Basement Finishing · Draper
Basement finishing in Draper, UT.
4.8 on Google from 65 reviews. Owner-run by Tanner Stephens.
Finished basements for Draper's east bench, built to the city's basement checklist. Sprinklers, radon and ceiling heights planned in from the start.
Basements in Draper
Most Draper basements are waiting to be finished.
Draper's homes are newer than most of the valley. The city grew from about 7,000 people in 1990 to more than 51,000 in 2020, and a lot of those homes came with a basement left for later.
Draper also publishes its own basement checklist. It is specific about ceiling height, egress, insulation and detectors. Alpha Homes builds to it from the first sketch, so the plan review goes smoothly.
Draper basement rules
What is different about a basement in Draper.
7 feet clear, even under ducts
Draper's checklist shows a cross-section of ceiling, fur-down and soffit heights. Nothing may project below the 7-foot minimum ceiling height.
Source: Draper basement checklistHalf of tested homes had high radon
Draper's hazard plan reports 52 percent of Draper homes tested at or above the World Health Organization radon level.
Source: Draper hazard annexSprinklers may need to reach the new rooms
Homes in Draper's wildland interface, highest around SunCrest and Corner Canyon, must have automatic fire sprinklers. New finished space usually needs coverage too.
Source: Draper wildfire planA basement kitchen has its own chapter
Draper treats a second kitchen in a single-family home under its own zoning chapter, separate from accessory dwelling units.
Source: Draper zoning codeHow we do it here
Our Draper basement checklist.
- Test for radon before we frame. Half the homes Draper tested were at or above the WHO level.
- Lay out ducts and soffits so every room keeps 7 feet clear, the way Draper's checklist asks.
- Extend the fire sprinkler system into the new rooms if your home is in the wildfire zone.
- Keep the electrical panel out of closets and bathrooms, and add tamper-resistant outlets and a vented bath fan.
- Submit unlocked, to-scale PDF plans in one file through Draper's online portal, like the checklist requires.
We finish basements in Corner Canyon, South Mountain, Traverse Ridge and SunCrest, and the rest of Draper's east bench on the Salt Lake County side.
Our work and reviews
Basements and big jobs, in our customers' words.
Real Alpha Homes jobs next to real Google reviews.
"Tanner and his team did a fantastic job of installing a kitchen in my mom's basement. I have used Tanner in the past with other projects and I would highly recommend him!"
"Tanner with Alpha Homes Construction did an exceptional job finishing our basement. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. ... The space looks elegant, well thought out, and far exceeded our expectations. Tanner communicated clearly, showed up when he said he would, and treated our home with care and respect."
"Tanner and the crew at Alpha Homes Construction delivered quality and attention to detail. Replaced several doors, built shelves, and several other projects. The team was professional, reliable, and delivered early. Highly recommend."
More from Google
4.8 from 65 reviews
"Have had Tanner do work on my personal home, and business locations. Very communicative, and great to work with. Highly recommend!"
"Tanner and his team were great! From the initial meeting to reviewing the final work Tanner was professional and attentive."
"Alfa Homes construction delivered on time quality work. They did an excellent job. I would absolutely recommend them for any and all of your construction or remodel needs."
"Absolute stunning work with affordable price plus the crew members are very perfection about their work 100 recommend if anyone need the house or business work to be done"
"Alpha Homes did an awesome job on my bathroom remodel. The whole crew was super easy to work with, showed up when they said they would, and kept everything clean. The finished bathroom looks amazing. Way better than I originally pictured."
"In March Tanner and his crew took on a project we've had on our “To Do” list for a while! We converted our two upstairs bathrooms and made a grand master bathroom, converted our upstairs laundry room into our 2nd upstairs bathroom, and updated our basement bathroom. Tanner took our visions and helped us make them all a reality! Tanner is a great communicator, which for us, is a very valuable asset!"
Questions
Basement questions from Draper.
How do I get a basement permit in Draper?
What is the minimum ceiling height in a Draper basement?
My home has fire sprinklers. Is that a problem?
Can I add a kitchen in my Draper basement?
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