Basement Finishing & Remodeling
Unlock the potential below. Add usable square footage, create a rental unit, or build the ultimate entertainment zone. We handle the structural and design aspects of finishing your basement.
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Many older basements in Montrose and Delta have low ceilings or rough dirt floors. We specialize in the difficult structural work required to make these spaces habitable.
Structural Integrity First: We can excavate and dig out your basement to lower the floor, ensuring you have comfortable ceiling height. We manage the underpinning and structural reinforcement to keep your home's foundation secure.
Code Compliance: We work directly with engineers to get the stamps required for structural changes.
Technical Capabilities
- Floor Excavation (Dig-Outs)
- Foundation Underpinning
- Grinder & Discharge Pumps
- Bathroom Plumbing Additions
- Engineer Stamps & Permitting
- Waterproofing & Sump Pumps
Safety & Egress Windows
You cannot legally nor should you add a bedroom to a basement without a proper escape route. We cut concrete foundations to install code-compliant Egress Window Wells.
This not only makes your basement safe and legal but floods the space with natural light, making it feel less like a "basement" and more like a home.
Turn Your Basement into Income
With the housing demand in Colorado, a basement apartment or "Mother-in-Law" suite is a smart investment. We can create a fully separated living unit with its own entrance, kitchen, and bath. Renting this space offers additional income and home equity.
- ✓ Kitchenette Install
- ✓ Private Entrance
- ✓ Separate HVAC Zones
- ✓ Sound Separation
The Ultimate Entertainment Zone
Basements offer low light infiltration, making them perfect for theater rooms. We combine this with advanced soundproofing so you can turn the volume up without waking the house.
Home Theater Rooms
We build tiered seating platforms, install projector mounts, run in-wall audio cables, and install dimmable smart lighting for the perfect movie night.
Advanced Soundproofing
We use Rockwool Safe'n'Sound insulation, open-cell spray foam, acoustic panels, and resilient channel drywall installation to drastically reduce noise transfer between floors.
Gaming & Rec Rooms
Create a space for the kids (or adults) with durable luxury vinyl flooring, wet bars, and dedicated electrical circuits for gaming setups.
Expand Your Living Space
What will your new basement become?
Extra Bedrooms
Safe, legal, and private sleeping quarters.
Home Gyms
Rubber flooring and mirrored walls.
Home Offices
Quiet, soundproofed work zones.
Guest Suites
Comfortable stays for visiting family.
Wet Bars
Entertaining areas with plumbing.
Kids Playroom
Keep the toys out of the living room.
Trusted Structural Experts
Basement work requires a higher level of structural knowledge. We warranty our work and ensure every permit and inspection is handled correctly.
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Basement Remodeling FAQs
How much does it cost to finish a basement in Montrose?
While costs vary based on finishes, a professional, permitted basement finish in Montrose typically ranges from $75 to $150 per square foot. Factors that increase cost include adding a bathroom (requires cutting concrete for plumbing), installing egress windows, or structural dig-outs to increase ceiling height.
How much does it cost to finish a 2000 sq ft basement?
For a large 2,000 sq ft basement, you often get a better "price per square foot" due to economies of scale. However, the total investment usually ranges between $150,000 and $250,000+ depending on if you are adding multiple bathrooms, a wet bar, or a theater room. Large basements often require upgraded HVAC systems to handle the extra square footage properly and multiple egress windows for any added bedrooms.
What adds the most value when finishing a basement?
Adding a legal bedroom and a bathroom provides the highest ROI. To legally count as a bedroom in Colorado, the room must have a closet and a code-compliant Egress Window. Without the egress window, appraisers cannot list it as a bedroom, significantly lowering your resale value.
Is it cheaper to DIY or hire a contractor?
DIY is cheaper upfront because you aren't paying for labor, but it carries high risks. Mistakes in moisture management, electrical grounding, or plumbing venting can cost thousands to fix later. Furthermore, unpermitted DIY work does not add legal value to your home's appraisal and can block a future sale. Hiring a pro ensures the work is warrantied, insured, and code-compliant.
How long does a basement remodel take?
A standard basement finish (framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, trim) typically takes 3 to 4 months. If the project involves structural underpinning, digging out the floor for height, or complex custom cabinetry, the timeline may extend to 6 months.
Can I add a bathroom if my basement doesn't have rough-ins?
Yes. We locate the main sewer line under your concrete slab, cut a trench in the concrete, and install the new drain lines. We then pour new concrete to patch the floor. If your main sewer line is higher than the basement floor, we install an up-flush system (sewage ejector pump or grinder pump) to pump waste up to the main line.
What are common basement finishing mistakes?
The two biggest mistakes are ignoring moisture and skipping egress windows. Covering up a damp foundation wall with standard drywall creates a mold factory; we use moisture-resistant materials and vapor barriers. Secondly, not having egress windows in bedrooms is a safety hazard and does not help increase the home value.
What is the minimum ceiling height for a finished basement?
Generally, residential code requires a minimum ceiling height of 7 feet for habitable spaces. Beams and ductwork can dip lower (usually up to 6'4") in specific areas. If your basement is shorter than this, we can discuss structural "dig-outs" to lower the floor level.