Updated: Jul 18, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
229 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT, 06037
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Better Built Basements Construction
Our vision is to transform basements using superior products and workmanship to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
Better Built Basements was established in 2008 by 3 driven people: James & Deborah Tranmer and their good friend Randall Michalek. With previous experience in the home improvement realm, they knew the inconvenience that comes with renovation projects.
Dealing with different contractors, miscommunication, designers, scheduling – it can almost be just as messy as what’s in the basement crawl space! So they sought out to provide a service and alleviate all of the stress for homeowners. Now the company services all of Connecticut and even Massachusetts – all from their main CT office.
From BuildZoom: Better Built Basements, LLC, 229 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT (Owned by: Rand Michalek) holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Connecticut license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 116 ranks in the top 2% of 12,093 Connecticut licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Better Built Basements, LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.
Better Built Basements, LLC Services
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Industrial Renovation
Hotel Renovation
Warehouse Renovation
Small Multi-Family Remodel ...
Whole Home Remodel
Attic Remodel
Single Room Remodel
Cosmetic Remodel
Large Multi-Family Remodel ...
Healthcare Facility Renovation
Better Built Basements, LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (860) 829-8587
Address: 229 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT 06037
Better Built Basements, LLC Berlin
Quality
116
98th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Better Built Basements, LLC has a BuildZoom score of 116, which places them above 98% of 12,093 contractors in Connecticut.
Activity
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18 projects
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2025 |
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26 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Better Built Basements, LLC has worked on at least
48.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Better Built Basements, LLC mostly works on
multi-room remodel
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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8 projects
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< $5k |
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7 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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32 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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9 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $30,350. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Better Built Basements, LLC
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Wire remodeled basement to code for 110v outlets 110v light switches pull chain light 3-way light switch 110v wired smoke detectors dimmer switches cable jack recessed lights electric baseboard heat and panasonic fresh air intake
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
25-186E
Status:
expired
Fee:
$88
Permit Type:
Elc- alteration/r...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel attic for living area and half bathroom with a mini split unit for air conditioning and heat
Valuation:
$77,300
Permit #:
25-40B
Status:
expired
Fee:
$884
Permit Type:
Interior renovati...
Building Type:
N/A
Wire remodeled attic to code with outlets switches recess lights paddlefan catv jack smoke detector vanity light and bathroom fan
Valuation:
$7,700
Permit #:
25-29E
Status:
expired
Fee:
$114
Permit Type:
Electric (residen...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel basement to code for work out area craft area and rec room with electric baseboard heat. remodel basement to code for work out area craft area and rec room with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$51,600
Permit #:
PRAD202405452
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Remodel basement to code for rec room with electric baseboard heat and new staircase. staircase has an application for a modification for the stair width
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
PRAD202504138
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Wire attic to code to include outlets switches cable carbon monoxide/smoke detector combo recessed lights install wall sconce at top of stairs sub panel and wire for mini split hvac unit
Valuation:
$4,200
Permit #:
E-23-0164
Status:
final
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Electrical wiring
Building Type:
N/A
Building kitchenette to code in existing finished basement. drywall ceiling. drywall under staircase. electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$23,500
Permit #:
PRAD202504796
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Install one mini split unit in finished attic for air conditioning and heat
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
25-16M
Status:
expired
Fee:
$103
Permit Type:
Miscellaneous(res...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel basement to code for rec room with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$27,700
Permit #:
PRAD202500409
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Remodel basement to code for rec room with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$31,076
Permit #:
PRAD202500163
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Remodel basement to code for rec room with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$30,800
Permit #:
BLD25-00113
Status:
final
Fee:
$495
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Wire basement to code to include outlets switches gfi outlet wall sconce at top of stairs carbon monoxide/smoke detector combo electric heat and sub-panel
Valuation:
$4,300
Permit #:
E-23-0007
Status:
issued
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Electrical wiring
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel basement to code for rec room with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$18,200
Permit #:
BLD25-00572
Status:
issued
Fee:
$310
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel bathroom to code with new drywall ceiling flooring toilet double vanity and tile shower
Valuation:
$31,800
Permit #:
PRAD202405966
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Finish basement for rec-room and gym- 11/24/21 - per contractor it's a drybar with a mini fridge under it. no sink or anything else. just a few cabinets and an undercounter fridge
Valuation:
$38,900
Permit #:
B-21-2180
Status:
final
Fee:
$556
Permit Type:
Alteration/renova...
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel basement to code for rec room and workout area with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
RB-24-695
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Wire basement to code to include outlets switches cable recessed lights carbon monoxide/smoke detector combo sub-panel and electric heat
Valuation:
$3,300
Permit #:
E-23-0093
Status:
issued
Fee:
$57
Permit Type:
Electrical wiring
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel basement to code for rec room and gym with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$44,600
Permit #:
PRAD202406993
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Remodel basement to code for rec room and office and new stair case with electric baseboard heat
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
PRAD202504112
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Must verify
Wire basement to code to include outlets switches cable carbon monoxides/smoke detector combo install wall sconce at top of stairs
Valuation:
$2,600
Permit #:
E-23-0144
Status:
final
Fee:
$43
Permit Type:
Electrical wiring
Building Type:
N/A
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Better Built Basements, LLC License info
Verified License
| License # | HIC.0674237 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Connecticut |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Date Issued | 04-01-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 178386 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
| Date Issued | 04-10-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F166424-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F166424-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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116
BuildZoom Score
312
Permits
- Building permit records show that Better Built Basements, LLC has worked on 312 permitted projects.
Better Built Basements, LLC Employees
RM
Rand Michalek
Owner