What we build Basements

Basement finishing in Columbus

We check for water first. If the walls weep in March, we fix that before a single stud goes up, and we’ll tell you if a basement isn’t ready to finish.

4.9 on Google from 168 reviews

Basement finishing in Columbus

What's included

  • A moisture check before anything else
  • Framing with insulation against the foundation
  • Egress windows where a bedroom needs one
  • Bathrooms, including below-grade plumbing
  • Wet bars and built-ins
  • Drop or drywall ceilings, with access to valves left where they belong

What it usually costs

  • Open family room, about 800 sq ft$45,000 to $65,000
  • Family room plus a full bathroom$65,000 to $85,000
  • Guest suite with egress window$80,000 to $110,000

How long: 6 to 9 weeks on site. Every job is quoted in writing after a visit.

A dining corner by the new egress windows in Hilliard.
A dining corner by the new egress windows in Hilliard.
Most of ours start like this: block walls, steel posts and a gas meter to work around.
Most of ours start like this: block walls, steel posts and a gas meter to work around.

Questions we get

Do we need a permit?

In Columbus, yes, for framing, electric and plumbing. We pull it and schedule the inspections.

What about the furnace and water heater?

We frame a utility room around them with a door wide enough to replace either one later.

Will it feel like a basement?

Not if the ceiling, light and floor are right. We’ll show you finished ones nearby if you want to see.

From the people we've worked for

4.9 on Google from 168 reviews

Kyle texted us every afternoon with photos of what got done. Seven weeks, exactly what he said at the start, and the house was clean every night.
Sarah M. Kitchen, Upper Arlington
They found rot under our old tub and showed us before fixing it. The change order was one line and a fair number.
James R. Bathroom, Clintonville
Our deck passed inspection the first time and the footings were checked before they built on them. We’re having them back for the porch.
Ann and Luis P. Deck, Dublin
We had a list of eleven things. Dave’s carpenter did all of them in a day and a half.
Mike T. Repairs, Grandview

Get an estimate

Tell us about the project. Dave calls you back within a day to set up a visit, measures, and sends a written quote with every line priced. It costs nothing.

Office hours
Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5 PM
Saturday visits by appointment
Shop
2185 Westbelt Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
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Where we work
Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Worthington, Grandview, Bexley, Dublin, Hilliard and the rest of Columbus.
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