Basement Finishing in Herriman

Herriman has exploded. What was a small town of 1,500 people in 2000 is now a city of 65,000+ and still growing. New subdivisions seem to sprout up monthly, stretching west toward the Oquirrh Mountains and south toward the county line. Nearly every home in Herriman was built within the last 20 years, which makes it one of the best cities in Utah for basement finishing.

Utah Basement Finishing has been finishing Herriman basements since the city’s growth first took off. We’ve watched neighborhoods go from dirt to driveways — and we’ve been finishing the basements ever since.

Why Herriman Is a Basement Finishing Hotspot

Here’s the thing about new construction in Herriman: builders sell homes with unfinished basements to keep the purchase price competitive. That means thousands of Herriman homeowners are sitting on 1,000-1,500 square feet of raw concrete, framing potential, and stubbed plumbing — just waiting to be turned into living space.

The math is simple:

• Herriman’s median home price: ~$550K
• Cost to finish the basement: $25K-$50K
• Added home value: $50K-$80K+

That’s real equity, built fast.

What Herriman homeowners are finishing:

• Bedrooms and bathrooms — Big families need big houses, and the basement doubles your bedroom count
• Playrooms and toy rooms — Keep the main floor clean, let kids own the basement
• Home theaters — 9-foot ceilings and no windows = perfect theater conditions
• Home gyms — Rubber flooring, mirrors, ventilation — we build real workout spaces
• Second living rooms — A separate space for teens, guests, or just getting away from the noise upstairs

Herriman’s New Construction Advantage

Almost every Herriman basement comes builder-prepped:

• 9-foot ceilings — Standard in virtually all new Herriman construction
• Pre-roughed plumbing — Bathroom drains already stubbed in the slab
• Clean concrete floors — No moisture issues, no old foundation problems
• Open layouts — No load-bearing walls to work around (typically)
• Modern electrical panels — 200-amp panels with room for additional circuits

This means faster timelines and lower costs compared to finishing a basement in an older home. Most Herriman basements can be completed in 4-8 weeks depending on scope.

Popular Herriman Neighborhoods

We’ve worked in communities throughout Herriman, including:

• Blackridge — Large homes, premium lots
• Anthem at Herriman — Rosecrest area, mix of home sizes
• Mill Race — Established by Herriman standards
• Juniper Heights — Newer development with mountain views
• Providence at Herriman — DR Horton builds, great finishing candidates

Our Services

• Design & Layout — Maximizing Herriman’s open basement floor plans
• Framing & Insulation — Quick and clean in new construction
• Electrical & Plumbing — Connecting to builder rough-ins
• Drywall & Paint — Matched to your builder’s finish quality
• Flooring — LVP, carpet, tile — your choice
• Bathrooms — Connecting to pre-stubbed plumbing
• Kitchens & Wet Bars — Entertainment or apartment builds
• Home Theaters — Herriman’s tall ceilings make incredible theaters
• Egress Windows — Many Herriman homes already have them; we add more if needed

Permits in Herriman

Herriman City’s building department handles permits in-house. They’re efficient — plan review usually takes 1-2 weeks. Since they deal with a high volume of basement finishes (given all the new construction), the process is streamlined.

We handle everything — from plans to final inspection.

Nearby Cities

We also serve Riverton, South Jordan, West Jordan, Bluffdale, and Eagle Mountain.

Get Your Free Estimate

Your Herriman builder left you a blank canvas. Let us turn it into the best rooms in your house. Call 801-515-3473 or request your free estimate.

Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm.