Basement Finishing in Ankeny & Central Iowa
Most homes around here have a basement that's just storage. Finishing it is the most affordable square footage you'll ever add: a family room, a guest bedroom, a bathroom, a bar, a home office. We plan the whole space, handle the moisture and code work first, and build it to last.
Before anything gets covered we check moisture and drainage, egress for any bedroom, the mechanicals and the floor. Every finished basement we build is offered with a battery-backup sump pump, so a storm power outage doesn't put water on your new floors.
Tell us what you'd like the space to do. We'll come take a look, check the basics, and give you a straight answer on scope, timeline and price.
Request an estimate Typical timeline- Free visit & estimate: within a week
- Permits & egress scheduling: 1–3 weeks
- On-site work: 4–8 weeks
Questions we hear most
How much does it cost to finish a basement?
It depends on square footage and what goes in it. A simple family room with a drywall ceiling and LVP flooring is a different job than a basement with a bedroom, egress window, full bathroom and wet bar. After a free visit we give you a written estimate, and we can price it in phases if you'd rather.
Does a basement bedroom need an egress window?
Yes. For a room to count as a legal bedroom it needs an egress window or door large enough to climb out of, with a window well if it's below grade. We price the egress cut-out as part of the plan rather than surprising you later.
Do I need permits?
Yes, for a finished basement. Framing, electrical, plumbing and egress all get permitted and inspected. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections, so the space is legal, safe and counts as finished square footage when you sell.
Tell us about your basement.
Send a few details (photos help) and the owner will follow up to set a time to come take a look. No pressure, no sales call.