Basement Finishing in South Jordan

South Jordan is home to about 77,000 residents and sits at the crossroads of growth in the southwest valley. The city is perhaps best known for Daybreak, the massive master-planned community by the South Jordan TRAX station — but South Jordan extends well beyond Daybreak, with established neighborhoods along 10600 South, newer developments near the Oquirrh Mountains, and family-friendly subdivisions throughout.

Utah Basement Finishing has finished basements across South Jordan for 20+ years, from the compact townhome basements in Daybreak to the sprawling lower levels of custom homes on the south end.

Why South Jordan Homeowners Finish Their Basements

South Jordan has one of the highest median household incomes in Utah. Families here invest in their homes, and finishing the basement is one of the smartest investments available.

Top projects we see:

• Daybreak basement completions — Many Daybreak homes were sold with unfinished basements, and homeowners are now ready to complete them
• Home theaters — South Jordan’s family-oriented community loves movie night, and basements are perfect for dedicated theater rooms
• Playrooms and family rooms — With young families throughout the city, extra living space downstairs is essential
• Basement apartments — South Jordan’s proximity to the TRAX line and the Silicon Slopes tech corridor makes basement apartments attractive for rental income
• Home offices — Tech workers commuting to Lehi, Draper, or SLC appreciate a quiet basement office

Daybreak Basements

Daybreak deserves its own section because it’s such a unique community. Built starting in 2004 by Kennecott Land, Daybreak features:

• Consistent 9-foot basement ceilings across most models
• Pre-roughed plumbing in many homes (bathroom locations already stubbed)
• Open floor plans that translate to flexible basement layouts
• Townhomes with smaller but efficient basements — even 600-800 sq ft can become a functional bedroom, bathroom, and living area

The Daybreak HOA doesn’t restrict interior basement finishing, but exterior changes (like egress window wells) may need architectural review. We know the process and work within it.

Daybreak basements are some of our fastest, most cost-effective projects because the builder prep work is already done.

Beyond Daybreak

South Jordan’s non-Daybreak neighborhoods include:

• The east side (east of Redwood Road): Older homes from the 1990s-2000s with standard basements. Many have 8-foot ceilings and some existing finish work that needs updating.
• South end near Herriman border: Newer construction with modern basements, often larger footprints.
• Along 10600 South corridor: Mix of home styles and ages, varied basement conditions.

Our Services

• Design & Layout — Optimized for South Jordan’s common home plans
• Framing & Insulation — Efficient framing in newer homes, full builds in older ones
• Electrical & Plumbing — Licensed, permitted, and inspected
• Drywall & Finishing — Matched to your home’s existing finish level
• Flooring — LVP is our top recommendation for South Jordan basements
• Bathrooms — Connecting to pre-roughed plumbing or new rough-ins
• Kitchens & Wet Bars — Entertainment-focused or apartment-ready
• Home Theaters — A South Jordan specialty
• Egress Windows — Code-compliant windows for legal bedrooms

Permits

South Jordan City requires permits for all basement finishing. Their building department is efficient and we work with them regularly. Plan review typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Nearby Cities

We also serve West Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, Draper, and Sandy.

Get Your Free Estimate

Whether it’s a Daybreak townhome or a custom build on the bench, we’ll give you an honest, detailed estimate. Call 801-515-3473 or schedule online.

Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm.