Basement Bedroom Finishing in Utah County
Basement bedroom finishing in Utah County should give you a room that feels just like the ones upstairs.
Basement bedroom finishing in Utah County is what Millgate Homes, a three-generation family business based in Lindon, does every week in Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Herriman, South Jordan and nearby cities. We turn unfinished basements in newer homes into code-ready bedrooms with real closets, egress windows and finishes matched to your upstairs, all as part of a full basement finish. Send a floor plan for a 15-minute phone estimate. Most full basements are done in 12 weeks or less, with a 2-year builder’s warranty.
Basement bedroom finishing in Utah County is one of the top reasons families call us. The kids are getting bigger. Grandma comes for a week every summer. You need more room, and it’s sitting right under your feet.
We turn that empty space into bedrooms that feel like the ones upstairs. Real closets. Soft carpet. Good light. Everything matched to the rest of your home.
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We visited a neighbor who had Millgate Homes complete their basement. We were amazed that the colors, carpets and style matched their upstairs area. It looked like it was done at the same time as the building of their home.
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Basement Bedroom Finishing for Growing Utah County Families
A basement bedroom is more than four walls and a door. To count as a real bedroom in Utah, it needs to be big enough, it needs a way out in an emergency, and it needs a smoke detector. Under the 2021 building code most of our cities use, that means:
- At least 70 square feet, and at least 7 feet wide in every direction
- A ceiling at least 7 feet tall
- An egress window big enough to climb out of, with the sill no higher than 44 inches off the floor
- A smoke detector inside the room
The good news? Most homes built in the last 10 to 15 years already have egress windows in the basement. The builder put them in so the space could be finished later. We plan your bedrooms around those windows, so you get the most out of what you already have.
We build bedrooms as part of a full basement finish. That way the bedrooms, the hallway, the bathroom and the family room all fit together like one plan. If you’ve been searching for a basement bedroom remodel, this is usually what you’re after: an unfinished basement turned into finished bedrooms, done right the first time.
What's Included in Basement Bedroom Finishing
Real Closets
Every bedroom closet gets double doors, not sliders or bi-folds. Inside, you get several wood shelves, an organizer stack and metal rods. Tall basement ceilings? We add more shelves to use the height. Want a walk-in closet? We’ll draw it on your floor plan.
Windows and Egress
Need a new egress window? Our crews handle the concrete cutting, window installation and trim. We finish your egress windows with wood sills and trim below, so they look like the windows upstairs. Your layout is planned so each bedroom has a safe way out.
Lighting
Each bedroom gets a ceiling light as standard. You can swap it for can lights or add a ceiling fan.
Flooring
Soft carpet with pad comes standard. Prefer a hard floor? Luxury vinyl plank is an easy upgrade.
Paint, Doors and Trim
Three coats of paint on every wall. Doors, casing and baseboards are matched to your upstairs style.
Safety and Warranty
Smoke detectors in every bedroom and a CO detector on the level. Every job is permitted and inspected, and it comes with our 2-year builder’s warranty.
Questions to Ask When Comparing Basement Bids
Getting more than one bid? Ask each company: How many shelves go in each closet? Are the closet doors real doors or bi-folds? Will the trim and doors match my upstairs? The answers tell you a lot.
Our Basement Bedroom Finishing Process
Step 1: Quick Estimate
Send us your floor plan or give us a call. In about 15 minutes, we can give you a ballpark estimate over the phone.
Step 2: Walk-Through at Your Home
We come out, measure and talk through how many bedrooms you want and where they make sense.
Step 3: Formal Bid and Floor Plan Sketch
You get a detailed bid with a sketch of your new floor plan. It shows every bedroom, closet and doorway, so there are no surprises.
Step 4: Permits and Scheduling
We pull the permit and set your start date.
Step 5: Build, Phase by Phase
Specialist crews handle each step: framing, electrical, inspections, insulation, drywall, paint, trim and flooring. We’re there for the major inspections.
Step 6: Final Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk the finished space with you, fix anything on the punch list and start your 2-year warranty. Most full basements are done in 12 weeks or less.
What Does a Basement Bedroom Cost?
Most families add bedrooms as part of a full basement finish, so we price the whole basement together. That’s how you get the best value per room.
What actually moves the number:
- How many bedrooms you want
- Reach-in closets vs. walk-in closets
- Lighting upgrades like can lights or ceiling fans
- Carpet vs. luxury vinyl plank
- What else is going in: a bathroom, a family room, a kitchenette
Want a real number fast? Send your floor plan. Our phone estimates give you a realistic starting point: a ballpark estimate, then a detailed bid after the walk-through.
Why Choose Millgate Homes
- Three generations of basement finishing. We've done this one thing in Utah since 1997.
- One point of contact. Our family runs every job, start to finish.
- Specialist crews. Framers frame. Painters paint. Each crew does the one thing it does best.
- Permits handled. We pull them and show up for the major inspections.
- Done on time. Most basements finish in 12 weeks or less.
- Clean and respectful. Crews come in through the basement door when you have one, so life upstairs keeps going.
Features
Double-door closets with wood shelves, egress-ready layouts, matched trim and doors, carpet or LVP, ceiling fan and can-light options
Best For
Growing families, teens who want their own space, guest rooms, and basement apartments
Basement Bedrooms in Lehi, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs
Basement Bedrooms in Lehi
Lehi has a lot of people working from home near Silicon Slopes. We often build one bedroom as a true bedroom and one as an office that can switch over later. Lehi asks for egress window specs on the permit when you add bedrooms, and we handle that paperwork for you. Newer homes in areas like Traverse Mountain usually have egress windows already in place.
Basement Bedrooms in Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain is one of the youngest cities in Utah. The average household has more than four people, and about 4 in 10 residents are kids. That’s a lot of kids sharing rooms. Adding two or three basement bedrooms is one of the most common jobs we see here, and most homes are new enough to have the egress windows ready.
Basement Bedrooms in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs wants your basement plan to label every room as a bedroom, family room and so on. It also wants each bedroom’s size and its door and window locations. Our floor plan sketch already shows all of that, so the permit goes in clean. The city follows the 70-square-foot bedroom rule and the egress rules listed above.
Also Building Basement Bedrooms in Herriman and South Jordan (Including Daybreak)
Herriman has some of the newest homes in the valley. The typical house there was built around 2013, so basements are ready for bedrooms. In South Jordan’s Daybreak community, changes you can see from the street, like a new window well, may need a design review first. Most bedroom layouts use the windows you already have, so this rarely slows things down.
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We also finish basements in American Fork, Bluffdale, Riverton and across south Salt Lake County and Utah County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a basement bedroom need an egress window in Utah?
Yes. Every bedroom needs a window you can climb out of in an emergency. The opening must be at least 5.7 square feet, at least 24 inches tall and 20 inches wide, with the sill no more than 44 inches off the floor.
How big does a basement bedroom have to be?
At least 70 square feet, and at least 7 feet in every direction. The ceiling needs to be at least 7 feet tall.
Can you add just one bedroom to my basement?
We focus on full basement finishes, where the bedrooms are part of one complete plan. That’s how we keep quality high and timelines short. If your basement is unfinished, we can fit as many bedrooms as the space allows.
How much does it cost to add a bedroom in the basement?
It depends on the size of the room, the closet, the flooring and what else is in the plan. Send us your floor plan and we can give you an estimate in about 15 minutes.
Do you pull the permit?
Yes. We pull the permit and we’re there for the major inspections.
How long does it take?
Most full basement finishes, bedrooms included, are done in 12 weeks or less.
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