My wife and I recently decided to finish our basement. We had talked about it over the years but had always put it off due to the cost and disruption; this time, however, we were determined. After soliciting a number of bids from various vendors we decided on Abbey Design. A few of the key reasons that we selected Abbey included: 1) an organized and methodical approach to defining, designing and planning the project; 2) a packaged or tiered process for selecting options; 3) a capable staff that would own the project from start to finish (vs. subcontracting everything); and 4) a competitive bid. It was also beneficial to have a showroom or a “one stop shop” to visualize our selections in a single location.

During design, we worked with Jimmy Nazem and Justin Goodman. Both worked with us, listening to our ideas and advising us based on their experience. They were patient and provided just the right amount of guidance.

As the project began, we made it clear to Jimmy that we wanted to move quickly and would support Abbey in meeting our aggressive timelines. Jimmy developed a plan that would minimize our timelines but not compromise the quality of the work. The project kicked of with a flurry of activity. After the first week we were framed, wiring had been completed and plumbing started. The project continued at a similar pace for another five weeks through completion. All materials and workmanship were of high quality.

Throughout the project, Jimmy was in constant contact with us. When not onsite, he would call to provide a status and let us know what was upcoming. There was never a point in the project where we wondered where a crew was or what was going on.

Abbey Design Center is a well-kept secret when it comes to basements. We really cannot say enough positive about our experience. From bid through project completion, our basement build went smoother than we had imagined. We love our new basement and will definitely look to Abbey on any future remodeling projects.

Thanks Jimmy, Justin and the Abbey staff!