living area.
Full or half bath with the right drainage plan, so guests never have to climb the stairs again.
Dimmable lighting, TV wall wiring and space for the couch, the bar and the pool table.
A private bedroom for guests or in-laws, or a dedicated gym with durable floors.
Drop ceilings with access to pipes or smooth drywall, LED lighting and waterproof LVP.
New treads and risers, closets and casing so the lower level feels connected to the house.
Real basements we finished for homeowners across Greater Boston.
Follow a real basement in Ashland, MA from unfinished storage to finished living space.
Before a single stud goes up, we map ceiling heights, ductwork, plumbing, electrical and egress so nothing surprises you halfway through.
You get a clear layout, a written scope and a realistic schedule, so your basement is built exactly as planned, on time and on budget.
Get Your Free EstimateHonest ranges so you can plan. Every basement is different, and your written estimate is free.
For basements that are already partly finished and need a modern upgrade.
The most common project, for a typical 600 to 1,000 sq ft basement.
A true extension of your home with plumbing and custom features.
Estimates based on typical North Shore projects, roughly $45 to $120 per finished square foot. Prices vary with size, moisture conditions, ceiling height, egress and plumbing. We give you an exact written number after a free in-home visit.
Movie nights without leaving home. A guest room with privacy. A playroom that keeps toys off the main floor. With more than 10 years serving Massachusetts homeowners, our team builds basements that feel like the best room in the house.
We're not just builders, we're hands that create and transform, combining design expertise with the precision of true craftsmanship.
Seven years ago, Iago Maciel came to the United States with a dream and more than 12 years of construction experience. Innov Builders started in a single room inside his own home.
Today it is a full team with its own trained crew and custom cabinet shop, but the promise never changed: to build your home with the same care, honesty and craftsmanship he would want in his own. When you invite Innov Builders in, you are not hiring a faceless contractor, you are partnering with people who show up, keep their word and stand behind every detail.
"It would be our pleasure to be part of your next transformation."
Start Your Project With InnovReal Google reviews from real Innov Builders clients across Greater Boston.
4.9|Innov Builders58 Google reviews
I am beyond satisfied with Iago and his team! They came by the office and in one day they added a wall and a door, without getting in the way of the office. They were fast, efficient, and did an impeccable job. It's like the wall has always been there. On top of that they have really great prices for top quality service.
They recently completed a remodel on my new home, and the results are flawless. The attention to detail and craftsmanship were outstanding. They took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life with creativity and precision. The team was always professional, punctual, and respectful of my space.
From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their professionalism and expertise were evident at every stage. The project was completed on time and within budget. The team was reliable, showed great attention to detail, and kept a clean and safe worksite. The finished result exceeded my expectations.
I had an excellent experience with Innov Builders! From the very first contact, I was treated with professionalism, attention, and transparency. The team was extremely punctual, organized, and careful throughout every stage of the project.
We are very happy with our stair project completed by Innov Builders. Our workers were perfectionists with the quality of their work. Everything was completed with great attention to detail and outstanding craftsmanship. They were always available to answer any questions, and made sure the final result was exactly what we wanted.
I had the pleasure of working with Innov Builders on a project I developed, and I am thoroughly impressed with their level of excellence and professionalism. Iago, in particular, is an outstanding professional: attentive, courteous, and highly knowledgeable about building codes. Highly recommend.
We remove the fear from remodeling, with the licensing, insurance, process and warranty that protect your home and your investment.
Straight answers before you book your free estimate.
Most full basement finishes in the North Shore land between $40,000 and $85,000, or roughly $45 to $120 per finished square foot. Smaller updates start around $15,000, and projects with a bathroom, bar or theater can pass $100,000. These are market estimates; your exact price comes in a free written estimate after we see the space.
Yes. Finishing a basement in Massachusetts requires a building permit, and electrical and plumbing work need their own permits and inspections. Bedrooms also need a proper egress window. As a registered HIC contractor, we pull the permits and schedule the inspections for you.
A typical full basement finish takes about 6 to 10 weeks of construction, plus 2 to 4 weeks for design and permits. Adding a bathroom or custom built-ins can extend the timeline. You get a written schedule before we start.
We check for moisture before we build. If there are signs of water, we recommend the fix first, then use moisture resistant materials such as rigid foam insulation against the foundation and waterproof flooring, so you are not closing walls over a problem.
Yes. We plan the drainage first. If the bathroom sits below the main sewer line, we install the right pump system so it works reliably, then finish it with the same tile and fixtures you would expect upstairs.
A drop ceiling keeps pipes, valves and wiring easy to reach and works well under low ductwork. A drywall ceiling looks cleaner and more like the rest of the house. Many homeowners mix both, and we help you choose based on your headroom and access needs.
It adds usable living space and makes your home more appealing to buyers. The exact return depends on your market and the level of finish, but a dry, permitted, well built lower level is one of the most practical ways to gain square footage without an addition.
We are based at 50 New Salem St in Wakefield and finish basements in Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Lynnfield, Woburn, Stoneham, Melrose, Saugus and across the North Shore and Greater Boston.
Book your free in-home estimate. We will look at the space, talk through ideas and give you a clear written number. No stress, no guesswork.
