Basement Finishing and Remodeling Built for Highland Homes

Use every square foot of your Highland basement.

A bright living room with a ceiling fan and a stylish couch inviting comfort and leisure

Finishing a large basement in Highland, Utah

The average single-family home in Highland runs about 3,800 square feet on a lot of roughly half an acre, and the average household is close to four people. A basement under a home that size can hold several rooms at once.
More rooms means more layout decisions, more plumbing and electrical rough-ins, and more work to sequence. We settle all of it before framing starts. Utah Basement Builders has been finishing basements across the Wasatch Front for nearly 30 years.

Services we provide for Highland homeowners

We provide full basement finishing and basement remodeling services for Highland homeowners:

Basement finishing

Basement finishing turns a large Highland basement into a set of finished rooms, planned together so the plumbing and electrical line up.

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Basement remodeling

Basement remodeling updates the layout and surfaces of a basement that already has finished rooms.

Basement theater rooms

We plan a home theater around the screen and seating, keeping the sound out of the rooms above.

A cozy basement game room featuring a ping pong table and a comfortable couch, perfect for entertainment and relaxation.

Basement game rooms

We lay out a game room so the tables, screens, and walkways each have room to work.

Spacious living room featuring a bar area and an adjoining kitchen, designed by a Utah basement builder for modern living.

Basement kitchens and bars

Before framing starts, we plan the water supply, drain, and electrical circuits that a basement kitchen or wet bar needs.

A contemporary bedroom featuring a bed on a polished wooden floor, showcasing modern design elements.

Basement bedrooms

Every basement bedroom needs its own egress window, so a layout with several bedrooms starts with window well placement.

A well-appointed living room with a couch, chair, and television, reflecting the expertise of a Utah basement builder.

Basement living rooms

A living room downstairs gives a large Highland household another place to gather.

Full white bathroom with bathroom shelves

Basement man caves

We size a man cave around its largest piece of equipment, such as a golf simulator, workbench, or pool table.

Modern basement with a kitchen bar, black stools, and wooden stairs.

Basement stairs

We build basement stairs to the current code, with the width and lighting a busy basement needs.

A stylish bathroom showcasing marble walls and white fixtures, crafted by a professional Utah basement builder.

Bathroom remodel

We add or remodel bathrooms throughout a Highland home, including the basement.

Custom cabinet solutions

We make custom cabinets for a bar, a media wall, or a laundry room to fit the space.

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Why Highland homeowners choose Utah Basement Builders

Nearly 30 years of basement work means Ryan and Brian can look at a large Highland basement and see how the rooms, the plumbing, and the mechanical equipment fit together. Whoever bids the job runs the crew, so the person who priced the work makes the decisions on site.

Ryan or Brian bids each Highland project and then runs the crew. The work stays inside the basement, and we handle the permits.

      
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  Stop looking for a contractor and contact Utah Basement Builders! They were so great and easy to work with. They are knowledgeable and happy to answer any and all questions. They get back to your texts/questions in a reasonable time frame. They are very reasonably priced.

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   Phil Rustad 
 
 
 
  Brian and Ryan were fantastic to work with.  We are very happy with their communication and the work that was performed.  They showed up when they said they were going to and responded quickly and addressed all of our questions.   They were easy to work with!

We love having a finished basement!

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   Jonathan Sterling 
 
 
 
  We are so grateful we found Brian and Ryan! Finishing an unfinished basement can easily be overwhelming. However, Basement Builders completed the task in a timely manner with clear communication throughout the whole process. In addition, they gave us a competitive quote. The crew are great to work with, and happily adjusted plans when ideas came to mind along the way. We were comfortable having them in our home, and are very approachable. If an item needed fixing or adjusting, they always resolved the issue swiftly; we are confident in contacting them following this experience if something needs to be fixed. We have no regrets using Basement Builders, and will use them in the future when we are ready for additional projects.
  
 
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  We had a great experience using Utah Basement Builders! They were friendly and approachable, flexible with our schedule and plan modifications, knowledgeable, and trustworthy! They stayed true to their bid and we would definitely recommend them!
  
 
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   Megan Pearson 
 
 
 
  We had a great overall experience working with Utah Basement Builders! They gave us a competitive quote and, most impressively, stuck to that budget. Brian and Ryan’s crews worked efficiently, and we are very pleased with the quality of the finished work. There were some delay’s with working into subcontractor’s schedules, but the communication was great, and we felt like we always had a good idea of what was going on. We recommend them!
  
 
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   Stefan Grunkemeier 
 
 
 
  Brian and team finished our basement on time, despite the many additions and alterations along the way.  My wife and I had a good initial gut feeling about Brian, and he followed through, impressing us the whole way to finish. Communication could not have been better, quality was great, prices were very fair.  I highly recommend this company.
  
 
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   Angie Johnson 
 
 
 
  I needed my basement to be turned into a walkout apartment. It was a big ask. They took my vision and made it work. Literally everything I asked for was done. I was most impressed with the communication. They were quick to respond and asked me questions of what I wanted for the entire project. They stayed on budget which I know is a rare thing. I have worked with two others companies on home projects and have never been on budget. Their original quote was accurate and only changed if I made changes from the original agreement. Quality was beyond my expectations. I will absolutely work with them again. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
  
 
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  Brian & Ryan are fabulous to work with. Their quote was the most reasonable and their quality finishing my entire basement apartment was superb - everyone who visits talks about how high quality the work is, what nice craftsmanship. They were flexible and happy to work with me on a few new requests as we went along.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I finish only part of a large Highland basement?

In lower-lying parts of Lehi, groundwater can rise seasonally, and Lehi City lists high water tables, snowmelt, and heavy rain among the causes of basement flooding. A working sump pump with a battery backup, good grading, and sealed foundation cracks are the usual protections. Solve any seepage or a damp slab before framing starts.Yes. You can finish a large basement in phases, such as the family room and a bathroom first, then bedrooms or a theater later. A loose baby tooth usually isn’t a reason to schedule a same-day dental visit. It’s a normal part of childhood, even if it feels tender when your child eats or brushes.

Can a golf simulator fit in a Highland basement?

Highland’s larger homes often leave room for the width and depth, so ceiling height is the number to check. Most home simulators need a ceiling of at least 9 feet, with 10 feet more comfortable for full swings, plus about 10 to 12 feet of width and 15 feet of depth. A 10-foot ceiling can end up closer to 9 feet once the flooring, lights, and projector are in place.

What insulation works best in a finished basement?

Foam board or spray foam against the concrete walls handles moisture better than fiberglass batts, which can absorb water vapor. Finishing is also the time to seal the rim joist, a common source of air leaks and heat loss. The required R-value comes from Utah’s energy code, and the city inspector confirms it.

Should I finish my basement or build an addition?

Finishing is usually the less expensive way to add space, because the foundation, roof, and exterior walls already exist. Highland’s large lots do leave room for an addition, but it requires its own footings, framing, roof, and exterior work, and a longer build.

Should a finished basement match the style of the rest of the house?

It helps to carry a few elements through the whole house, such as the trim profile, door style, and a paint palette in the same family. Beyond that, each room can have its own character. A theater can run dark and a bar can go bold without making the basement feel like a different house.

Will my existing furnace heat and cool a large finished basement?

It depends on the system’s capacity and the ductwork. A load calculation shows whether the existing furnace and air conditioner can handle the added square footage. In a large basement, the answer is sometimes a separate zone or a ductless unit instead of longer duct runs.

Do basement contractors in Highland give free quotes?

Utah Basement Builders does. Quotes are free, and the owner who prices your job is the one who runs it.

Can radiant heat go under a finished basement floor?

Yes. Electric heating mats can go under tile or floating floors such as luxury vinyl plank, as long as the flooring manufacturer approves heat beneath the flooring. A layer of insulated underlayment over the concrete keeps the heat from sinking into the slab. Hydronic tubing is a different system, usually set in the slab or subfloor.

Plan your Highland basement with the owner

With a basement this large, we map out the whole layout before the first wall goes up. Contact Utah Basement Builders for a free quote on basement finishing, basement remodeling, or a bathroom remodel in Highland, Utah.

Brian: (801) 655-3056

Ryan: (385) 215-4875

A cozy basement with a sofa, pillows, blanket, TV on a wooden stand, potted plant, and staircase, featuring hardwood floors and recessed lighting.