Your Dream Basement, Without the Drama

I cannot sing enough praises for Hawthorne Finished Basements. As novices to construction and renovations, the team walked us through each step, yet made it clear that they would be the ones to manage it all, and they absolutely did. This team is a well-run machine who meticulously plans and schedules each element that is required for your project, and you just have to enjoy the ride. We ended under budget and finished earlier than the promised date with the most beautiful and quality work. We finished our entire basement space, originally intending to do a partial finish due to a pervasive water issue in the back of the basement. Hawthorne knew exactly who to contact to review and fix the problem– now we have a beautiful guest room and guest bathroom and no water leakage. Hawthorne managed every subcontractor and kept the project on time. Jillian is an absolute gem of a human and a fantastic project manager– for every question we had, she provided an answer. The subcontractors Hawthorne uses are fantastic– all kind and knowledgeable in their trades. We really had the best experience and love the women who run the show. We are forever grateful for the transformation our house experienced.

We had a fantastic experience with Hawthorne Finished Basement! From the start, their all-female team (shoutout to Sarah, Beth, Lindsay, and Jillian!) guided us through every step—planning, design, and construction—while staying on schedule and within budget.

We loved their weekly email updates and how they handled everything with the contractors, even making sure they had access when we weren’t home. They were respectful of our space (especially with no walk-out), patient with our loud dog, and mindful of our budget.

They added a bar, bookcase, living space, bedroom, bathroom, and flex area—and came up with creative ideas like a barn door to block noise from upstairs and a wine/bourbon wall that turned out amazing. One thing we really appreciated was that they didn’t overwhelm us with too many choices—it made decision-making easier and less stressful.

Highly recommend Hawthorne if you want a thoughtful, talented, and communicative team for your basement project!

We just had our basement finished in November 2024. We had 4 different companies come in and do a bid. We chose Hawthorne because we liked what they offered and other reviews. They weren’t the cheapest or most expensive bid we received but worth it. Some highlights that were great. 1) I loved the weekly communication so we knew what what was going to happen the next week. 2) I loved the budget tracker sheet. I knew what the bids were for each trade and what the final bills were and how on target we were with the initial budget. 3) Their team helped with every step, they listened to what we wanted and offered suggestions when appropriate. We had them finish about 2/3 of our basement adding a bedroom, bathroom and a great room. If we decide to finish the rest we would definitely higher them again and would highly recommend them for your project. They are a great team to work with. Pictures are when the basement was almost finished.

My Husband and I chose Hawthorne in the Spring of 2024 after getting bids from multiple companies. Hawthorne is great managing the different subcontractors and meeting the deadline in construction. I felt they listened to my feedback and take pride in their work. Great communication with weekly updates. It was a pleasure working with Lindsay, Beth, Joel, and Sarah. Women in construction industry is rare and I think they make great role models. My basement is BEAUTIFUL and I’m impressed with the excellent craftsmanship. I receive so many compliments about my basement, the before and after photos are very impressive. My family and friends are really enjoying our basement! Thank you Hawthorne.

Overall very pleased with the final product. Hawthorne was easy to work with and delivered as they promised. The project came in on time and within budget which is rare in construction. We’ve been in our finished basement for a few months now and have not had any issues. We’re very happy we chose Hawthorne to finish our basement and would recommend them to anyone looking to finish their basement.

We recently had our basement refinished by Hawthorne Basements, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience! From start to finish, they were incredibly prompt and had a smooth, well-thought-out process that made everything so easy. They worked within our budget without cutting corners and truly listened to what we wanted—a family-friendly, cozy space with intentional colors.

Lindsay, Beth, and Sarah were an absolute dream to work with. They took the time to understand our needs and came up with creative solutions to make them happen. Anytime we discussed the project, they brought it back to our original goal, which showed me how much they cared and how well they knew us.

Now that the work is done, we’ve spent so much time in our newly finished basement, and it’s honestly become the heart of our home. Hawthorne Basements didn’t just give us a space—they gave us a reason to stay in this house for many years to come. I couldn’t recommend them more!

Working with Hawthorne Finished Basements is a wonderfully seamless process. We work with Hawthorne and their clients to help with the plans for the client’s basement design. Designing/finishing your basement can be a bit overwhelming so if you’re looking for a company that will walk you through the steps and provide you with an excellent outcome, Hawthorne is the company for you! They have exceptional customer service and we, as an industry partner, thoroughly enjoy working with them!

We had a great experience with the team at Hawthorne Finished Basements. They were supportive at each stage of the project. They finished our basement on-time, and under-budget! Sarah was a great project manager.