The Total Basement Finishing International Network
Serving All Of North American With Quality Basement Remodeling
Total Basement Finishing Dealers attend free trainings, dealer conventions, and certification programs at our 149,000 square foot International Headquarters facility, located in Seymour, Connecticut.
Total Basement Finishing is an international network of basement remodelers, serving the United States and Canada.
Each contractor is locally owned and operated, and has received training and completed our rigorous professional certification program at our International Headquarters.
Our Award-Winning Finishing Products
Our products have won more than 30 quality and innovation awards, including:
- Gold Award: EverLast™ Insulated Wall System
- Gold Award: ThermalDry® Basement Flooring
- Silver Award: The SaniDry™ Xp Dehumidifier
- Silver Award: SunHouse™ Window Enclosures
We are a Better Business Bureau accredited company in good standing. See our BBB Company Profile!
Our International Headquarters
Each year, dealers from all over North America regularly travel to our headquarters to receive training in the areas of customer service, sales, installation, and company management.
We also host an annual, week-long convention for our entire network. In 2010, our convention included more than 900 people from all across North America. Each convention includes a motivational speaker, with previous speakers including Liz Murray (2010), Nick Vujicic (2009), Brian Tracy (2008), Walter Bond (2007), and Les Brown (2006).
Our Company Values
Larry Janesky, president of the Total Basement Finishing Network and active Eagle Scout, has established these values:
- Fair, Honest Pricing
- Prompt, Thorough, Courteous Service
- Experienced, Highly-Trained, Professional Staff
- Patented, Reliable, Innovative Products
Additionally, the Boy Scout Law has been printed on the wall, front and center, as you walk into the main facility. These are the words we've lived by since we first opened in1987!
We're proud to have the most unique office headquarters in the world!
Our Treehouse Workspace (top), EyeStar Station (middle), and 50's-style "Sky Cafe" cafeteria (bottom) are just some of the reasons our employees love working here!
We Give Back To The Community!
At Total Basement Finishing, we're always glad to make our facility available for local committees and charitable organizations.
Below are just a few of the events we've hosted:
- Home Inspector Training
- Chamber of Commerce Shows & Events
- United Way Events
- Griffin Hospital Food Drive
- Junior Achievement Leadership Meetings
- Lions' Club Events
- Boards of Realtor Events
We also contribute our time and money to several good causes and charitable organizations, such as the United Way, Toys for Tots, Junior Achievement, Relay For Life, the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, the Eagle Scouts, and Habitat For Humanity.
Recent Achievements From Our National Headquarters
At Total Basement Finishing, we're always looking for new ways to raise the bar for ourselves, in our standards, services, and product quality. In fact, we've already been inducted into the Connecticut Business Hall Of Fame this year, with several other awards pending.
We've been awarded recognition and given thanks each year for your contributions to the community and achievements in the industry. Here's a snapshot of a few of our accomplishments since we opened our doors:
2011-2012 Achievements
Our Accomplishments & Awards include:
- Best Places to Work #5 (Small-Business Division)
- SBA Person of the Year- Larry Janesky
- 3 BBB Superior Service Awards (Call Center): Denise Coogan, Sherri Masek & Lisa Pantaleo
- CT Business Hall of Fame – Success in Business and Community
- United Way: Corporate Citizen of the Year
- United Way: Basement Systems, Campaign Underwriter
- United Way: Silver - Outstanding Support - Employee Giving
- United Way: Silver - Community Support - Employee Participation
2010 Achievements
Our Accomplishments & Awards Include:
- Total Basement Finishing owner Larry Janesky Awarded 24th patent
- Awarded a Silver Quality And Innovation Award from the CQIA Partnership for the SaniDry™ Basement Dehumidifier
- Awarded A Gold Quality And Innovation Award from the CQIA Partnership
- CEO Leadership Award from United Way
- Top Dollars Raised Award from United Way
- Gold Corporate Giving Award presented to use by the United Way
- Silver Employee Participation Award from the local branch of the United Way
- Total Basement Finishing staff featured for the second time in the Valley Gazette
2009 Achievements
Our Accomplishments & Awards Include:
- Received Angie's List Super Service Award
- Owner Larry Janesky is listed alongside Oprah and Steve Jobs as Inc. Magazine's most interesting entrepreneurs.
- Exemplary Leadership & Support award from Junior Achievement
- Awarded a Gold Quality And Innovation Award from the CQIA Partnership for the EverLast™ Finished Basement Wall System
- Awarded a Gold Quality And Innovation Award from the CQIA Partnership for our innovative TreeHouse Workspace
- Corporate Community Excellence Award from local United Way
- Featured in the Valley Gazette
2008 Achievements
Our Accomplishments & Awards Include:
- Finalist in the Tech Top 40 by the Connecticut Technology Council in the Life Science division
- Added on a new 57,000 square foot facility to our international headquarters
- Community Impact Award -- Corporate Volunteer Council awarded by United Way
- Awarded Certificate Of Appreciation For Inspiring And Preparing Young People To Succeed in Global Economy presented by Junior Achievement
- Recognized with Appreciation of Contribution by the American Society Of Home Inspectors
- Awarded three Silver Awards, as well as a Gold Quality And Innovation Award from the CQIA Partnership for ThermalDry® Flooring
2007 Achievements
Our Accomplishments & Awards Include:
- Awarded the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics for the first time from the Connecticut Better Business Bureau
- Vice President Mike Demolino featured in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition during volunteer work in Louisiana after the Hurricane Katrina disaster
- Website Marketing Award from the Connecticut Better Business Bureau
- Total Basement Finishing is featured on Ron Hazelton's House Calls
- Top Dollars Raised Award from United Way
- Employee Giving Award for outstanding community support by United Way
- Awarded three Silver Quality And Innovation Award from the CQIA Partnership
Finish Your Basement With Contractors You Can Trust!
Total Basement Finishing stand by their work with their written warranty and their world-class reputation! No matter what you had in mind for your finished basement, we have the experience, award-winning products, and services you need to create a dry, energy efficient, and usable space in your home.
Contact us by phone or e-mail today to schedule a free basement finishing estimate! Each estimate includes an on-site consultation, a professional finished basement design proposal, and a written cost estimate. We'll also send along our full-color basement finishing book for inspiration, information, and a showcase of our products.
