Yes, we serve Denver and 13 nearby cities through one vetted basement contractor. They handle finishing, remodeling, bathrooms, bars and in-law suites, with a free on-site estimate and a written quote.
Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas, Boulder and Broomfield
The air here is dry, but snowmelt and sprinklers still wet the clay under many slabs. Wet clay swells, so basement walls are framed to float as the slab moves.
Radon through the slab
Colorado has high radon potential statewide. Your contractor has the bare basement tested before framing, so any fix goes in while the walls are open.
Escape windows for bedrooms
Each new basement bedroom needs an escape window and well. The window is permitted with the build and priced as its own line in the quote.
Denver pricing
What does a basement cost in Denver?
$30K to $90K
Typical full finish, metro Denver. Source: one local builder's 2026 cost guide, checked September 2026.
Size and layoutSquare footage, ceiling height and how many rooms you want.
Bathrooms and barsPlumbing is usually the biggest single cost line.
Egress and waterEgress windows for bedrooms and any waterproofing first.
Choosing a contractor
How to choose a basement contractor in Denver
Does a basement contractor need a license in Denver?
Yes. The City and County of Denver licenses contractors through Community Planning and Development.
Licensing is a two-step process. The applicant must first hold a supervisor certificate or a state electrical or plumbing license, or employ someone who does.
Owners who run their own job must also hire contractors licensed in Denver for any work they do not do. Other metro cities set their own contractor rules, so ask where your contractor is licensed.
What should a Denver basement quote include?
A good quote prices every part of the job as its own line. One Denver builder warns that many bids leave out permits, inspections, dumpster fees and cleanup, then add them later.
Look for lines covering floating wall framing, a radon test and any egress window. A quote that skips them can leave you paying for them mid-build.
The same builder notes that electrical and plumbing work in Colorado needs licensed tradespeople. Ask who does that work and whether they pull their own trade permits.
Should you trust a price per square foot?
Treat it as a rough guide. One Colorado basement company calls it the most common way to quote a basement and the least accurate.
Fixed costs cause the problem. A bathroom or wet bar costs about the same in a small basement as in a large one, so the per-foot figure swings with size. An itemised quote after a site visit gives you the real number.
What should you ask a Denver basement contractor at the estimate?
Ask how they handle the soil, the radon and the paperwork. Their answers show how they treat Front Range basements before you sign anything.
Which cities and counties they hold licenses in
Who holds the permit and books each inspection
Whether the quote includes permits, inspections and cleanup
How they frame walls on a slab that moves
Whether they test for radon before framing
Whether the price is fixed or can move
How does Basement Remodeling Co. choose your contractor?
We match each Denver homeowner with one vetted, independent, licensed basement contractor for the metro. You fill in a short form and that contractor contacts you.
The contractor visits, prices the job in writing, pulls the permits and builds it. You deal with one company from the estimate to the final inspection.
