Basement Family Room Finishing in Utah County
Basement family room finishing in Utah County gives everyone a place to relax together.
Basement family room finishing in Utah County turns your unfinished lower level into the room everyone actually uses, and it’s the heart of most basements Millgate Homes builds in Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Herriman and South Jordan. We’re a three-generation, family-run basement finisher that plans your family room, rec room or basement living room with bright can lights, a pre-wired TV wall and options like surround sound and built-ins, as part of a full basement finish. Most full basements are done in 12 weeks or less, with a 2-year builder’s warranty.
Basement family room finishing in Utah County gives your whole family one more place to just hang out. Movie night. Game day. A rainy Saturday with the cousins over. It all happens downstairs.
The basement is also the coolest spot in the house in July and the coziest in January. We make it a room you’ll actually want to use.
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Millgate did a fantastic job on our basement. On budget, on time, and Eric & Mitch were very easy to work with. They executed a custom built-in entertainment center to our exact specs and it looks beautiful.
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Basement Family Rooms and Rec Rooms Built Around How You Live
A good basement family room starts with a plan. Where does the TV go? Where does the couch go? How far will everyone sit from the screen? At your walk-through, we measure and show you. Then your formal bid comes with a floor plan sketch, plus sketches of any built-ins or media centers.
Some families want a living room for movies. Others want a rec room with a ping pong table and space for the kids to run. Many want both. We design the space around what you’ll actually do in it.
Your family room is built as part of a full basement finish, so it connects to the hallway, stairs, bedrooms and bathroom like one home. Planning a basement remodel and the family room is the big piece? This is where we start.
What's Included in Basement Family Room Finishing
Bright Lighting
Big rooms need more than one light. We put in several can lights, not one fixture in the middle, so the whole room is bright and even.
A TV Wall That's Ready
We add a cable tube inside the wall where your TV will hang. Your cables run behind the drywall to your components below. No cords hanging down.
Surround Sound Wiring
Want speakers? We can pre-wire for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound while the walls are open.
Quieter Rooms
Kids asleep upstairs? Add sound control in the ceiling, like extra insulation, sound board or resilient channel, so movie night stays downstairs.
Flooring
Soft carpet with pad is standard. You can upgrade to luxury vinyl plank. Ours is glue-down, not the click-together kind, so it feels solid underfoot.
Built-Ins and Media Centers
Want a custom entertainment center or shelves? We sketch it in your bid so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Warranty
Every family room is covered by our 2-year builder’s warranty.
Questions to Ask When Comparing Basement Bids
Ask other bidders: How many lights go in the family room? Is the TV wall pre-wired? Is the vinyl plank glue-down or click-lock? Small answers add up to a big difference.
Our Basement Family Room Finishing Process
Step 1: Quick Estimate
Send your floor plan or call us. We can usually give you an estimate in about 15 minutes.
Step 2: Walk-Through and Layout
We come out, measure and show you where the TV, couch and lights should go.
Step 3: Formal Bid with Sketches
You get a detailed bid with a floor plan sketch and sketches of any built-ins.
Step 4: Permits and Scheduling
We pull the permit and lock in your start date.
Step 5: Build, Phase by Phase
Specialist crews handle framing, wiring, insulation, drywall, paint, trim and flooring. We’re there for the major inspections.
Step 6: Final Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk the room with you, finish the punch list and start your 2-year warranty. Most full basements are done in 12 weeks or less.
What Does a Basement Family Room Cost?
Your family room is usually the biggest room in the basement, so it’s a big part of the price. We price the whole basement together, which gives you the best value.
What actually moves the number:
- The size of the room
- Built-ins or a custom media center
- Surround sound pre-wiring
- Sound control in the ceiling
- Carpet vs. luxury vinyl plank
Send us your floor plan for a fast estimate. 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. It's all we do, and we've done it in Utah since 1997.
- You see it before we build it. Floor plan sketches and media center sketches come with every bid.
- Specialist crews. Each phase is handled by a crew that does that one job well.
- Permits handled. We pull them and meet the inspectors.
- Done on time. Most basements are finished in 12 weeks or less.
- Matched to your home. Trim, doors and texture match your upstairs.
Features
Multiple can lights, pre-wired TV wall, surround sound options, sound control, carpet or glue-down LVP, custom built-ins
Best For
Movie nights, game days, kids’ rec rooms, and a second living room for big families
Basement Family Rooms in Lehi, Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs
Basement Family Rooms in Lehi
Winter inversions keep a lot of Lehi families inside. A basement family room gives everyone room to spread out on those gray days. Lehi checks framing, wiring, insulation and the final job, and we schedule every one of those inspections for you.
Basement Family Rooms in Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain families are big. The average home has more than four people. One living room upstairs fills up fast, so a second family room downstairs is often the first thing people ask for. We size it for everyone: a big sectional, a game table and room to move.
Basement Family Rooms in Saratoga Springs
Summer afternoons in Saratoga Springs get hot. The basement stays cooler without trying. Many families here use the basement family room as the summer hangout spot. Saratoga Springs asks that the basement plan mark every room type and show where lights and outlets go. Our sketches cover that.
Also Building Basement Family Rooms in Herriman and South Jordan (Including Daybreak)
Herriman’s homes are some of the newest in the area, so most basements are a clean slate. In Daybreak, many lots are on the smaller side, which makes the basement the best place to add living space without touching the yard.
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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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Basement Family Rooms Across Utah County
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Related Services
A family room is the heart of most basements. These rooms often go right next to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a basement family room and a rec room?
A family room is usually set up for relaxing and watching TV. A rec room is built for games and play. We can design one room that does both.
Will you mount my TV?
We get the wall ready with a cable tube and wiring, but we don’t hang TVs or set up A/V gear. Your installer will find everything ready to go.
Can you make the family room quieter for the upstairs?
Yes. We offer sound control options in the ceiling, like added insulation, sound board and resilient channel.
How much does a basement family room cost?
It depends on the room size, flooring and features like built-ins or surround sound. Send us your floor plan for an estimate in about 15 minutes.
Can you finish only the family room?
We focus on full basement finishes, so the family room is built as part of one complete plan with the rest of your basement.
How long does it take?
Most full basement finishes are done in 12 weeks or less.
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