Basement Finishing in Herriman, Utah

Salt Lake County Basement Finishing

Millgate Homes provides basement finishing in Herriman, Utah for families ready to turn bare concrete into bedrooms, a second family room, a theater, or a full basement apartment. We’re a third-generation, family-run construction business with 30+ years in Utah basements, and every Herriman project starts with a floor plan sketch and a formal bid you can compare line by line.

We win 9 out of 10 formal bids

Once a homeowner sees a Millgate formal bid next to the others, they pick us about 9 times out of 10. The reason is simple: our bid spells out exactly what you’re getting, room by room, so there’s nothing to guess at.

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Our neighbors chose another contractor and started a month before us on their basement finish and Millgate finished a month before them!

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They helped us work out a floor plan to maximize the use of space, everyone was friendly, did a great job, and they finished on time.

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Basement Designs That Fit Herriman Homes

Basement finishing in Herriman, Utah is almost always a new-construction project. About 91% of Herriman homes were built in 2000 or later, and the median home was built in 2013, so the basements we walk here are usually clean poured concrete with rough-in plumbing and a furnace sized by a production builder.

That’s good for your budget, since fewer surprises means a tighter bid. It also means the details decide how the space turns out: where the builder stubbed the bathroom drain, whether a main duct trunk runs through the middle of your best room, and whether the egress windows line up with where you actually want bedrooms. We design around all three before you sign anything.

We see the same patterns from Rosecrest to the newer streets along Mountain View Corridor and the new Olympia development. Herriman households average 3.38 people and about a third of residents are under 18, so the most common requests we get here are extra bedrooms, a second family room, and a basement bathroom so the kids aren’t all sharing one upstairs.

Open family and rec rooms with room for a sectional and a game table
Code-compliant bedrooms and guest suites
Bathrooms with durable fixtures, tile, and custom cabinetry
Kitchenettes, wet bars, or full kitchens
Theater rooms, game rooms, home gyms, and offices
Laundry rooms, storage, built-ins, and organized closets

Permits and Inspections for Basement Finishing in Herriman

Herriman requires a building permit for every basement finish, whole or partial. Plans go to the Herriman City Building Department with the city’s Residential Basement Plan Checklist, window-well dimensions for every bedroom, and a fee form based on finished square footage. Plan review typically takes 7 to 10 working days, and the city requires at least three inspections before final sign-off.

One Herriman rule surprises a lot of homeowners: any basement kitchen, kitchenette, or wet bar requires either an Internal ADU application or a signed Certificate of Notice. We sort that out before submittal so the wet bar in your bid doesn’t hold up your permit. Millgate prepares the plans, includes the Rocky Mountain Power load calculation the city asks for, and coordinates the major inspections.

A Detailed Basement Plan Before Construction Begins

Before anything gets framed, you get a floor plan sketch of your basement showing every room, door, window, plumbing fixture, light, and optional feature. Pair that with a written scope listing allowances, standard materials, and optional upgrades, and you know what the finished space will look like and what it will cost before you sign.

Compare Basement Finishing Bids Apples to Apples

The lowest bid usually covers less work. A one-page number doesn’t tell you whether the tub is steel or plastic, whether the countertops are stone or laminate, or how many coats of paint go on the walls. Our formal bid itemizes framing, insulation, lighting, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, paint, cleanup, payment milestones, and timing, so you can hold it up against any other bid line by line.

Depending on the project, our standards include:

A schedule-oriented build plan with an anticipated completion date
Pressure-treated floor plates, LVL headers in bearing walls, and code-required fire blocking
Multiple LED can lights in larger rooms
Moisture-resistant materials in bathroom and shower areas
Three coats of paint: one primer, two finish
Plywood-box cabinetry with solid-wood face frames and soft-close hardware
Granite or quartz countertops and brushed-nickel Moen fixtures, with allowances stated in writing
Progress-based payments and a two-year builder's warranty

A Recent Basement Plan Near Herriman

Here’s what a real Millgate formal bid looks like, from a Saratoga Springs basement in May 2026:

Size: 1,040 finished sq ft with 104-inch ceilings
Rooms: two bedrooms, a living room, a full bathroom, plus an optional kitchen and a finished storage room set up as an optional laundry
Bathroom: BootzCast steel tub, Moen Brantford faucets in brushed nickel, Viper high-efficiency toilet with soft-close seat
Mechanical: six new heating runs, up to three cold-air returns, a vented bathroom exhaust fan
Schedule: 11 to 12 weeks from start to finish

The Millgate Homes Basement Finishing Process

Request an estimate. Fill out the form or call, and upload your builder's floor plan if you have one.
Meet on site. We walk the basement with you and talk through rooms, finish level, and budget.
Review the floor plan sketch and formal bid. You see the layout, the scope, the allowances, and every optional upgrade with its price.
Permits. We prepare the submittal for your city and coordinate the major inspections.
Construction. Framing, rough-ins, insulation, drywall, and finishes follow a written schedule, with the same long-tenured crews we've worked with for years.
Final walkthrough. We walk the finished space with you, close out the punch list, and your two-year warranty starts.

What Does Basement Finishing Cost in Herriman?

The biggest cost drivers are finished square footage, the number of bathrooms, whether you add a kitchen or kitchenette, and your finish level. Neighborhood matters much less than scope. As a reference point, the 1,040-square-foot Saratoga Springs bid above (two bedrooms, a living room, and a full bathroom) came to $48,300. Newer Herriman basements with rough-ins in place tend to price predictably because there’s less prep work. Why per-square-foot pricing misleads >

Why Herriman Homeowners Choose Millgate Homes

Third-generation, family-run construction business with 30+ years in Utah basements
Focused on complete unfinished-to-finished basement projects
Hundreds of Utah basements finished
Nine out of 10 formal bids won
Floor plan sketches, written scopes, and upgrade pricing up front
Licensed and insured general-contractor oversight from estimate to walkthrough
Long-tenured specialist crews and a two-year builder's warranty

AREAS WE SERVE

Basement Finishing Across Southwest Salt Lake County

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Basement Finishing in Herriman

New-construction basements designed around rough-ins and big families.

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Basement Finishing in Riverton

Updating and finishing 1990s and 2000s basements.

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Basement Finishing in South Jordan

Daybreak and established South Jordan homes.

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Basement Finishing in Bluffdale

Custom and semi-custom basements on Bluffdale’s larger lots.

Related Basement Finishing Services

Explore the basement services we build for Herriman homeowners.

Basement Bedrooms

Code-compliant bedrooms with proper egress and closets.

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Basement Bathrooms

Full and half baths built with durable fixtures and tile.

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Basement Kitchens

Full basement kitchens with real cabinetry and countertops.

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Basement Kitchenettes

Wet bars and kitchenettes sized for your space.

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Basement Apartments

Private basement living spaces for family or rental income.

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Basement Theater Rooms

Dedicated screen rooms with surround wiring and sound control.

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Basement Family Rooms

Open rec spaces with room for a sectional and a game table.

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Basement Play Rooms

Durable play space with custom forts, climbing walls and slides.

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Basement Finishing FAQs for Herriman Homeowners

Do I need a permit to finish a basement in Herriman? +

Yes. Herriman requires a permit for any basement finish, even a partial one. Plan review usually takes 7 to 10 working days, and there are at least three inspections. Millgate prepares the plans and coordinates the inspections for you.

Can I put a kitchen or wet bar in my Herriman basement? +

Yes, but Herriman treats any basement kitchen, kitchenette, or wet bar as a potential second unit. You'll either file an Internal ADU application or sign a Certificate of Notice stating the space isn't a separate rental. We help you pick the right path before the permit goes in.

Can I rent out a basement apartment in Herriman? +

Herriman allows internal accessory dwelling units with a few conditions. The owner has to live in the main home or the unit and record a notarized affidavit, the unit needs a side or rear entrance, and you need one extra off-street parking stall unless the lot already has four spaces. Rentals must be 30 days or longer and require a business license. We'll design the apartment to meet those rules from the start.

How much does it cost to finish a basement in Herriman? +

It depends on square footage, bathrooms, kitchens, and finish level. A recent 1,040-square-foot bid with two bedrooms and a full bathroom came to $48,300. You'll get an exact number in your formal bid after we see the space.

How long does a basement finish take in Herriman? +

Most full basement finishes take about 10 to 12 weeks of construction once the permit is issued. Add 7 to 10 working days for Herriman's plan review. Your formal bid includes a written schedule.

My Herriman home is only a few years old. Is the basement ready to finish? +

Usually, yes. Most Herriman basements have rough-in plumbing and builder-installed egress windows, which makes them strong candidates. We check drain locations, duct runs, furnace capacity, and window placement during the walkthrough. If you're in an HOA, check your CC&Rs before adding or enlarging a window well; we'll build any architectural review into the schedule.

Request a Basement Finishing Estimate in Herriman

Ready to stop walking past an unfinished basement? Send us your floor plan and a few notes about what you want, and we’ll set up a time to see the space. The estimate is free and there’s no pressure. Prefer to talk? Call 801-915-4466.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I rarely write reviews but I think I need to in this case. This company was excellent to work with. Initially I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do with the basement, but I had ideas. When Eric came over I discussed it with him and he clarified a few things for me and I felt we ended up with a really nice design. He put me in the queue and once I was in, it was like clockwork. Everything was on time, professional, and high quality. I had plenty of help picking out colors and making decisions. After a couple of years and after working with a different contractor for a different project, I look back on the experience with a lot of appreciation. I highly recommend this company
  
 
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   Karthik Kasiviswanathan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When we decided to finish our basement, we received many bids from various contractors. Eric from Millgate Homes stood out because he was very professional and he gave us a very competitive and detailed bid. Eric is very knowledgeable and he guided us on different options through out the project. Eric has a wonderful team of subcontractors who are very professional and did a great job. Eric and Mitch were very responsive to all the questions we had. Also, Mitch gave us periodic updates on the cost and kept us informed. Towards the end some the subcontractors fell sick, but Eric made sure the work got completed on time. We are glad we chose to work with Millgate Homes and would highly recommend them!!
  
 
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