An unfinished basement is often the largest unused space in a home. Finishing it can add a family room, home theater, guest suite, bathroom, bar or workshop, usually for less than building an addition, because the foundation, walls and roof are already there.
Morgan Remodel plans the space around how your family will actually use it, then handles framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring and finishes. Our free Basement Remodel Guide helps you decide what to include, and our basement remodel pricing page shows typical budgets.
Clearing out old finishes or a partial build-out so your new space starts on a clean, solid base.
Finishing a basement, adding a bathroom or creating a bedroom usually requires a permit. We handle the permits and inspections, including egress requirements for bedrooms.
Below-grade floors need materials that handle moisture. Luxury vinyl plank is the most popular choice, with carpet, engineered flooring and tile also available.
Built-in shelving, bars, fireplace surrounds, staircase updates and new rooms like a bedroom, office or theater.
Recessed lighting, plenty of outlets, TV and speaker wiring for a theater, and power for a bar or workshop.
Adding a full or half bathroom, a wet bar, a kitchenette or a utility sink.
Framing new walls and rooms, then hanging and finishing drywall for clean walls and ceilings.
Walls, ceilings and trim painted to make a below-grade space feel bright and welcoming.
A new stair railing that makes the trip downstairs feel like part of the finished home.
Most basement remodels take 2–4 weeks once construction starts, depending on the scope of work. If your project needs a permit, add 3–4 weeks depending on your municipality.
Usually, yes. Finishing a basement, adding a bathroom or creating a bedroom typically requires a permit. We handle the paperwork and inspections, and we’ll make sure any bedroom has a code-compliant egress window.
We look for signs of water before we finish anything. Leaks or moisture problems need to be fixed first, and we choose flooring and materials that are suited to below-grade spaces.
In most homes, yes. The cost depends on where your existing plumbing is. If the new bathroom sits below your main sewer line, it may need a pump to carry waste up and out.
Usually. Because the foundation, walls and roof already exist, finishing a basement typically costs less per square foot than building an addition. See our basement remodel pricing page for typical ranges.
