Basement Apartment or ADU

Add value to your home and turn your basement into an income-earning asset.

Basement Apartment or ADU

Add value to your home and turn your basement into an income-earning asset.

Utah Basement Remodeling

Benefits of a Basement Apartment (ADU)

  • Finishing costs are low, so your ROI for a basement apartment is higher than for a single-family home.
  • Using your basement as an income-earning asset can offset historically high interest rates and home prices.
  • A basement apartment is excellent for aging relatives or kids who need a boost in saving for a home.

What do I need to know before I start?

  • A clear budget. It’s easy to spend too much money on an ADU, you need to make the apartment nice but not too nice.
  • Know the city requirements- we can help. We’ve done this dozens of times and can help you navigate city requirements.
  • A layout that works for an apartment and that maximizes the available space.
Vineyard Utah Basement Apartment
Saratoga Springs Utah Basement Exterior Entrance

Exterior Entrance

If you need an exterior entrance for your basement, we can help you get a great price while ensuring everything stays up to code. A properly built entrance not only increases convenience and access but also enhances the safety of your rental property and can boost its long-term value.If you need an exterior entrance for your basement, we can help you get a great price while ensuring everything stays up to code. A properly built entrance not only increases convenience and access but also enhances the safety of your rental property and can boost its long-term value.

The Process for Adding a Basement Apartment or ADU

Step 1: Consultation

We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your ideas, budget, and timeline and gather the necessary information to create a detailed bid for your basement finish and apartment.

Step 2: Design and Planning

We will create technical drawings and specifications for your basement as part of the finishing process. You will review and approve these before construction starts to verify that it meets all of the requirements for an apartment.

Step 3: Construction

Once the building permit is approved by the city, construction will begin. We plan on completing one of the twelve phases of your basement per week and will keep you informed throughout the process about what to expect. For your safety, city officials will inspect each aspect of your basement.

Step 4: Completion

Upon completion, we conduct a thorough walkthrough with you to ensure that every aspect of the project meets your satisfaction. Any touch-up items will be completed within three business days.

Options to Consider for Your Basement Apartment
Options to Consider for Your Basement Apartment

Laundry Connections

We can add laundry connections for your basement apartment. All plumbing, electrical, and venting will be code-compliant.

Kitchens

The goal for an ADU kitchen should be just big enough and friendly enough. The Goldilocks zone is what you’re looking for to maximize ROI.

Bedrooms

How many bedrooms can you include in the apartment? We’ll help you determine the optimized size and layout for each bedroom.

Storage

Everyone needs storage. Utilizing the space under the stairs or adding a linen closet near the bathroom can be a significant asset for the apartment.

Utah Basement Apartment or ADU
Santaquin Utah Basement Apartment Kitchen
Saratoga Springs Utah Bedroom Room

FAQ

The typical basement finish takes 12 weeks. Features such as kitchens, theater rooms, and structural changes will add 1-4 weeks to the process.

Basement apartments are typically more expensive than a standard basement finish because you’ll need more features, such as a kitchen and laundry connections. An exterior entrance is also a significant expense. Typically, costing $12-15,000. It would be best to plan for the finish between $35 and $45 per square foot.

In Utah, you typically need a building permit to finish your basement. This ensures that all work complies with local building codes and safety regulations. We will do all the necessary paperwork and obtain the building permit for your basement. With a basement apartment, getting all necessary building permits is even more important, as this reduces your liability.

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We want you to love your basement. It will be built precisely to our scope of work and to the build standards you expect.

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