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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 Renovation license and 3 other licenses according to the Environmental Protection Agency license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 115 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 project planner to get competitive quotes.

Better Built Basements, LLC Contact Information

Phone: (860) 829-8587
Address: 229 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT 06037

Better Built Basements, LLC Berlin

Quality

115
98th percentile
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Better Built Basements, LLC has a BuildZoom score of 115, which places them above 98% of 12,093 contractors in Connecticut.

Activity

18 projects
 2025
26 projects
 2024
4 projects
 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.

Experience

13 projects
 Multi-room remodels
4 projects
 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

8 projects
 < $5k
7 projects
 $5k-$20k
32 projects
 $20k-$50k
9 projects
 $50k-$100k
Value Not Public: 0 projects
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

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Electrical
58 Bridlewood Ln, Vernon Rockville, CT, 6066
2025-04-16
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
Building
35 Peters Ln, Rockfall, CT, 6481
2025-04-09
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
Electrical
35 Peters Ln, Rockfall, CT, 6481
2025-04-09
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
Additions/alteration s
1249 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT, 6119
2024-09-13
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
Additions/alteration s
240 Ballard Dr, West Hartford, CT, 6119
2025-08-28
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
Building Permit
4 Gretel Ln, Simsbury, CT, 6070
2023-10-30
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
Additions/alteration s
102 Whetten Rd, West Hartford, CT, 6117
2025-09-04
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
Mechanical
35 Peters Ln, Rockfall, CT, 6481
2025-04-09
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
Additions/alteration s
32 Rumford St, West Hartford, CT, 6107
2025-01-29
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
Additions/alteration s
787 Mountain Rd, West Hartford, CT, 6117
2025-01-14
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
Residential renovation
37 Hillside Dr, Ellington, CT, 6029
2025-06-17
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
Building Permit
7 Gretel Ln, Simsbury, CT, 6070
2023-01-10
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
Residential renovation
14 Stein Rd, Ellington, CT, 6029
2025-10-25
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
Additions/alteration s
36 Porter Dr, West Hartford, CT, 6117
2024-10-07
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
Building Permit
4 Carson Way, Simsbury, CT, 6070
2022-03-30
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
Residential building permit
19 Doe Hollow Dr, Trumbull, CT, 6611
2024-11-06
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
Building Permit
18 Saxton Brook Dr, Simsbury, CT, 6070
2023-04-25
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
Additions/alteration s
7 Willow Ln, West Hartford, CT, 6107
2024-11-26
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
Additions/alteration s
92 Parsons Dr, West Hartford, CT, 6117
2025-08-25
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
Building Permit
12 Whitcomb Dr, Simsbury, CT, 6070
2023-09-08
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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