Basement Finishing in Eagle Mountain & Saratoga Springs
Code-compliant basement finishes under the 2021 IRC. Family rooms, bedrooms, ADUs, egress windows, basement bathrooms. Free in-home estimates in Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs.
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Services
What we finish
Standard Basement Finish
Family room, bedrooms, bathroom, flooring. $42K–$58K mid-range for 1,000 sq ft.
See cost breakdown →Basement ADU / Apartment
Code-compliant rental unit with separate entrance. EMMC 17.70 or Chapter 19.20. $90K–$120K.
See ADU rules →Egress Window Installation
Cut and install code-compliant egress windows for basement bedrooms. $3K–$7.5K per opening.
See R310 requirements →Basement Bathroom Addition
Full or half bath, with or without ejector pump. $10K–$25K depending on rough-in conditions.
See bathroom cost →How it works
From phone call to finished basement
Call & in-home walkthrough
Call (801) 341-9603. The team comes out within a few days, walks through your basement, and talks through layout options.
Permit & plan review
We pull the permit, handle the 14-business-day plan review through the city, and order long-lead materials while it's under review.
Build & final walkthrough
8 to 10 weeks of construction for a typical finish, with inspections at each phase. Punch list, then final walkthrough.
Full phase-by-phase timeline — demo to final inspection.
A local resource for homeowners
EM Basement Finishing is a local resource for Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs homeowners. The guides here are compiled from primary sources like the city fee schedules, the 2021 IRC, EMMC 17.70, and Utah DEQ radon data, so you can make informed decisions about your basement project. Every specific number is cited or linked so you can check it yourself.
Common basement finishing questions
How much does it cost to finish a basement in Eagle Mountain?
$35 to $80 per square foot in 2026, with most mid-range 1,000 to 1,200 sq ft projects landing at $42,000 to $58,000. ADU-grade basements run $90,000 and up. Full cost breakdown.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Any basement finish in Eagle Mountain or Saratoga Springs requires a building permit under the 2021 IRC. Eagle Mountain charges a flat $250; Saratoga Springs takes a $200 deposit and runs $200–$700 total. Permit process.
How long does it take?
Most mid-range projects take 8 to 10 weeks of on-site construction after the 14-business-day plan review. Bathroom additions, egress retrofits, and ADU finishes extend the schedule. Full timeline.
Can I rent the basement as an apartment?
Yes in Eagle Mountain with a separate ADU permit (EMMC 17.70) and a side or rear entrance. In Saratoga Springs it depends on which IADU zone your property sits in. Roughly one-fifth of residential area is in the Prohibited zone — check the live IADU map. ADU rules.