Basement Finishing and Remodeling

Does your home have an unfinished basement? Would you like to turn it into living space? If you want to add square footage to your house and increasing its value, Midwest Builders can help. We perform partial and entire basement finishing for homeowners in Ankeny, IA, and surrounding areas near Des Moines.

Things to Consider When Finishing a Basement

If you are thinking about finishing your basement, there are two important considerations that will determine the size and scope of the project.

1. How are You Planning to Use the Space?

This includes both in the short term and long term. It will likely be easier for you to do the project all at once rather than adding rooms as an immediate need arises.

If all you want is a small office or playroom, a partial basement remodel might be all that you need.

If you want a larger entertainment area, possibly with multiple rooms, however, then finishing all (or mostly all) of your basement would be called for.

Different uses also have different requirements. For instance, a bathroom would require access to water and sewer.

A finished basement living space with a fireplace

2. What Space is Available?

Different basements are different sizes, obviously, but there is more to it than that.

Often necessary household appliances require basement space. It wouldn’t make much sense to design a beautiful living room with your furnace smack dab in the center of it.

If you intend to finish your entire basement, you will likely want to separate these appliances from the new living space.

Potential Additions to a Finished Basement

  • Home Office: Create a space for work that is away from the hustle and bustle of your main living space
  • Extra bedroom: While there may be additional requirements such as an egress window, adding an extra bedroom to your home can both accommodate a growing family and add resale value down the line.
  • Playroom: Need a place for kids to be, well, kids without toys ending up all over your main living areas? A basement toy room can be just the ticket.
  • Open living space: Basements will often stay cooler during the summer months and warmer in the winter. You can use this to your advantage to create a living area downstairs. Add a TV and some couches to relax. Want a pool table or crafting nook? Go ahead. A place to curl up and read a book in front of a gas fire place? As long as there is a gas hookup and a place to vent it.
  • Extra bathroom: If you are adding a bedroom or additional living space downstairs, it is going to be convenient to have a bathroom there too. Adding an extra bathroom can also increase resale value.
  • Gym: Want to install a home gym but don’t have the space on the main floors? A finished basement can be a perfect place to put one.

Turn to an Experienced Basement Finishing Contractor

An experienced basement finishing contractor can be a big asset when planning your remodel. At Midwest Builders we have seen enough to know how best to use the available space to meet our clients’ goals.

Midwest Builders has been in the basement finishing business since 1954, and we have a fantastic reputation in the area based on our quality service. We are one of the largest building and remodeling contractors in Iowa.

Our company uses the best quality equipment in the industry today, and we have a team of professional and experienced contractors that specialize in their field. When working with us, you will be pleasantly surprised by our great customer service and affordable rates.

From putting up drywall and installing flooring for a small finished room, to renovating an entire entertainment area, we can do it all. Make your basement a space that you and your family can enjoy and benefit from in the years to come.

To get a better idea of the work that we can do, come and visit our showroom in Ankeny, IA. You can walk through several finished rooms that we have built. See for yourself the quality, expert design that we can produce.

Midwest Builders Serves Ankeny and the Des Moines Area

For all of your basement finishing and remodeling needs in Des Moines, Iowa, give Midwest Builders a call today.

We are your most reliable basement finishing contractor in Iowa. Contact us today to get started with your free quote!

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A finished basement after remodeling

Our Service Area

Midwest Builders serves 75 miles around Ankeny, Iowa. We are licensed for the state of Iowa, so if you don’t see your service area city listed below, don’t hesitate to contact us as we would be happy to talk to you!

We have been serving all of Iowa for all their patio, window, siding, and garage needs for many years, and we look forward to doing it for years to come. Cities we serve include:

Des Moines

Ames

Ankeny

Johnston

Marshalltown

Urbandale

West Des Moines

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