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BASEMENT FINISHING

Basement Finishing in Atlanta

Turn an unfinished basement into a family room, guest suite, home office or home theater. Framing, drywall, flooring, bathrooms and paint from one licensed crew.

Finished basement family room

New living space without an addition

Many homes in Metro Atlanta have a basement that is only used for storage. Finishing it is one of the most cost effective ways to add living space and value to your home.

We plan the layout with you, then handle framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, doors, bathrooms and paint. Electrical and plumbing are done by licensed trade partners, and we take care of permits where they are required.

What a basement project includes

  • Planning and layout around stairs, mechanicals and windows.
  • Moisture check before any walls go up.
  • Framing and insulation.
  • Drywall, ceilings and paint.
  • Flooring suited for below grade spaces.
  • Bathrooms, wet bars and built ins.
Basement framing insulation
BASEMENT IDEAS

What your basement can become

Finished basement family room

Family room

A bright, comfortable space for the whole family.

Basement home theater

Home theater

Dark walls, a big screen and room for a sectional.

Basement guest bedroom

Guest suite

A bedroom with egress window and its own bathroom.

Basement bathroom walk in shower

Basement bathroom

A full or half bath with a tiled walk-in shower.

Basement wet bar

Wet bar

Cabinets, counter and a sink for entertaining.

Basement home gym office

Home gym or office

A quiet space to work or train at home.

HOW IT GOES

From bare concrete to finished space

  1. Free consultation. We look at the space, check for moisture and talk about how you want to use it.
  2. Plan and quote. Layout, finishes and a written price.
  3. Permits. We handle permits where they are required.
  4. Framing and rough work. Walls, insulation, electrical and plumbing rough in.
  5. Drywall and finishes. Drywall, flooring, trim, doors, tile and paint.
  6. Final walkthrough. Inspection, punch list and cleanup.

How much does basement finishing cost in Atlanta?

Finishing a basement in Metro Atlanta typically costs about $35 to $75 per square foot. A simple open family room sits at the lower end, while bathrooms, wet bars, bedrooms and higher end finishes push the price up. For a typical 800 to 1,000 square foot basement, many projects land between $35,000 and $75,000.

We give you a detailed written quote after the consultation.

FAQ

Basement finishing questions

In most Metro Atlanta cities and counties, yes. We tell you what is required for your address and handle the permit process.

We check for moisture first. Water problems have to be solved before finishing, and we use materials suited for below grade spaces.

Most basement projects take six to ten weeks, depending on the size, inspections and whether a bathroom is included.

Yes. Basement bathrooms are a common part of our projects.

We finish basements in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Cumming, Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Smyrna and Douglasville. See all service areas.

Ready to use your basement?

Send us a few photos of the space and we will schedule a free consultation.