Basement Finishing in Bountiful

Bountiful is one of the Wasatch Front’s most established and desirable communities. With about 44,000 residents, it sits just north of Salt Lake City on the east bench, offering mountain views, mature tree-lined streets, and a genuine small-city feel. Homes here date primarily from the 1950s through the 1990s, with some newer infill construction. The east bench neighborhoods above 400 North are particularly sought-after, while the areas near Main Street and the TRAX station offer more accessible price points.

Utah Basement Finishing has been renovating and finishing Bountiful basements for over 20 years. These older homes have great bones and real potential.

Why Bountiful Homeowners Finish

Bountiful residents are long-term homeowners who love their neighborhood. Moving means leaving a community they’ve built their lives around, so they invest in their current home.

Common projects:

• Complete basement renovations — Tearing out dated 1970s-80s finishes and building modern spaces
• Guest suites — Welcoming bedrooms with private bathrooms for visiting family
• Home offices — Professional workspace for remote workers
• Updated family rooms — Modern entertainment and gathering spaces
• Rental apartments — Bountiful’s proximity to SLC and TRAX access creates rental demand
• Wine rooms and bars — Entertainment-focused builds for Bountiful’s established homeowners

Bountiful’s Basements

East bench (above 400 North): Premium homes from the 1960s-80s with larger footprints, some walkout basements, and established landscaping. 8-foot ceilings, solid construction. Many have outdated partial finishes ready for complete renovation.

Central Bountiful: 1950s-70s ramblers and split-levels. Lower ceilings (7-7.5 feet in some), older electrical and plumbing. These need more prep work but become excellent living spaces.

Lower Bountiful (near TRAX/Main Street): More affordable, denser housing. Good candidates for apartment conversions given the transit access.

Key consideration: Bountiful’s east bench has clay soils and seasonal moisture from mountain runoff. We assess every basement for moisture conditions before starting.

Our Services

• Design & Layout — Renovation-focused plans for established homes
• Framing & Insulation — Moisture barriers and proper insulation on older foundations
• Electrical & Plumbing — Panel upgrades, new circuits, updated plumbing
• Drywall & Paint — Modern finishes replacing dated materials
• Flooring — Moisture-resistant options for older basements
• Bathrooms — New builds and complete renovations
• Kitchens & Wet Bars — From apartment kitchens to entertainment bars
• Home Theaters — Media room upgrades
• Egress Windows — Essential for older homes with small windows

Permits

Bountiful City’s building department handles permits for all basement work. They’re familiar with renovation projects given the age of the housing stock. Plan review typically takes 1-2 weeks. We manage everything.

Nearby Cities

We serve Bountiful and neighboring Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, and all of Davis County.

Get Your Free Estimate

Bountiful homes have great bones. Let’s bring your basement up to match. Call 801-515-3473 or request a free estimate.

Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm.