Basement finishing

The space you already own

Budgets from: $48,000
Time on site: 6 to 9 weeks on site

A basement is cheaper per square foot than any addition, as long as it’s dry. We start with a moisture test and the outside of the house, then frame, insulate and finish it like any other floor.

Egress windows are the change that makes the biggest difference: daylight, and a legal bedroom.

Free estimate

A finished basement family room with a pale wood floor, a built-in bookcase and window seat, daylight from a window well and a sofa with a wool throw

What's included

A moisture check and drainage fixed first
Insulated walls and a warm floor
Egress windows cut in for bedrooms
A bathroom on a pump if the drains are high
Built-in shelves and storage

Good for

A playroom for the kids
A guest suite
An office away from the house

Questions

Our basement gets damp. Can you still finish it?

We fix the water first: grading, gutters, a drain or a sump. Finishing over a damp wall only hides the problem.

Do we need a permit?

Yes, for any bedroom, bathroom or new wiring. We pull it and arrange the inspections.

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Questions about projects, costs, permits and timing

Hi! Ask me what a kitchen or an addition usually costs, how long it takes, which towns we build in or how permits work. To start, call (719) 555-0136 or ask for a free estimate on the contact page.

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