Basement Finishing · Holladay
Basement finishing in Holladay, UT.
4.8 on Google from 65 reviews. Owner-run by Tanner Stephens.
Finishing and redoing basements in Holladay's post-war and newer homes. Water, radon and permits handled before the first wall goes up.
Basements in Holladay
Older homes, and water to think about.
Most Holladay homes were built between 1950 and 2000, and they are big. Some basements have never been finished. Others were finished decades ago and are ready to be torn back to the studs and done right.
Holladay's own planning documents say high water tables are common here, and older neighborhoods follow Big Cottonwood Creek. That is why a Holladay basement starts with water and drainage, not drywall.
Holladay basement rules
What is different about a basement in Holladay.
High water tables are common
Holladay's 2016 General Plan says soil types vary and high water tables are common, and the Wasatch Fault Zone parallels Highland Drive.
Source: Holladay General Plan 2016Basements are a simple permit here
Holladay's building department lists basement finishes as a simple project, with a permit checklist and zoning worksheet sent in through iWorQ.
Source: Holladay Building DivisionBig homes, big basements
On average a single-family home in Holladay is nearly two times the size of the average in Salt Lake County.
Source: Holladay General Plan 2025Test, do not guess
The Utah Geological Survey says the only way to know a building's radon level is to test it. EPA suggests action above 4 pCi/L.
Source: UGS radon PI-18How we do it here
Our Holladay basement checklist.
- Look for water first: stains, efflorescence, the grade outside and the gutters. Fix the cause before we frame.
- Test for radon, and run mitigation before the walls close if it is needed.
- In an old finished basement, open it up and check the wiring, plumbing and egress before we rebuild.
- Size bedroom egress windows for today's code, even if the old ones were grandfathered.
- Send the permit checklist and zoning worksheet through Holladay's iWorQ portal and book the inspections.
We work in basements near Holladay Village, along Big Cottonwood Creek, in Olympus Hills, and through the older ranch neighborhoods across town.
Our work and reviews
Basements and big jobs, in our customers' words.
Real Alpha Homes jobs next to real Google reviews.
"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."
"I don't trust many contractors. Tanner and his crew are the exception. Reliable, realistic, creative, and the best communicator in the industry locally. ... Every time, they show up, tell the truth about what's possible, and follow through."
"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!"
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4.8 from 65 reviews
"Remodeled a friends house and looks amazing. Works very quickly, always respectful, and has amazing prices while keeping the quality top notch."
"Alpha Homes Construction was referred to me by my home’s management company and they exceeded my expectations. They came out the same day to fix a ceiling issue and charged a very fair, competitive price. ... That says a lot about the quality of their work."
"These guys did a buildout for my business. Tanner saw my vision and helped me make it come true. Amazing to work with, will definitely do business with Alpha again."
"Very professional and affordable. Tanner came out and helped us put our commercial kitchen and food truck together for state licencing. Thanks so much for helping us achieve this goal."
"Fantastic finished product with both bathrooms being redone. Very impressed with the communication and transparency throughout the job."
"Tanner and his crew did an excellent job with our fence. Everything was delivered on time, his crew was super communicative, and the build quality was great."
Questions
Basement questions from Holladay.
Do I need a permit to finish a basement in Holladay?
My Holladay basement gets damp. Can it still be finished?
Can you redo a basement someone finished decades ago?
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