Basement Finishing in Bountiful, Utah

4.9 ★ · 78 Google Reviews

Bountiful's east bench gives it something most Utah cities don't have: real walkout and daylight basements. Homes in Bountiful Heights, Maple Hills, and above Mueller Park often have a full wall of windows below grade — which turns a basement finish into genuinely prime living space, not just storage with carpet. Down the hill in Val Verda and along Orchard Drive, the housing stock is mid-century with solid but dated basements, many half-finished decades ago with paneling and drop ceilings that owners now want redone properly. We finish both kinds, turn-key, with our own drywall crew doing the work that makes or breaks the result.

Walkouts, re-finishes, and mother-in-law apartments

Bench walkouts get treated like main-floor space: bigger window openings preserved, smooth or lightly textured walls for all that natural light, and layouts that put the family room against the glass. Mid-century re-finishes are demo-first jobs — we strip old paneling and acoustic ceiling, fix what fifty years hid, and rebuild with modern insulation, drywall, and lighting. And Bountiful has a long tradition of basement apartments for family; we build those with proper egress, sound insulation between floors, and kitchen and bath work coordinated under one schedule.

A Davis County crew that knows the bench

We're based in Layton, fifteen minutes up I-15, and we've worked Bountiful's bench streets for years. Bench homes bring specific issues — stepped foundations, hillside moisture that shows up seasonally, and older-home textures upstairs that need hand-matching. Our finishers match orange peel and hand-trowel textures every week; that's the difference between a basement that looks finished and one that looks original.

Bountiful basement finishing cost

Turn-key Bountiful basement finishes run $35–$55 per square foot. A 1,000 sqft finish with a bedroom, full bath, and family room typically lands between $38,000 and $55,000. Walkout basements can trend slightly higher when window walls and exterior doors are upgraded as part of the project; demo of an old 1970s finish adds modestly to cost. Basement apartments with kitchenettes are quoted individually. Every estimate is free, written, and line-item.

What Bountiful-Area Clients Say

Rated 4.9 stars across 78 Google reviews.

"Alex and his crew were amazing! Start to finish they did an outstanding job. Alex communicated everything and always responded to texts. The quality matched the rest of the basement perfectly — finished in a 3-week timeframe."
— Chris M., ★★★★★ Google review

"So grateful for them!! They helped us out quickly when we needed it done quickly! They did a beautiful job!"
— Shannon Sowby, ★★★★★ Google review

Drywall Techs crew finishing basement walls in a Bountiful, Utah home

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does basement finishing cost in Bountiful?

Turn-key finishes run $35–$55 per square foot. A typical 1,000 sqft Bountiful basement with a bedroom, bath, and family room lands between $38,000 and $55,000. Written, itemized estimates are free.

Do you finish walkout and daylight basements?

Yes — bench walkouts in Bountiful Heights and Maple Hills are some of our favorite projects. We design layouts around the natural light and treat the space like main-floor living area.

Can you redo a basement that was finished in the 1970s?

Yes. Re-finishes are common in Val Verda and along Orchard Drive: we demo old paneling and drop ceilings, correct hidden issues, and rebuild with modern insulation, drywall, and lighting.

Can you build a basement apartment for family in Bountiful?

Yes. We build mother-in-law apartments with code-compliant egress, sound insulation between floors, and coordinated kitchen and bath work — all under one contract and schedule.

How soon can you look at my Bountiful basement?

Usually within a few days. We're based in Layton, 15 minutes north, and provide free on-site walk-throughs with a written estimate — call (801) 791-9053.

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