Turn raw concrete and bare studs into a finished, code-compliant floor your family actually uses — framing through final finishes, handled start to finish by one Boulder team.
A true basement finish is a full build. We manage every phase under one roof, so there's a single accountable team from the first wall to the final coat of paint.
Finishing a basement gives you a whole new floor of usable space at a fraction of the cost and disruption of building out or up — there's no foundation to pour and no roofline to extend.
It's also one of the more reliable home improvements for resale, typically returning a strong share of its cost — our Boulder basement ROI guide breaks down the numbers. And it solves real life today: a guest suite, a quiet office, a playroom, a gym, or a place for the family to spread out.
In Colorado especially, a large share of homes are sold with the basement left unfinished — which means the opportunity is already sitting under your feet.
Most projects combine a few of these into one cohesive lower level — our design-first process makes sure they work together.
Reconfigure or modernize an existing finished basement into something better.
Learn moreCode-compliant egress windows for a safe, legal, light-filled basement bedroom.
Learn moreAdd a full or half bath downstairs, including the below-grade plumbing.
Learn moreMedia rooms, wet bars, and home gyms — wired, soundproofed, and laid out right.
Learn moreSeparate-entrance suites and ADUs that add flexible, rentable space.
Learn moreTell us how you want to use the space and we'll help you plan the right approach.
Call (720) 340-2032Permits & Boulder code. Finishing a basement in the Boulder area requires building permits, and the finished space has to meet code in several areas — egress windows for any bedroom, minimum ceiling heights, electrical safety, and fire protection among them. It's also the part you don't have to think about: we handle the permit application, plans, and inspection scheduling as a standard part of every project, so the work is done correctly, signed off, and on the record. For a plain-English walkthrough, see our guide to basement permits in Boulder.
What it costs. There's no single price for finishing a basement, because no two basements are the same. The biggest factors are square footage, the layout and number of rooms, whether you're adding plumbing for a bathroom or bar, and the level of finishes you choose. As a rough guide, most full finishes in Boulder land between $50,000 and $100,000 — but rather than quote a number that may not fit your project, we give you a free, detailed, itemized estimate after seeing the space. For a full breakdown of what affects the price, read our guide to basement finishing costs in Boulder.
We see the actual space, talk through your goals, and measure. No pressure, no charge.
We turn the conversation into a real plan and a clear, line-by-line estimate.
We pull permits and build, managed start to finish by one accountable team.
We confirm every detail with you and hand over a space that's ready to use.
Most full basement finishing projects in Boulder run between $50,000 and $100,000, depending on square footage, whether you add a bathroom or kitchenette, and the level of finishes. We give you a detailed, itemized estimate after seeing the space so there are no surprises.
A typical finished basement takes about 8 to 12 weeks from the start of construction. Adding a bathroom, egress window, or kitchenette can extend that. You get a realistic schedule with your estimate and updates at every stage. For a phase-by-phase breakdown, see our basement timeline guide.
Yes. Finishing a basement requires building permits for framing, electrical, and often plumbing and HVAC, plus code requirements like egress windows for bedrooms. We pull every permit and coordinate inspections as a standard part of the project.
Yes — a basement bedroom is one of the most popular finishing projects. Code requires a compliant egress window for safe escape, which we install as part of the work so the bedroom is legal and safe.
Not necessarily. Moisture and low ceilings are common Boulder basement challenges with proven solutions. We assess the space during your free consultation and tell you honestly what is possible before any work begins.
Yes — framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, and finishes, all by one accountable team. You're never coordinating multiple contractors yourself.
Schedule a free, no-pressure in-home estimate. We'll measure your space and give you a clear, itemized quote.
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