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    Business ProfileforBetter Built Basements LLC

    Basement Remodeling
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 9/23/2009

    Years in Business: 16

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    We strive to build trust and confidence with our customers with precise quotes, honest and consistent communication, professional appearance and demeanor, and accurate time lines for every project. You might actually be surprised to know that we can do almost any home remodel. We’ve done kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces and even closed-in porches. Whether upstairs or downstairs – we’ll take on the job! “…providing innovative and affordable basement solutions.”

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    229 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT 06037-1419
    BBB File Opened:
    12/10/2008
    Years in Business:
    16
    Business Started:
    9/15/2008
    Business Incorporated:
    9/18/2008
    Accredited Since:
    9/23/2009
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Business Management
    • Mr. James Tranmer, Owner
    • Ms. Deborah Tranmer, Owner
    • Mr. Randall Michalek, Owner
    • Ms. Kaitlyn Tranmer, Office Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. James Tranmer, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Kaitlyn Tranmer, Office Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (860) 829-8801
      Primary Fax

    Website Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Louis Z.

    1 star

    09/04/2022

    Unfortunately I give BBB a 1 star rating. The project began October of 2021 with demolition, upon completion of each phase I sent an email to Better Built Basement management thanking them for their work effort and identifying items that either required further explanation and/or resolution. As the project went on, I became increasingly frustrated with their lack of communication, lack of accountability, lack of caring, and lack of skill. The straw that broke my back was when Jim (an owner) called me a ***** *********  Randy, (an owner) sent me the following email: No one has time to read your 3-page condensing e-mails. You have done nothing but complaint. It's obnoxious and draining to everyone you come in contact with. There isn't one person who cant wait to have you out of our lives. I terminated Better Built Basements on June 7th, 2022, here are some of the details of my experience: - The demo crew was excellent in and out in a day and did a great job cleaning up - The electricians were very consultative in their approach to the project, providing input on lighting and outlet placements. - Framing was mediocre. Despite using laser equipment, one wall was wavy and the ceiling grid has a large gap. - New steel stud framing and pre-hung doors should be dead on straight as an arrow instead, two of the doors has an aesthetically noticeable skew. - The replacement to an existing door resulted in using the wrong hinge set for the existing mortices, inclusive of color – all the other hardware is brass they used chrome. - I returned home the day they applied joint compound to find glops of joint compound on the floor, which I tracked around my house, and glops on wood work on a floor where no work was occurring. - Following the flooring installation, they left garbage in my basement for 2.5 weeks, then did not take it when they came back – in frustration I disposed of it myself. - Many of joints on the ¼ round trim molding were caulked excessi

    Better Built Basements LLC Response

    09/07/2022

    Better built basements has hundreds of great reviews. As everyone knows the complaining reviewer generally loves just to do just that complain. We'd love to have the opportunity to discuss in detail with any customer that would actually like to hear the facts. We have pictures and numerous emails to back up our point of view. The entire company and all our sub contractors were thoroughly pleased he terminated his contract. When 40 people don't want to be on a job site that probably says a lot about the client. This review actually doesn't even deserve a response.

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