Custom Basement Design & Build Tailored to Your Home in Saco, Maine
Get a basement planned around your lifestyle, not a cookie cutter layout. One local team handles the design and the build, led by owner Rick Gerrish.
Custom Basement Design & Build in Saco, Maine
One Team to Design It and Build It Right
Some basements deserve more than a standard layout. A custom design and build approach starts with how you actually want to live, then shapes the space to match. Maybe that means a theater area beside a guest suite, a built in wet bar, a hobby workshop, or an open entertainment zone tied together with custom millwork and lighting. For homeowners in Saco, Maine, we handle both the planning and the construction, which keeps the vision intact from first sketch to final coat of paint.
Working with one local team means fewer handoffs, clearer communication and pricing you can trust. We design around Southern Maine realities like cold winters, damp spring conditions and the existing posts, ducts and mechanicals in your lower level. Rick Gerrish works with you one on one throughout. Send our contact form or call us to start with a free, no obligation estimate.
✓ Layout planning based on how your family lives and entertains
✓ Design and construction handled by one local team
✓ Custom built ins, millwork and feature walls
✓ Smart planning around posts, ducts and mechanicals
✓ Lighting and finish selections coordinated for a cohesive look
✓ Direct, one on one communication with Rick Gerrish
Basement Remodeling
Saco, Maine
What Goes Into a Custom Basement
Design Elements Built Around Your Vision
A custom basement is more than finished walls. We bring together layout, materials and details so each zone has a purpose and the whole space feels like it belongs in your home.
Concept & Layout Planning
We sketch room placement, traffic flow and zones before any construction begins.
Multi Zone Living Areas
Separate areas for lounging, dining, play or work share one open, balanced floor plan.
Custom Built Ins
Cabinetry, shelving and entertainment walls are made to fit your space and your style.
Feature Ceilings & Walls
Trim details, accent walls and ceiling treatments add character a stock basement never has.
Layered Lighting Design
Recessed, accent and task lighting create the right mood in every part of the room.
Material & Finish Selection
We help you choose flooring, paint, trim and fixtures that work together and hold up over time.
From First Idea to Finished Basement
Our design and build process keeps planning and construction under one roof. You see the plan, approve the details and watch it come to life, with clear pricing and steady communication from Rick Gerrish.
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Discovery Visit
We meet at your home, look at the space and learn how you want to use it.
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Design Development
We shape the layout and details with your input until the plan feels right.
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Scope & Pricing
You receive an honest, upfront estimate tied to the approved design.
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Material Selections
Together we choose finishes, fixtures and lighting before construction starts.
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Construction
Our team builds your design with careful craftsmanship and a tidy job site.
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Reveal & Walkthrough
We walk the finished basement with you to confirm every detail matches the plan.
You work directly with owner Rick Gerrish from your first estimate to the final walkthrough, with honest recommendations and personal attention at every step.
Owner on Every Job
18+ Years in Southern Maine
Every project starts with a free, no obligation estimate and clear, upfront pricing before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Free, Transparent Estimates
No Obligation
We stay on schedule and keep you informed throughout, using skilled craftsmanship and quality materials for results that last.
On Schedule, In Communication
Quality Craftsmanship
Our Promise to You
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What to Expect
Built Right, With the Owner on Every Job
Basement Remodeling
How it works
Why Saco Homeowners Trust Gerrish Remodeling & Design with Custom Basements
A custom basement works best when the people who design it are the same people who build it. Gerrish Remodeling & Design is locally owned and operated in Saco, Maine, and Rick Gerrish personally guides your project from the first idea to the final detail.
With more than 18 years of experience, honest pricing and dependable, on time service, we turn ideas into spaces your family will use for years. Use our contact form to request your free estimate.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious how custom design and build works? Here are answers to common questions from Southern Maine homeowners.
What does design and build mean for a basement?
It means one team plans the layout and details and then builds them. You avoid handoffs between separate designers and contractors, and the finished space matches the plan.
Do I need drawings before I contact you?
No. Bring your ideas, inspiration and priorities. We will help turn them into a workable layout during the planning stage.
Can you combine several features in one basement?
Yes. Many custom projects pair a living area with a bedroom, bathroom, bar or office. We plan them together so the flow and finishes feel cohesive.
How do you handle existing posts, ducts and utilities?
We design around them, using smart layout and framing so they blend into the room instead of getting in the way.
How do I start a custom basement project in Saco, Maine?
Send our contact form, or give us a call. Rick Gerrish will set up a free, no obligation consultation and walk you through the next steps.