Lehi Basement Contractor for Finishing and Remodeling
Add bedrooms, play space, or a second living room to your Lehi home.
Basement finishing for Lehi’s growing families
Lehi has added about 20,000 residents since 2020, and 58% of its households include children under 18, so many Lehi families are looking to the basement for more room. Lower parts of the city also sit near Utah Lake and the Jordan River, where groundwater is part of the plan. Utah Basement Builders brings nearly 30 years of basement experience to Lehi, and we start each project by checking how the basement handles water.
Services we provide for Lehi homeowners
We provide full basement finishing and basement remodeling services for Lehi 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 Lehi homeowners choose Utah Basement Builders
On every Lehi job, one owner prices the work and runs the crew, and the crew stays in the basement. We pull the permits ourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lehi's high water table affect basement finishing?
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.
Does a basement bathroom or wet bar in Lehi need an ejector pump?
It depends on where the home’s sewer line sits. A basement drain that sits above the sewer line flows out by gravity. The one below it needs a sewage ejector pump to lift the waste to the line. Plumbing needs a permit and an inspection either way.
Can exposed ceilings work in a basement?
Yes. Painted exposed ceilings keep the full ceiling height and leave pipes and wiring easy to reach. They suit game rooms and gyms best. The trade-offs are more noise from upstairs and a more careful paint job on the joists.
What are the most common mistakes when finishing a basement?
The most common mistake is framing over a damp slab. Others include boxing in shutoff valves and cleanouts without access panels and building a bedroom without a proper egress window. Each is easy to avoid at the planning stage and costly to fix after the drywall is up.
Can we live in the house during a basement project?
Yes. Our crews enter and leave through a basement entrance, such as a door or window well, so construction stays out of the rest of the house. We also keep dumpsters and portable toilets off the driveway and street, and we work one project at a time, Monday through Friday.
What's the difference between a basement wet bar and a basement kitchen?
A wet bar usually means a sink and a few circuits. A kitchen adds a range and a vent hood, which increase electrical loads, and a gas range also requires a gas line. A full second kitchen can change how the city classifies the space, so check with Lehi’s building department before you design one.
How do I keep game room and theater noise from reaching the floor above?
Sound travels through the ceiling framing, so the fixes go there: mineral wool insulation in the joist bays and a second layer of drywall hung on isolation clips or resilient channel. Sealing gaps around lights and ducts matters too. Each layer helps, and combining them gives the best results.
How can I add storage to a finished basement?
Plan storage before the walls go up: a storage room or closets near the mechanical equipment, plus built-in shelving or cabinets under the stairs. Leave service access to the furnace, water heater, and electrical panel.
Ask for a Lehi basement quote
Whether your Lehi home is new or an older one near Main Street, we check how the basement handles water before we plan the layout. Contact Utah Basement Builders for a free quote on basement finishing, basement remodeling, or a bathroom remodel in Lehi, Utah.
