Basement remodeling.
Turning the space you have into space you'll use.
Silverstone Building finishes and remodels basements across the Seattle area into real living space. Basement finishing generally runs $35–$95+/sq ft (roughly $35,000–$95,000+ for a 1,000 sq ft basement), depending on scope.
What it covers.
Finishing or reworking a basement into real living space: family rooms, suites, home offices, or a separate unit. Often the most cost-effective way to gain square footage, since the shell already exists.
Our approach.
A basement lives or dies on what you do before the drywall goes up. Moisture control, insulation, and air sealing come first; the finishes come after. Get the order wrong and even beautiful work won't last down there.
What to consider.
Moisture is the first question, not the last. We address water and humidity before anything else: it's the difference between a space that stays comfortable and one that doesn't.
Ceiling height and egress have rules. Legal bedrooms and separate units require proper egress and minimum heights; we'll tell you what's possible in your space.
Insulation and code matter more underground. Doing it right keeps the space usable year-round and keeps energy costs down.
Indicative cost.
Basement finishing generally runs $35–$95+/sq ft: roughly $35,000–$95,000+ for a 1,000 sq ft basement, depending on scope. See the Cost Guide.
Basement remodeling FAQ.
Generally $35–$95+/sq ft: about $35,000–$95,000+ for a 1,000 sq ft basement, depending on finishes and scope.
Yes, moisture and humidity control come first, before any finishes. It's the difference between a space that lasts and one that doesn't.
Often, but egress and minimum ceiling heights are required. We'll tell you what's possible in your space.