Basement Finishing and Remodeling Built for Highland Homes
Use every square foot of your Highland basement.
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 remodeling
Basement theater rooms
Basement game rooms
Basement kitchens and bars
Basement bedrooms
Basement living rooms
Basement man caves
Basement stairs
Bathroom remodel
Custom cabinet solutions
Why Highland homeowners choose Utah Basement Builders
Ryan or Brian bids each Highland project and then runs the crew. The work stays inside the basement, and we handle the permits.
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.
