Turning an unfinished basement into real, legal living space.
A basement is the cheapest square footage you'll ever add — if it's done right. Egress, moisture, and ceiling height are what separate finished living space from a damp room nobody uses.
Is this you?
You've got unfinished or half-finished square footage downstairs and you want it to count — a family room, a guest suite, an office, or a separate living area. You want it dry, warm, code-compliant, and actually pleasant to be in.
This fits if you want to:
- Finishing an unfinished basement into living space.
- Adding a bedroom or guest suite (with proper egress).
- Building a separate downstairs living area or in-law setup.
What’s included — and what’s not
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Layout, egress, moisture, and finish design | Excavation to lower the floor (priced separately if needed) |
| Framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting | Furniture and décor |
| Egress window/well where a bedroom is added | Foundation repair (priced separately if found) |
| Permits, inspections, and corrections | Detached or exterior work outside scope |
How it works
- Consultation — we check moisture, ceiling height, egress, and what the space can become.
- Design + selections — layout and finishes that fit the constraints of the space.
- Permits — pulled for the finish, plus egress and any bedroom requirements.
- Build — moisture control, framing, systems, insulation, and finishes.
- Walkthrough — punch list, final inspection, clean hand-back.
Seattle & King County notes
A finished basement — especially one with a bedroom — needs a permit and code-compliant egress in Seattle and across King County. Ceiling-height minimums and egress-window sizing are non-negotiable; we design to them from the start rather than fail an inspection.
Yes — code requires a compliant egress window and well for any below-grade bedroom in Seattle and King County. We size and install it as part of the job.
