Basement Finishing By KAKS

Basement Finishing By KAKS runs out of Hanover, on the South Shore, doing one thing: turning unfinished basements into livable space. The company says it's been at it since 2007, when founder Steve noticed homeowners wanted more square footage out of space they were already paying for, and it's stayed small on purpose — Steve still quotes jobs himself and stays close to the construction details. The two most recent Google reviews, both from early 2026, describe the same experience: an unusually shaped or older basement that turned out better than expected, credited to patience answering questions and staying easy to reach from estimate to finish. Google's rating sits at a full 5 stars, though that's across only 8 ratings total — a small sample, even with every one favorable. A handful of basement-and-remodeling directories independently list the same 5.0 score, which at least suggests the pattern isn't a fluke of one platform. Its BBB file shows an A+ grade and 20 years in business, but the company itself is explicitly listed as NOT BBB accredited — a badge that carries no third-party vetting either way here. There's also a wrinkle worth resolving before booking: our own contractor record lists an address on Hanover Street, while the company's own website, its BBB profile, and every third-party directory point instead to 155 Webster Street, Unit C, in Hanover. For a below-grade renovation, especially one with an awkward layout, this reads as a small, owner-run outfit with a short but clean run of five-star marks. Given how few written reviews exist, it's worth asking for a couple of recent local references directly before signing anything.