Hi,

Can anyone recommend reliable companies for finishing a basement in Mississauga?

Thanks.

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Originally posted by raajen

Hi,

Can anyone recommend reliable companies for finishing a basement in Mississauga?

Thanks.

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My suggestion is to enter into an arrangement whereby you get to select the material, design and quality.
The contractor/company will charge only T&M.
Don't go for fixed fee contract unless you know /exactly/ what you want done in the basement and where and how you want it done.

If you go for a fixed fee contract, make sure it includes in writing what material will be installed, ideally brand name and quality.
For example,
- Insulation R13 Q brand
- Metal studs 1.2 inches
- Lights 13W Phillips energy efficient, etc.

Also, the amount and frequency of payment.
Such as, duration 5 weeks. $2000 advance payment and $2000 every Friday, etc.
Don't get shafted into paying 40% or 50% fee up-front.

If you can specify and define all the aspects of the work up-front, then a fixed price contract will work in your favour - you will save money and get the work done much faster.

If not, it is better to go with a T&M contract.

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Hi,

Thanks for the tips.

Could anyone recommend reliable companies?

I could provide you the reference of the contractor I had used.
It's not a "company", but a contractor who works for himself.
He might bring a couple of guys with him, depending on how big the work is.

If you are interested, I'll pm you his contact.
Let me know.

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"Mah deah, there is much more money to be made in the destruction of civilization than in building it up."

-- Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind"

Hi Pratickm,

Please send the pm with the details.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by raajen
Hi Pratickm,

Please send the pm with the details.

Thanks.

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"Mah deah, there is much more money to be made in the destruction of civilization than in building it up."

-- Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind"