Basic Builders emphasizes design-forward IKEA kitchen installations, using careful planning and precise craftsmanship to deliver clean lines and efficient storage. The small, hands-on team keeps communication clear and details tightly managed from first layout to final fit.
- Careful layout planning to maximize storage and workflow- Precise installation with attention to reveals, seams, and tile alignment- Clear communication and organized scheduling from start to finish- Practical customizations to elevate IKEA systems without unnecessary cost
Primary service in Jersey City and nearby Hudson County locations, with select availability in surrounding North Jersey.
Kitchen layout planning, IKEA cabinet design, cabinet installation, trim and panel customization, appliance and sink cabinet fit-out, backsplash layout planning, hardware placement, minor carpentry adjustments for alignment, and project coordination with other trades as needed.
Customer feedback highlights consistent punctuality, organized communication, and strong guidance through the design process. Many note meticulous workmanship, especially in alignments, custom panels, and backsplash planning. Reviewers also mention helpful problem-solving and practical custom solutions that make IKEA kitchens feel elevated. Several repeat clients point to results delivered on time and within agreed budgets.
Working with Peter and Lissa at Basic Builders was fantastic! If I could give them 10 stars, I would. Peter arrived every day, on time, and worked full days. His attention to detail was beyond measure. Lissa kept the paperwork and payment schedule extremely organized. I'd recommend them to everybody I know!
Lissa and Peter were great throughout the process! Lissa walked us through every step, answered our million questions and was sure to offer expert advice along the way. Peter worked meticulously and came up with some really unique solutions including a hideaway cabinet for our wifi router. Basic Builders is the perfect way to make IKEA cabinets look like luxury cabinetry :)
We are super happy with our kitchen. This was our first time doing something like this, and Lissa and Peter really helped us figure out how to put the million different pieces together and turn our vision into a reality.For a sense of their attention to detail, look at the photo of the backsplash. Peter planned out our backsplash so that the tiles would neatly turn the corner and not repeat in odd/noticeable ways.Peter and Lissa bring this kind of expertise and experience to everything that they do. Highly recommended.
I’m thrilled with how my kitchen turned out! Lissa was patient and thoughtful, working through six different layout designs to make the most of an oddly shaped space. Peter is not only a skilled contractor but also an engineer, and it shows in his attention to details. His workmanship is top notch, and everything was done with precision and care.The project was completed on time, stayed within the budget, and the final results exceeded our expectations.I highly recommend Basic Builders. I’d trust them for any type of project, and not just kitchen.
Lissa and Peter Welles of Basic Builders are an amazing team that can build any type of Ikea kitchen you can dream of . Peter is literally an engineer that can figure out anything regarding customizing an Ikea kitchen . He is great with layout ideas, problem solving , and making beautiful door panels on the ends and backs of islands . Basic Builders has installed four kitchens for me over the last twenty years . They are always stunningly executed . If you are thinking of adding an Ikea kitchen to your home or apartment, I would book a consultation with them to start the kitchen of your dreams .
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