Murray Basement Remodeling and Finishing Company

Bring your Murray basement up to date.

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

Basement remodeling for Murray’s established homes

The median home in Murray was built in 1978, and about half of the city’s housing dates to the 1950s through the 1970s.
In homes that age, owners often finished the basement decades ago, and it may have low ceilings and older wiring. Utah Basement Builders have worked in basements of every age for nearly 30 years, so we know what to check before the first wall comes down.

Services we provide for Murray homeowners

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

Basement finishing

Basement finishing builds out an unfinished Murray basement, including new framing and wiring.

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Basement remodeling

Basement remodeling removes outdated finishes, such as paneling and drop ceilings, and rebuilds the space to reflect how the family lives now.

Basement theater rooms

A home theater in an older basement starts with the ceiling height and the position of the beams and ducts overhead.

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 around the posts and ducts already in the basement.

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

Basement kitchens and bars

We check where the existing plumbing and electrical lines are before placing a basement kitchen or wet bar.

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

Basement bedrooms

Adding a basement bedroom to an older home means cutting an egress window into the foundation.

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

Basement living rooms

Murray households can use extra basement living space for movies and games.

Full white bathroom with bathroom shelves

Basement man caves

We update an older basement into a man cave with the outlets and shelving the hobby calls for.

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

Basement stairs

Older basement stairs can be steeper and narrower than today’s code allows, and we build replacements to the current code.

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

Bathroom remodel

Bathroom remodels cover the whole Murray home, and we also plumb new bathrooms into basements.

Custom cabinet solutions

Custom cabinets add built-in storage or a bar to a Murray basement.

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Why Murray homeowners choose Utah Basement Builders

Older homes like Murray’s are a regular part of the work Ryan and Brian have done over nearly 30 years. The person who bids the job is the one running it, which matters when the first week of demolition reveals surprises behind the walls.

On a Murray job, Ryan or Brian runs the crew from demolition through final cleanup, construction stays in the basement, and we pull 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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   Alaina Chatterley 
 
 
 
  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

How much ceiling height does a basement need in Murray?

Do old basement stairs have to meet today's code?

New and rebuilt stairs do. Current code sets a maximum riser height of 7.75 inches, a minimum tread depth of 10 inches, a clear width of 36 inches, and 6 feet 8 inches of headroom; stairs in older homes can be steeper and narrower. Whether a remodel requires upgrades to existing stairs is the building official’s call, so ask Murray City before you plan to keep them.

Can you finish a basement around the furnace, water heater, and electrical panel?

Yes, but the equipment stays accessible. The electrical code requires a clear working space in front of a panel that is at least 36 inches deep, 30 inches wide, and 6.5 feet high, and that space can’t be used for storage. Furnaces and water heaters also need service access and a safe supply of combustion air, so they often end up in a framed utility room with a door.

Does a Murray basement update need a bigger electrical panel?

It might. Finishing a basement adds circuits for lights and outlets, and sometimes for a bathroom or a bar, and an older panel may not have the room or capacity. In Murray, a service upgrade involves Murray City Power, the city’s own utility, rather than Rocky Mountain Power. An electrician’s load calculation will tell you if the existing panel has enough capacity.

Does a cosmetic basement update need a permit in Murray?

Building codes generally exempt finish work, such as painting and tiling, from requiring a building permit. New walls and any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work still need permits and inspections. The exemption covers only work that leaves the structure unchanged, so confirm the scope with Murray City’s building division before you start.

How do you remodel an older basement that's already finished?

The work starts with demolition and a careful look at what’s behind the walls: old wiring and plumbing, and any history of moisture. Dated paneling and drop ceilings come out, and we replace wiring and framing that don’t meet current code. The new layout then goes in on a clean, inspected shell.

Could an older Murray basement contain asbestos or lead paint?

It could. The median Murray home was built in 1978, and homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint. Some materials used into the 1980s, such as old floor tiles and pipe insulation, can contain asbestos. Testing before demolition is the safe first step, and EPA’s lead rule requires contractors who disturb paint in pre-1978 homes to be lead-safe certified.

How do you check an older basement for moisture before remodeling?

Look for white mineral deposits on the walls and a musty smell. For a simple test, tape a 2-foot square of plastic sheeting to the slab for 24 to 48 hours; condensation on the underside of the plastic means moisture is coming through the slab. Fix grading and drainage problems before any new framing goes in.

Start your Murray basement update

Whatever the age of your Murray basement, we look at what’s already there before we plan the new layout. Contact Utah Basement Builders for a free quote on basement finishing, basement remodeling, or a bathroom remodel in Murray, 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.