Beautiful Basement Finishing in Concord
This remodeling project for Milton Construction services took place for some neighbors in Concord, between our service area of Appomattox and Lynchburg. This basement finishing project was for a brand new home with just concrete walls, concrete floor, and exposed framing on ceiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Investment Range of this Basement Finishing?
This project was completed in 2024 for approximately $112,000 – $124,000. Based on current labor, material, permitting, and market conditions, a similar project in 2027 would typically fall between $145,000 – $161,000.
The investment range provided is intended as a historical reference. Similar projects completed in the future may differ based on design complexity, material selections, local market conditions, permitting requirements, and construction costs at that time.
How long did this Basement Finishing project take?
The project took approximately four months.
Homeowners considering a similar project should understand that timelines can vary significantly based on scope, permitting requirements, engineering needs, custom product lead times, and overall market conditions at the time of construction.
Were there any construction challenges that affected the Basement Finishing project?
The project progressed smoothly without any construction obstacles.
What were the decisions that contributed to the success of this Basement Finishing project?
One item worth considering is describing the lower-level living space as including a "new bedroom."
Basement bedrooms are subject to specific code requirements, including minimum emergency egress window dimensions. The existing window shown may not meet the criteria necessary for the room to be officially classified as a bedroom.
Technically, it is advisable to refer to the space more generically—as a flex room, office, or finished living area—rather than specifically as a bedroom. Room uses are ultimately subject to local building requirements and homeowner preferences.
It was especially rewarding to have these out-of-town homeowners find us and become such a pleasure to work with—their hospitality even included a well-stocked snack station in the basement for the crew!
We entered the design phase so that our clients can visualize the final finished basement project. We strove to do as much of the planning work as possible up front, so that once the job was started, it could run along smoothly and be completed in a timely manner with as few delays as possible.
It was now time to get to work. We began with the empty space showing all of the owners’ tools. The corner of the basement was specifically designed to be the workshop area. The owner is an engineer and has a LOT of tools! That is followed by us showing the framing in process in the workshop area.
We typically add a framed wall inside the foundation wall leaving a small gap so the lumber does not touch the concrete. This also allows for further insulation to be added within the walls. Fortunately in this case, the plumbing for the bathroom area was already roughed in so we did not have to bust up the concrete floor - which is very loud and messy.
This new home was built using floor trusses which creates an ideal scenario for finishing the basement with no support columns in the way. Also, electrical, plumbing, etc. can be tucked up into the truss webbing allowing for a relatively smooth drywall ceiling. You see the shower in place already before it gets closed in with more walls.
The finished basement is completed. We begin by going down the stairway.
Now we welcome you to the new finished basement that created a large open feel while still concealing the homes utility areas. Large French doors were added for plenty of access to the workshop behind.
Living space includes a new bedroom.
We also added a new Bathroom.
We utilized all available space by incorporating this custom built-in linen cabinet in the new bathroom. It conceals the sewage pump, yet allows for easy access to service it. We show another example of creating extra storage space where possible with a 2nd custom built-in.
We appreciated the way Todd and team went about the planning aspect of our basement project. I felt much better about the quotes knowing they came after detailed plans were made of the build out, sourcing fixtures, and really working through how things would come together. We only left a few things with allowances, and that helped with the schedule and cost stability.
The quality of everything was exceptional, and it was great to come downstairs each day to see the progress. We had many opportunities to check how things were and make specific decisions on placement of items, fit out, and the little details all along the way. I was able to run some network cable while everything was still exposed, and it all came together in the end. We also were very impressed with the suggestions made by Domenic and the team to create beautiful and functional solutions to challenges like hiding the sump pit and water heater.
The team was so professional and personable. We enjoyed interacting with them occasionally and felt very comfortable having them in our home.
Communication was also important to us and Domenic called at least once a week to keep us updated on progress and expectations.
We would definitely call Milton first on another project
~ Brigette and Travis, Concord VA
