Basement Finishing in Midvale

Midvale packs a lot into a small footprint. With about 35,000 residents squeezed between Murray, Sandy, and West Jordan, this city offers some of the most affordable housing in the central valley. The homes are predominantly 1960s-80s construction — ramblers, split-levels, and two-stories with full basements that are ripe for finishing. Midvale’s TRAX access, central location, and ongoing revitalization (especially around the old smelter site at Bingham Junction) make it an increasingly attractive place to own.

Utah Basement Finishing works in Midvale regularly. These older homes are exactly the kind of project we specialize in — turning dated, underused basements into modern living space.

Why Midvale Homeowners Finish Their Basements

Midvale’s affordability is its superpower. Homes here are priced well below the Salt Lake County median, which means homeowners can invest in improvements and build real equity. A $25K-$40K basement finish in a $400K Midvale home is a no-brainer for value.

What we build in Midvale:

• Rental apartments — Midvale’s central location and TRAX stations make basement apartments highly rentable. Strong demand from UofU students, young professionals, and singles.
• Extra bedrooms — Starter homes with 2-3 bedrooms upstairs become 4-5 bedroom family homes
• Updated living spaces — Replacing 1970s paneling and carpet with modern finishes
• Home offices — Working from home doesn’t mean working from the kitchen table
• Laundry and utility upgrades — Proper laundry rooms with storage instead of an open corner

Midvale Basement Conditions

Most Midvale basements share these characteristics:

• 7-8 foot ceilings — Shorter than newer construction but absolutely workable
• Concrete block or poured foundations — Generally solid, but moisture management is key
• Older electrical — 100-amp panels are common and may need upgrading
• Some existing partial finishes — Many Midvale basements have a finished room or two from the 70s-80s that need tearing out and redoing properly

We assess every Midvale basement for moisture, structural condition, and code compliance before starting work. No surprises after drywall goes up.

Our Services

• Design & Layout — Smart layouts for compact spaces
• Framing & Insulation — Proper vapor barriers and insulation on older foundations
• Electrical & Plumbing — Upgrades and new installations
• Drywall & Paint — Modern, clean finishes
• Flooring — Moisture-resistant LVP recommended for older homes
• Bathrooms — New bathrooms or remodels of existing
• Kitchens & Wet Bars — Apartment kitchens for rental income
• Home Theaters — Budget-friendly media rooms
• Egress Windows — Essential for legal bedrooms in older homes

Permits

Midvale City handles building permits through their Community Development department. The process is straightforward and typically faster than larger cities. We manage it all.

Nearby Cities

We also serve Murray, Sandy, West Jordan, Cottonwood Heights, and Salt Lake City.

Get Your Free Estimate

Midvale basements are full of potential. Let’s unlock yours. Call 801-515-3473 or request a free estimate.

Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm.