I highly recommend GloRem. Eugene and his crew remodeled our home's entire basement in Ellicott City. We started with an unfinished basement. Eugene and his team did an amazing job. From scratch, they completed lighting, put in a full bathroom, painted, installed carpet on stairs, created a half wall, put in beautiful vinyl flooring, installed new basement doors, created windowsills, installed sump pumps and water heater, electrical panels, etc. Through this entire process, Eugene AND his crew were highly professional, respectful, and VERY knowledgeable in what they were doing. From the get go, Eugene gave me a detailed estimate, which I appreciated. We sought quotes from 5 different companies, and we picked GloRem. GloRem seemed the most knowledgeable, and it was very clear that he had thought through all of the details of what we discussed regarding the scope of work. Other companies forgot to price out details. Eugene remembered to price out all of the details we discussed. He is detail oriented. Eugene worked with my husband and I and listened to our ideas. Eugene is highly communicative, and had excellent communication with my husband and I on a daily basis. We always knew that Eugene and his crew would be there each day, working. If we ever had a question, we would text or email Eugene, and he always texted or emailed right back (same day!!). Eugene and/or his crew were at our house each day, working. They really went the extra mile for us. For the heavy items that we ordered for our full bathroom, Eugene and his crew drove to Lowes to pick these up for us, and brought them back to our house. He made the process of finishing our basement stress-free, and we really trusted Eugene and his expertise. Eugene handled pulling all of the permits, arranged for all of the inspections with Howard County (we passed all inspections the first time around), and kept us informed of progress. Eugene did our entire job in 2 months, and the project did NOT drag out. Eugene's electricians and plumbers were reliable, professional, and did an amazing job. Eugene would check daily and weekly on all of the details. When our basement was finished, the paint job on the walls was flawless. Multiple coats. Beautiful floors. Outstanding layout. Excellent workmanship. Amazing attention to detail. I am taking the time to write this review in appreciation for the work that Eugene did for my husband and I. We would highly recommend GloRem to anyone considering a basement remodel or for any other large construction project. We would absolutely hire GloRem and Eugene, again. read more

We were looking to finish our basement and didn't have any solid ideas of what kind of layout we wanted. I met with 5 different companies and got a variety of ideas and just 3 quotes. GloRem was the lowest price quote for a layout that I liked best, so was an easy decision since we'd seen such good reviews about them. The final price of the project wound up being more than the quote because we chose expensive bathroom finishes and we needed to add an egress window. But Eugene was very gracious in reducing the cost of an egress window, since it was not in the original plan. This is the second major renovation I've done, and was a very different experience than the first. For one thing, we were given complete freedom to choose the bathroom tile, vanity, toilet, and everything else wherever we wanted. This was great, but made it very hard for us to make timely decisions. We were so late choosing the bathroom vanity that it delayed the end of the project by 4 weeks. But Eugene was always very patient with us and had no problem waiting until it came in. When we signed the contract, we were given a choice of (1) wait to start the project until they could focus on us and do it quicker or (2) start the project sooner, work when they have time, and eventually end sooner than option 1. We went with option 2, since we don't really use the basement and didn't expect much disruption. But I think maybe option 1 would've been better because we would've had a better idea of when each decision was expected. As it was, we often heard from Eugene just 3 or 4 days before they needed a decision from us (like floors or paint color). We were also surprised by the hours spent here in the evenings and weekends (my first project was all done 9-5 Mon-Fri). But they changed their plans without complaint the one time I requested that they not come on a Saturday. This was a long and time-consuming process for us, but we are absolutely thrilled with the end result. Everyone who worked on our basement was friendly, professional, and did amazing work. I can't think of anything I want different than what I have. Eugene was very easy to reach with random questions throughout the project. I have his number stored in my cell and will probably keep it there for my next project. read more

I have been a real estate professional in Howard County for over 40 years, first as a realtor and then as an appraiser. In my career I must have seen conservatively over 4,000 houses. I have seen all kinds of renovations and updates to existing properties. I have seen workmanship at all levels, from DIY disasters to premier craftsmanship. I want to share with you an experience I have had with a basement renovation company called GloRem LLC (gloremllc.com). I was first involved with this company 10 years ago when the company was a new venture for the owner, Evgeny Chernousov ("Eugene"). At that time, I found the company through Angie's List and took a chance on a young and eager contractor whose bid to remodel 3 bathrooms was competitive in the market. What a serendipitous decision that became. Eugene and his workmen, from tile experts to framers to electricians to plumbers to painters were true artisans, and Eugene was involved every step of the way. He made sure there was a minimum of construction dust and unnecessary clutter. His insistence on expert execution of every task was consistent with what I discovered to be his perfectionist personality trait. After enjoying his exceptional work on my bathrooms for a decade, it became time to both renovate my basement and add a bath. I was delighted to discover that Eugene and his company, GloRem LLC, had become a premier basement remodeling company. After asking him to see my basement and give me a bid, his pricing was still, despite his considerable success, competitive. I was delighted to discover that, a decade later, not only was his work ethic unchanged, but, in addition, Eugene has become a sophisticated version of his enthusiastic and talented younger self. His bid was detailed and easily understood with each expense described. His work, on my second encounter with him, was just as enjoyable as my first...all work was completed ahead of schedule in impeccable fashion. I write all of this just to give any of you who are considering home renovations a heads up from a real estate professional who, in 40+ years, has truly "seen it all" and is delighted that true quality and pride of workmanship still exists. read more

Glorem: these guys are excellent! I was shopping around for a contractor for a while to finish my basement. My basement is 800 sq feet and half of it had already been finished by the builders. I only needed to finish a fitness room and an office. Big companies with huge overhead rejected my project right away explaining that it's too small for them to even bother and they won't take anything for less than $30K. Finally, I've carefully selected 5 contractors out of million smaller ones to order estimates from. However, I've received only 4 estimates. I had to reject 2 of them due to unreasonable prices and not enough details in the estimates (to make sure that everything is going to be completed as ordered) and selected the one from Glorem to proceed. The other estimate I did not go ahead with looked very professional (was printed out from some kind of a fancy estimate software) but the guy I've spoken with kept arguing with me about how I wanted things done not even giving me a good answer on - why it should be done differently (other than what I suspected was merely easier for them to do). Glorem did not give me the lowest price, but it was quite reasonable and I felt that they really wanted to make me happy with everything I've asked for. To make the long story short: everything is completed on-time, the final price did not move up even for a penny, I grade the quality at 9 out of 10 (with some really insignificant imperfections of ceiling and wall flatness in some places, which I have not noticed right away and which can be seen only at a certain angle and under a certain lighting conditions). Glorem soundproofed the walls and ceilings to a great degree of silence, installed a steam shower and a sauna, did not bother me with anything at all during the process, were very responsive to inevitable on-going additional requests and are really nice to deal with. I've dealt with contractors many times before in my life and found this encounter to be the most painless and pleasant experience! I would recommend them to anyone! read more

We found our experience with GloRem to be wonderful. The initial meeting and walk through with Eugene was informative and thorough. We did our due diligence and collected a few estimates. Even though we wound up having them start the project several months after we originally planned, the updated quote GloRem provided was nearly the same, and they were eager to start. GloRem laid out an estimated time frame and budget, and nailed them both. At no point in time did we feel pressured to upgrade, change, spend extra money, or did they require extra time, during our project. The level of professionalism shown by GloRem, from both Eugene and Viktor, was A+. From day one. The level of confidence in the local area building codes (we are located in Carroll County) and what adjustments might need to be made (e.g., bulkhead placed here, water lines can go there, etc.,) was very reassuring. When we built our home, the builder offered finished basement options, and they were nice and definitely a little less costly, due to obvious overhead benefits the builder had such as parts and materials being ordered in bulk and licenses being pulled and so forth. However, after having seen some of our neighbor's basements, and then experiencing our custom made finished basement, it was money well spent! The space feels much more form fitting to our family's needs, rather than just a generic cookie cutter space. (To that point, GloRem provided custom crafted real wood shelves! Hand cut and hand crafted just for our space.) You will find that the level of communication and professionalism shown to be of a first class level. The cost estimates and time estimates are very accurate, and GloRem will explain to you which estimates are conservative and which may vary some. I would highly recommend GloRem to anyone interested in home remodeling or basement finishing needs. read more

Let me start by saying, that I am very hesitant when it comes to hiring contractors. I have experienced several who I know overcharge and do poor work that takes twice as long. A friend of mine, who interviewed 12 different companies (yes, 12) to finish her basement ultimately hired GloRem LLC. She had such a fantastic experience, that she recommended them to me for our basement project. I called, and Eugene (the owner) came the next day to give us an estimate. From the start, I could tell that he was kind, professional, experienced, and knowledgeable. His quote came in on the lower end of several additional quotes, but that is not the only reason we went with GloRem. It was Eugene's personality, professionalism, and overall character that ultimately cemented our decision to hire him. Early into the project, my husband and I realized we were in a bit over our heads from a design standpoint, so we brought in a decorator named Marilyn from Marilyn Greene Interiors. She made quite a few changes to the original design, and it added additional work for Eugene after he had already started. He handled each addition without complaint or hesitation. I teased him that his motto should be "of course I can do that" because this was his answer every time I asked him for something more. His work and craftsmanship are beyond compare and many of the additions were custom or hand-made by him. All of the workers that came into our house were professional and courteous, and most of the time we didn't even know they were there! My basement turned out beautifully and was done on time (another reason why GloRem is the best). I am looking forward to working with GloRem exclusively on further projects for our house. I would recommend GloRem LLC to anyone looking for any work in their house! read more

Eugene and GloRem finished our basement for us and it was an excellent experience. The estimate process was very efficient and straightforward, and we found the pricing to be fair. Eugene even has a showroom where you can see samples and visualize things like flooring, countertop, and cabinetry options. We had a general idea of our desired layout and Eugene was very helpful in making suggestions and adjustments that enhanced the final floor-plan and made it more functional. He also has design software that is very useful. There were some added complexities with our project such as creating an egress window which required expanding the existing window opening in our stone house. Prior to Eugene starting the basement project, we had separately hired another company to do some unrelated HVAC repairs to our ductwork to address some issues in the first floor of our rancher - this required coordination with Eugene as much of this HVAC work by the other company was being performed in the basement before the new walls and ceiling were put in and all went smoothly. The quality of the work and attention to detail were excellent as well and all the members of Eugene's team are friendly and a pleasure to work with. The work is done in a very organized way and the team is very good about keeping things tidy and cleaning up at the end of the day. Eugene is very responsive - everyone worked tirelessly and long days to complete our project within the expected time-frame and Eugene was on-site much of the time to answer our questions and supervise the project. We are thrilled with the finished product and would work with Eugene and GloRem without hesitation on future projects. Thank you again, Eugene, for all your help! read more

We hired Eugene and his team after obtaining bids from him and 2 other remodeling companies to finish our basement. His quote was the most reasonable and was within our budget. Eugene is super knowledgeable, friendly, very professional and patient! He came to our home promptly, made measurements and a few days later presented us with a 3 dimensional model of our vision for the basement along with a complete breakdown of the work to be done with the cost. He stayed within his timeline of 12 weeks to complete the work which involved installing a full bathroom, plumbing, flooring, drywall, painting, lighting, wet bar, entertainment center, laundry, painting, stairwell, cabinets, and unexpected electrical and plumbing work that was required to pass inspections. Unlike other contractors we interviewed, Eugene pulls permits and gets the necessary inspections done to make sure all work meets code. We could not be happier with what he and his team did for us. The quality and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. He was very easy to work with, responded quickly to any questions or changes we made as the project progressed. He gave us great suggestions on things we had not thought of. All in all we simply could not have asked for a better experience or a better person to work with. If you are considering a major remodel for your home, I would not hesitate to hire Eugene and his team! Thank you Eugene! We could not be happier with how our basement has turned out! read more

We recently had GloRem, LLC complete a total remodel of our basement. It is a small 1950s rancher with lots of construction challenges. The area was used for 30 years as a daycare. Needless to say, it took a lot of abuse. Little or no upgrades had been done during that time. When Eugene walked through with me and I explained our needs for the future he was confident that he could give us what we wanted. From concept to design, he made it worry free. He was responsive to all questions, patient with my changes, and supportive in my decisions. The day our project was to begin, the COVID-19 shutdowns began. This added a new set of burdensome regulations for Eugene and the crews to work around. They were always conscious of social distancing guidelines and careful not to put us at any risk. Every day they showed up on time and often stayed late to get work done. We added a full bath, a bedroom with an egress window, storage space, and reworked the entryway. I have used many contractors over the years and GloRem is the most conscientious, hardworking group of craftsmen I have ever dealt with. Their attention to detail and building exactly what we wanted is unmatched. They take great pride in their work. I could never have imagined how well this project could turn out. It's amazing what they accomplished! I highly recommend this company! I show off my new living space whenever possible and everyone is impressed. read more

I cannot recommend Glorem highly enough. After what was a catastrophic flood in our basement, and a host of contractors offering to provide us with very little in return for a whole lot of money- Glorem was a blessing. Eugene understood the difficult and quite protracted problems we were dealing with. Before the rebuild could begin we had to finish tearing down what was left, and then go through the process of asbestos mitigation and the disruptive installation of a French drain system to prevent another flood from happening. Eugene understood the steps and the time it would take to complete them. He was completely fair in his pricing, and never blinked at the hurdles imposed by our overreaching mortgage company. His team was professional, personable, and thorough. They talked us through everything that was going to happen. They also clearly spelled out the time frame, the payment schedule, and then worked with us when unexpected course corrections happened. The end result was phenomenal- beyond what we could have envisioned on the day of the flood. Eugene and Glorem restored our faith in good people doing honest, quality work. Pride of workmanship is the hallmark of this team. I would not hesitate to hire them again if I needed work done on my home. read more

Eugene from Glorem LLC and project manager Tim were absolutely fantastic. They completed my finished basement which included a bedroom and a full bathroom. My wife and I are extremely happy with the quality of work and really happy with the total experience. Home renovations can be long and stressful but that was the total opposite experience with working with Eugene and Tim. They were professional and responsive. The project was completed weeks before the scheduled deadline. They keep you informed of the whole process and utilize an app where you can give feedback, request changes, and know exactly what is happening to your project. They also were able to make a couple changes at our request. We relied on their expertise throughout the project and we were not disappointed. We would definitely use them for further projects and have recommended them to family and friends. They will do whatever is necessary to ensure you are happy throughout the process and at the end of their work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

After discovering a few leaks in our outdated bathroom, it became clear that a full remodel would be the best choice. A friend referred GloRem and gave a glowing review of the whole team and experience. Once we received the quote, we decided to hire GloRem based on reviews, recommendations and price. From the beginning of the quote process to completion of the project, GloRem turned out to be a fabulous contractor to work with! Every single employee that worked on our bathroom was a professional and produced immaculate work. The workers started work when they said they were going to and worked long hours every day until the project was completed. The team was respectful of the entire home also; they cleaned up after every day and tried to keep noises low when my toddler took a nap every afternoon. The end product was beautiful and pristine! I would recommend GloRem (and already have) to anyone who is looking for a reasonable quote and a Grade A contractor. GloRem far exceeded our expectations! read more

The overall experience we had in dealing with this company was exceptional. We knew right from the start they were professional and that we were going to end up with a great space. The communication was clear from day one and they knew exactly what we wanted and how we wanted it to look along with the suggestions that they made for us. The company gave us a start time and a finish date and they delivered on time. There was no disruption to our daily functions in the other part of the house; however, when it came to doing the plumbing, they were sure to give a heads up in regards to losing water pressure. Every step of the way, the lead on the project, Eugene, told us step by step, what was happening at each phase. The communication was always open and whenever we had a question, Eugene would answer it right away. To watch the transformation and see the final completion of the basement was absolutely Amazing. I would recommend this company for anyone looking for a great product with no hassle. read more

We could not have been happier with the results of the basement remodel by GloRem. What sold us on GloRem was the layout that Eugene created and the detailed quote he provided. We knew exactly what we were getting and what the costs would be if we decided to make changes during the construction. The project included an full bath, large open area for the kids to play in, built in shelves, and a theater room with a custom bar and platform. Communication between Eugene, the owner, and Victor the project manager, was great throughout the project. The project was completed on schedule, which included some last minute changes and even the birth of the painter's first baby. Our kids now have an big open area to play in and dad has quite the man cave. read more

Like others - can't recommend highly enough. GloRem was the easy choice for us. They were responsive and professional from start to finish. There website gave us a great idea of the quality of their work whereas many others had very limited information. They were the only company to offer us a detailed estimate so we could understand the price and make adjustments based on budgets. Others just gave a number and when questioned adjusted numbers with no clear rationale or detail. MOST importantly, the job was done well and on time. Actually, it was done in half the time stated on the contract (one week for basement remodel). We have other projects in mind for our house. Fortunately, we'll only have to call one company - GloRem - for those projects. read more

We hired GloRem to finish our (previously unfinished) basement. We couldn't be happier with the result. In the initial quote with Eugene, the price breakdown was very clearly shown to us, which helped us determine the cost/benefit options for us. Once the project got started, Tim (our primary contact through the work) was incredible. He always kept us informed of the schedule and if there were any problems. They did a top notch job anticipating questions or thoughts that we had and really made sure that everything was done perfectly. All of the subs they used were also incredible - everyone that entered our house was very professional and worked with us to make sure everything was done exactly as we wanted. read more

I would highly recommend Eugene and his team for completing basement remodel for us. They are professional and know whole process from start to finish. Every single detail was clearly explained and notified earlier by team to us. Eugene and team gave great advice and solutions to any type of problems. We are glad that all their advice and experience helped us to come up with beautiful design with budgeted basement. The work was performed with top grade and finished in timely manner. We did not face any issues throughout the process. We are thrilled with our remodel basement and Thank Eugene and his team for all their hard work. We would love to work with Eugene and his team again in future. read more

Eugene and the GloRem team finished my 1100 square foot basement. They were the best estimate between three other contractors but more importantly, Eugene was professional, on time and reliable. Throughout the entire experience, Eugene kept us informed on the next steps and was always available to answer questions and provide advice. His team was professional and respectful of our home. I cant say enough about the GloRem team and would absolutely recommend them for any project. We are thrilled with our basement and the extra space and value we now have to enjoy in our home. We were able to add a bedroom, full bathroom, and a huge open space for games and movies. Highly recommended! read more

I have experience with renovations and have worked with a number of other contractors in the past. Eugene and GloRem are top-notch, far and away the best I have ever worked with. I wish I would have found them sooner. They finished my basement, including a bar with stacked stone, gym, and full bath. Eugene offered much needed input on the design, responded to questions quickly and honestly, and processed changes in a clear and up front manner. His team worked hard to complete the job within the estimated timeframe. The final product is amazing and it is no surprise given Eugene's professionalism and dedication throughout the entire process. read more