Basement Kitchen Finishing Services in Utah County

Utah’s original basement finishing company, providing basement kitchen finishing services in Utah County since 1997, full cabinetry, granite countertops, and plumbed-in appliances, not a scaled-down kitchenette.

30+ Years in Business

Licensed & Insured

2-Year Builder’s Warranty

BBB, NAHB & SLHBA Member

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5.0★ Rated on Google (25 Reviews)

Millgate Homes has been finishing basements throughout Utah County since 1997, and homeowners consistently rate the crew 5.0 stars on Google.

Millgate Homes remodeled my kitchen a few years ago, and I'm still in love with it. We have an older home, and the kitchen was completely outdated and cramped. They helped us with ideas to make it feel more open, and even add some storage space. Great quality on everything, it's been about 3 years and we haven't had any issues.

Kayla Hinckley

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Basement Kitchen Finishing Services for Utah County Homeowners

Millgate Homes has provided basement kitchen finishing services in Utah County since 1997, working in American Fork, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain. A full kitchen is a different project than a kitchenette: it means a range or cooktop with its own gas or 220-volt circuit, a full-size refrigerator, room for a dishwasher, and enough counter and cabinet space to actually cook in, not just warm something up. That’s a bigger scope for plumbing, electrical, and ventilation than a basement bar or coffee-and-microwave kitchenette carries, and it changes what we plan for before we start framing.

It’s also worth knowing why a homeowner builds a full kitchen downstairs in the first place. Under Utah’s 2021 internal accessory dwelling unit law (Utah Code § 10-9a-530, H.B. 82), a basement apartment with its own kitchen, bathroom, and private entrance is a permitted use in most residential zones across the state, cities can’t require a conditional-use hearing to approve one, though they can still set rules around owner-occupancy, parking, and permitting. A full kitchen is one of the three features that legally defines that kind of unit. If your basement kitchen is part of a basement apartment or future rental, that statute is the backdrop; if it’s just for your own family’s use, the plumbing and electrical scope is the same either way, but we’ll ask up front which situation you’re in, since it affects the permit application.

Utah County’s mix of housing stock plays into this too. Older homes near American Fork’s and Lehi’s original town centers often have a single drain stub sized for a bathroom, not a kitchen sink and dishwasher combined, so we’re sometimes cutting into the slab to add capacity. Newer construction in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, where unfinished basements are still standard on new-build homes, more often has a rough plumbing and electrical stub already sized for a future kitchen, which keeps costs down.

Every city in Utah County requires a permit for a basement kitchen, plumbing, electrical, and often mechanical (for range-hood venting), and Millgate pulls that permit and schedules every inspection in whichever of the four cities you’re in.

What’s Included in Basement Kitchen Finishing

Cabinetry

Solid-wood dovetail drawers, soft-close hardware and hinges
Full-extension drawer glides
Furniture-grade plywood cabinet interiors (not particleboard)
12+ standard door/cabinet colors

Countertops

3cm granite standard
Quartz or marble upgrade available

Plumbing & Fixtures

Undermount stainless-steel sink
Brushed-nickel faucet
Refrigerator water line
0.5 HP garbage disposal

Flooring

LVT/LVP standard
Tile upgrade available

Lighting & Electrical

Over-sink task lighting
Can-lights

Warranty

2-year builder’s warranty on all work and materials

Questions to Ask When Comparing Basement Bids

Comparing bids for a basement kitchen? Ask every contractor: Is the countertop granite or laminate? Are the cabinet boxes plywood or particleboard? Millgate includes granite and furniture-grade plywood cabinetry as standard.

Our Basement Kitchen Finishing Process

Step 1: Free Consultation

We walk your basement with you and talk through layout, appliance placement, and whether the space is a standalone kitchen or part of a larger basement apartment.

Step 2: Design & Estimate

We lay out cabinetry, counter runs, and appliance locations, and your formal bid is based on that plan.

Step 3: Permitting & Scheduling

Millgate pulls the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits for your city and schedules the project and every required inspection.

Step 4: Framing & Rough-Ins

Framing, plumbing rough-in (sink, dishwasher, ice line), and electrical rough-in (dedicated circuits, range/cooktop power) happen first, followed by the city’s rough-in inspection.

Step 5: Insulation, Drywall & Cabinetry Prep

Insulation and drywall go in, then cabinets are set and countertop templates are taken.

Step 6: Countertops, Fixtures & Flooring

Granite (or your upgrade) is installed, sink and faucet go in, appliances are connected, and flooring is finished.

Step 7: Final Walkthrough, Inspection & Warranty

The city signs off on final inspection, we walk the finished kitchen with you, and your 2-year builder’s warranty starts.

What Does Basement Kitchen Finishing Cost?

A full kitchen carries plumbing, electrical, and ventilation costs closer to a bathroom’s than to an open room like a bedroom: new supply and drain lines, a dedicated appliance circuit, a 240-volt run for an electric range, and exhaust venting. Send us your floor plan for an estimate based on your layout and appliance choices.Every basement is priced from your floor plan and finish choices. Send us your floor plan for a ballpark estimate, then a detailed bid after the walk-through.

What actually moves the number:

Why Choose Millgate Homes

Utah’s original basement finishing company. Finishing basement kitchens since 1997, full cabinetry and granite as standard, not upgrades.
One accountable general contractor. You get a single point of contact managing the plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, and countertop trades, not a project you have to coordinate between separate vendors yourself.
We handle the permit and every inspection, in whichever Utah County city you’re in.
2-year builder’s warranty on all work and materials.
Licensed, insured, and locally owned, BBB, NAHB, and SLHBA member.
Minimal disruption upstairs. More than 90% of our workers and materials move through the basement door or window, not your front door.

Kitchens

Transform your basement to include a fully functional kitchen designed for convenience and style. Whether for family meals, entertaining, or a rental‐ready apartment, our kitchens combine beauty, functionality, and durability.

Features

Granite countertops, high quality cabinets, ready for modern appliances, stylish lighting, and smart storage solutions.

Best For

Homeowners who love to entertain, families wanting a second kitchen, or anyone looking to boost their home’s value.

AREAS WE SERVE

Basement Finishing Across Utah County

We finish basements throughout northern Utah County, with a focus on American Fork, Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. Choose your city to learn how we plan, permit and build complete unfinished-to-finished basements in your area.

UTAH COUNTY

Basement Finishing in American Fork

Older homes near the historic downtown grid often need a plumbing line upsized for a kitchen sink and dishwasher together; newer construction on the east bench typically already has it stubbed.

UTAH COUNTY

Basement Finishing in Lehi

Traverse Mountain’s newer subdivisions commonly have basement kitchen rough-ins already planned for; older homes near Main Street usually don’t.

UTAH COUNTY

Basement Finishing in Saratoga Springs

With unfinished basements standard on new construction and well over 800 active development projects in the pipeline, this is one of the areas where full basement kitchens come up most often, frequently as part of a basement apartment.

UTAH COUNTY

Basement Finishing in Eagle Mountain

A city that’s grown to over 76,000 residents in three decades, with roughly 82% single-family housing stock built recently enough that plumbing rough-ins are typically already in place.

Related Services

Millgate Home’s portfolio features thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes known for craftsmanship, innovative layouts, and sustainable living, catering to diverse preferences across prime locations.

Basement Kitchenettes

A smaller-footprint alternative (coffee bar, mini-fridge, sink) if a full kitchen isn’t what your space needs.

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Basement Apartments

A full kitchen is one of the three features (with a bathroom and private entrance) that defines a legal basement apartment under Utah’s ADU law.

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Basement Bathrooms

Often built in the same project as a basement kitchen when the space is set up as an apartment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a full kitchen in my basement? +

In most cases, yes, Utah’s internal accessory dwelling unit law makes a basement kitchen (along with a bathroom and private entrance) a permitted use in most residential zones statewide, and it doesn’t require your basement to be a rental. Some cities regulate a “second kitchen” separately depending on how it will be used, so we confirm the right permit path for your city before we start.

Does a basement kitchen add value? +

It can, a full kitchen is what turns a finished basement into a legitimate basement apartment or multigenerational living space rather than just a family room with a mini-fridge. It’s also one of the more expensive additions per square foot, so it’s worth being clear on how you’ll actually use the space (rental income, in-laws, resale) before committing to the scope.

How much does it cost to build a basement kitchen? +

It depends heavily on whether your basement already has plumbing and electrical roughed in for one. Request a free estimate for a number based on your actual basement, we don’t quote kitchens off a flat price sheet.

Do I need a permit for a basement kitchen in Utah County? +

Yes, in all four cities we serve, American Fork, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain all require plumbing, electrical, and (for range venting) mechanical permits for a basement kitchen. Millgate pulls the permit and handles every inspection.

What’s the difference between a basement kitchen and a basement kitchenette? +

A kitchenette is a smaller, simplified setup, usually a sink, mini-fridge, and counter space without a full range. A full basement kitchen includes a range or cooktop on its own circuit or gas line, a full-size refrigerator, and room to actually cook a meal, which is a larger plumbing and electrical scope.

Are you licensed and insured? +

Yes. Millgate Homes is a licensed, insured general contractor.

Do you offer a warranty? +

Yes, every Millgate project, kitchens included, comes with a 2-year builder’s warranty on all work and materials.

Do you serve all of Utah County? +

Yes. Along with American Fork, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain, we finish basement kitchens throughout the rest of Utah County.

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P.O. Box 1662, Orem, UT 84059
801-915-4466 · support@millgatehomes.com

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   Christine Tanner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Eric of Millgate homes.  I love my basement. His whole team was professional, kind and did great work.  Eric pays attention to the details which is rare in the world of contracting these days.  You won't be disappointed.
  
 
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   Kathryn Seamons 
 
 
 
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   Rosemary Flaherty 
 
 
 
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   Loren Whitney 
 
 
 
 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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   Steven Hinckley 
 
 
 
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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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   Lana Schultz 
 
 
 
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   Katie Sorensen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We received bids from a number of different contractors and not only did Millgate provide the most comprehensive, but it was also very competitive. Our neighbors chose another contractor and started a month before us on their basement finish and Millgate finished a month before them! We would definitely recommend them.
  
 
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   Kathy Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eric has been amazing. He's replied to emails, given me estimates that were very reasonable. Some had ranges and he explained what the range included. I've been very impressed with his professional service.