Professional basement finishing services across Salt Lake County. From downtown SLC to South Jordan, we've finished 500+ basements in 20+ years. Free estimates.
Salt Lake County is home to over 1.1 million residents spread across some of the most diverse housing stock in the state. From the century-old bungalows in the Avenues to brand-new builds in Herriman, basements here come in every shape, size, and condition imaginable, and we’ve worked on just about all of them.
At Utah Basement Finishing, we’ve spent 20+ years finishing and remodeling lower levels across Salt Lake County. Whether you’re in a 1960s rambler in Murray or a two-story in Riverton, your basement may have usable space you are not getting much from yet.
Space costs money. The median home price in Salt Lake County has climbed past $500K, and moving up means spending significantly more. Finishing your basement gives you 30-50% more livable square footage at a fraction of the cost of buying bigger.
Here’s what we see most often:
We handle every phase of your basement project:
Salt Lake County sits on the ancient lakebed of Lake Bonneville. That means soil conditions vary block to block, sandy and well-draining near the benches, clay-heavy and moisture-prone closer to the valley floor. We assess moisture conditions before we start framing because waterproofing and vapor barriers aren’t optional here, they’re essential.
Older homes in neighborhoods like Sugar House, Millcreek, and the east bench often have shorter ceiling heights (7 feet or under). We’ve developed solutions for maximizing headroom, including flush-mount lighting, low-profile ductwork routing, and ceiling designs that make 7-foot ceilings feel taller than they are.
Newer construction in the southwest valley, Herriman, Daybreak, South Jordan, typically comes with 9-foot basement ceilings and pre-roughed plumbing. These are prime finishing candidates, and we can turn them around faster since much of the groundwork is already done.
We work across every city and community in Salt Lake County:
Permits are required for basement finishing in every Salt Lake County municipality. The process varies slightly by city, but generally involves:
We handle the entire permit process for you. We’ve pulled hundreds of permits across Salt Lake County and know each city’s requirements and inspection expectations. No surprises, no failed inspections, no delays.
Every project is different, but here are realistic ranges for Salt Lake County in 2024-2025:
| Project Scope | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic finish (1,000 sq ft, open layout) | $25,000 – $35,000 |
| Mid-range finish (bedroom, bathroom, living area) | $35,000 – $55,000 |
| Full build-out (apartment, theater, wet bar) | $55,000 – $85,000+ |
Factors that affect price: ceiling height, moisture mitigation needs, bathroom/kitchen plumbing, egress windows, and finish level. We provide free, detailed estimates, no vague ballpark numbers.
Ready to put your basement to work? We’ve been finishing basements across Salt Lake County for over 12 years. Call us at 801-515-3473 or request a free estimate.
We’re based right here in Salt Lake City at 369 East 900 South and serve every corner of the county. Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm, we’re here when you need us.