Alpha Homes blog
Straight answers before you remodel.
Time, cost, permits and code for basements, kitchens and new homes in Sandy and the east bench.
Basement finishing
How long does it take to finish a basement?
What the big guides say, where the weeks go, and how a bare 2,000 sq ft basement gets done in about 3.
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Basement finishing
What does it cost to finish a basement in Utah?
The real ranges, what moves the price, and the Utah costs most guides leave out.
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Permits
Do you need a permit to finish a basement in Sandy, Utah?
What to submit, what it costs, how long it takes, and the rules for basement apartments.
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Basement bedrooms
Egress windows for basement bedrooms in Utah
The exact sizes, window well rules, what Utah changes, and what one costs.
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Kitchen remodeling
Taking out a wall to open up your kitchen
Is it load-bearing, what it costs, what hides inside it, and what the city needs first.
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Custom homes
Building on a foothill lot in Sandy or Draper
Slope limits, fault setbacks, soil studies and wildfire rules, city by city.
Read it →Our work and reviews
The work, and what people said about it.
Real Alpha Homes jobs, next to real Google reviews, copied word for word.
"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 did a great job remodeling two bathrooms for us in a second home. ... Tanner and his team were amazingly quick and completed both of our bathrooms in only two weeks - several days before his projected finish date."
"Great job on a complete remodel. Tanner was able to keep timelines (very rare for a contractor) and provide a fantastic finished product!"
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4.8 from 65 reviews
"Tanner and his team are amazing! As a realtor I’ll never refer my clients to anyone else, they are responsive, efficient, fairly priced, and best of all their work is top notch. Would highly recommend them for any job you need done!"
"Tanner and his crew were great to work with. We’re getting ready to list a house and he helped with a few different projects. Everything was done beautifully and I’d recommend him for sure."
"Tanner has been my "go to" in big jobs and small. He always makes himself available and is always willing to help no matter what the job. From full house painting, to joist repair to sealing up windows or quickly detecting a gas leak, he and his team will do it all and do it with expertise and professionalism. Thrilled to recommend Alpha Homes Construction."
"Tanner and team are quick on the draw. His turn around time is amazing. And he is always responsive to your needs. He stands behind his quality. Good folks to do business with."
"Tanner was/is professional, helpful, nice, honest, and communicates well about what is going on. He goes out of his way to make sure the job is done correctly and in a timely manner. Also mindful of others priorities and time. I appreciate all his help!"
"Have had Tanner do work on my personal home, and business locations. Very communicative, and great to work with. Highly recommend!"