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Turning a basement into a livable space often comes with big challenges. Let’s explore the possibilities together. Contact us for a free consultation today!

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Featured basement remodels

What makes basement remodels complex

While it may look like easy extra space, turning a basement into something livable comes with big challenges like low ceilings, moisture issues, sloped floors, aging infrastructure, and strict codes.

Basement remodel - Fremont Seattle Funky Beats

Low ceiling?

You may need to dig down—or even lift the house.

Before you start framing walls or laying out rooms, confirm your basement meets height requirements. Pipes, ducts, and beams often reduce ceiling height, and older basements weren’t built with livable space in mind. If you’re short on headroom, options like digging down, lifting the house above, or reconfiguring mechanical systems might be needed. A trained eye can help determine what’s feasible—and what’s worth the cost.
Basement remodel bathroom - Fremont Seattle Funky Beats

Sloped floors?

They often need leveling before anything else goes in.

A sloped concrete slab may not be obvious at first, but it will affect everything from wall framing to furniture placement. If the slope spans several inches across the room, it can create lasting issues both structurally and visually. Addressing this early with floor leveling or slab replacement lays the foundation for everything that comes next.
Basement remodel -Seattle Wallingford Rental

Got moisture?

Waterproof first, or risk big regrets later.

Moisture doesn’t always show itself until after your remodel is finished—and that’s when the real problems start. The best solution usually involves installing a perimeter drainage system, not a surface coating. When done right, waterproofing protects your investment and creates a safe, healthy, long-lasting living space.

Want a bathroom?

You’ll likely need to cut the concrete, and plan for a pump if your sewer line’s too high.

Unlike upper floors, basements don’t always allow gravity-fed plumbing. If the sewer line is too high, you may need to cut into the slab and add a pump system. These decisions affect both layout and cost, so they should be addressed early in the design process.
Basement remodel multi-purposed room - Capitol Hill Seattle The Capitol Cellar

Multi-use space?

Plan for media, work, play, and storage—and choose materials that can handle all of it.

Basements often serve many purposes at the same time, from home offices and gyms to guest rooms and media spaces. That kind of flexibility calls for careful planning. Material choices, layout, lighting, adequate ceiling height, and sound insulation all contribute to making the space feel open, comfortable, and easy to use for more than one activity.
Basement remodel bedroom - Wallingford Seattle Vintage Charmer

Add a bedroom?

Egress windows aren’t optional. They’re required by code.

To legally use a basement bedroom, you’ll need an egress window that meets code. This often means cutting into the foundation and building a window well. Done right, it adds both safety and natural light—but it requires precision to meet both structural and regulatory standards.
Basement media room - Kirkland Slim not Shady

Want a quieter place?

Lighting choices matter.

Recessed ceiling lights may look sleek, but each cut in the ceiling creates a direct path for sound to travel to the floor above. If quiet is a priority—whether for a media room, guest suite, or home office—consider using wall sconces or ceiling-mounted fixtures instead. These options preserve the sound barrier and help maintain a more peaceful environment throughout the house.
Basement remodel - Fremont Seattle Funky Beats

Timing is everything

Plan ahead to keep your basement remodel on schedule.

Basement remodels can be done any time of year, but it’s best to start planning well in advance. In Seattle, simpler projects may move quickly with over-the-counter permits, while larger remodels often require a full review. Most designs take 2-8 months to develop and approve, so getting started early helps everything run more smoothly.

Our expertise turns the complexity of basement remodel design into clarity. Book a free consultation or call 206-204-0490 to discuss your project.

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Design powered by advanced technology

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3D Point Cloud Scanning

Capturing your existing structure conditions with accurate data so we can create better models in BIM to serve your vision. And help you design for the master plan for your future. Seeing a bigger picture.
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Building Information Model (BIM)

We use Revit, a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that is beneficial for a range of projects, from single-family residences and partial remodels to larger commercial and facility developments.
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Visualization

Since a BIM workflow operates in 3D throughout our design process, we can add detail directly to our schematic designs and provide 3D visualizations that help you better understand how the proposed spaces will feel.
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Lighting Analysis

The BIM model allows us to integrate the precise location of your project, enabling us to address site-specific solar questions and accurately determine the sun’s position relative to your modeled project at any given time and date. As a result, you can see how light will interact with your project before construction begins!

We’ll help you figure out how—and who—will build it

Be your own contractor

For hands-on homeowners comfortable acting as their own general contractor, managing construction and hiring subcontractors directly.

  • You get the lowest construction cost
  • You avoid markup and overhead
  • You have full control over subcontractors
UBuildIt

Partner with UBuildIt

For homeowners who want to stay involved, get expert support, and potentially save up to 30%.

  • UBuildIt manages pricing and schedule
  • You hire subcontractors directly
  • You pay UBuildIt a fixed consulting fee

Hire a general contractor

For owners who’d rather hand things off to a pro who can keep the project moving and handle the details.

  • We help match you with the right contractor
  • Contractors provide rough pricing estimates (ROM)
  • We help with selection and planning

How to estimate construction cost + design fees

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