Basement Finishing in Riverton

Riverton is the definition of a Utah family town. With roughly 45,000 residents tucked between South Jordan, Herriman, and Bluffdale, Riverton offers tree-lined streets, good schools, and a strong sense of community centered around Old Town Riverton and the annual Town Days celebration. The housing stock is predominantly 1990s-2010s construction with a healthy mix of newer builds on the edges.

Utah Basement Finishing has been working in Riverton for 20+ years. The homes here are ideal for basement finishing — good ceiling heights, manageable layouts, and families who need the space.

Why Riverton Homeowners Finish Their Basements

Riverton families are growing. Average household sizes are above the state average (which is already the highest in the nation). That means the main floor fills up fast.

Most common Riverton projects:

• Extra bedrooms and bathrooms — The #1 request, especially for families with 3+ kids
• Family rooms and game rooms — A dedicated space for kids and teens
• Craft rooms and hobby spaces — Riverton’s community-oriented families love having dedicated project space
• Home offices — Increasingly important for dual-income households
• Food storage rooms — This is Utah, and Riverton families take preparedness seriously. Proper shelving and climate-controlled storage space is a real request we handle regularly

Riverton’s Basements

Most Riverton homes were built between 1990 and 2015, which means:

• 8-9 foot ceilings standard
• Pre-roughed plumbing in many homes (builder stubbed bathroom locations)
• Concrete foundations in good condition
• Standard rectangular layouts that are efficient to finish

Older Riverton homes near 12600 South and Redwood Road may have shorter ceilings and need more prep work, but they’re still excellent finishing candidates.

Our Services

• Design & Layout — Family-focused floor plans
• Framing & Insulation — Efficient builds in well-prepped basements
• Electrical & Plumbing — Connecting to existing rough-ins or new installations
• Drywall & Paint — Clean finishes throughout
• Flooring — Durable, kid-friendly options (LVP is our top pick)
• Bathrooms — From half baths to full family bathrooms
• Kitchens & Wet Bars — For apartment conversions or entertaining
• Home Theaters — Family movie rooms
• Egress Windows — Required for bedrooms, great for natural light

Permits

Riverton City handles its own building permits. Plan review is typically 1-2 weeks, and their inspectors are straightforward. We pull permits and schedule inspections for every Riverton project.

Nearby Cities

We serve Riverton and neighboring Herriman, South Jordan, West Jordan, Bluffdale, and Draper.

Get Your Free Estimate

Call 801-515-3473 or request a free estimate online. We’re in the Riverton area regularly and can schedule your walkthrough fast.

Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm.