Basement Remodeling Contractors in Fort Collins

Already have a finished basement? We remodel those too: adding a bedroom with a code egress window, putting in a bathroom, opening up a dated layout, replacing water-damaged drywall and flooring, and bringing unpermitted work up to code so it counts when you sell. Every Fort Collins basement remodel is permitted through the city and inspected at rough-in and final.

Planning one? Read our Fort Collins basement remodeling guide on permits, radon, egress and cost.

Fort Collins, Colorado · Larimer County

Basement Remodeling & Finishing in Fort Collins, CO

Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. finishes basements in Fort Collins — framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, egress, bathrooms and flooring under one contract, permitted and inspected.

Free estimate: 720-828-7997 Text 720-453-5095

Recent Basement Finishing Work

Real photos from Josh Brooks Construction jobs on the Front Range. Captions note where each job was done.

Sliding barn door being installed in newly finished basement in Fort Collins Colorado by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Sliding barn door being installed in newly finished basement in Fort Collins Colorado by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Drywall installation with framed door opening during basement finishing project Fort Collins Colorado by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Drywall installation with framed door opening during basement finishing project Fort Collins Colorado by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Steel stud framing for basement bedroom walls during basement finishing project in Fort Collins Colorado by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.
Steel stud framing for basement bedroom walls during basement finishing project in Fort Collins Colorado by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.

Quick answer: For basement finishing in Fort Collins, Josh Brooks Construction handles design, permits, egress, framing, trades and finishes. A standard Colorado basement finish typically runs about $30–$50 per square foot. Call 720-828-7997.

Basement Finishing services in Fort Collins

  • Design and layout — family room, bedrooms, office, gym
  • Framing, insulation and moisture control
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC
  • Egress windows
  • Bathrooms and wet bars
  • Drywall, paint, trim and flooring

Basement Finishing cost in Fort Collins

A standard basement finish in Colorado typically runs about $30–$50 per square foot. Bathrooms, egress and high-end finishes add to that. See our basement finishing guide.

Licensed and permitted

We’re a licensed Colorado general contractor based in Longmont, and we pull the permit for basement finishing in Fort Collins whenever one is required. We’ve been in business since 2014, with 30 years in construction behind every job.

Why Fort Collins homeowners hire us

Finishing a basement is usually the most affordable way to add living space in a Colorado home. Doing it right means moisture control, proper egress and permits — otherwise it can cause problems at resale.

  • Written, itemized bids — no vague lump sums
  • One contract, every trade — we coordinate the work start to finish
  • Permits pulled when required, inspections scheduled
  • Photo documentation of the work and any damage
  • Local company — based in Longmont, in business since 2014
  • Senior & Veteran discounts

How it works

  1. Free walkthrough and design.
  2. Written bid.
  3. Permit.
  4. Framing and rough-in, then inspections.
  5. Drywall and finishes.
  6. Final inspection.

Licensed. Local. Not a storm chaser.

Free Fort Collins estimates · Senior & Veteran discounts

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Fort Collins basement finishing FAQ

How much does basement finishing cost in Fort Collins?

About $30–$50 per square foot for a standard finish, more with bathrooms and egress.

Do I need a permit to finish a basement?

Yes. We pull it and schedule inspections.

Does a basement bedroom need egress?

Yes — we install code-compliant egress windows and wells.

Are you licensed for basement finishing in Fort Collins?

We’re a licensed Colorado general contractor based in Longmont, and we pull the permit for basement finishing in Fort Collins whenever one is required.

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Basement Remodeling Contractors in Fort Collins, CO

Whether you call it basement finishing or a basement remodel, the job in Fort Collins is the same: turn bare concrete and studs into finished, permitted living space. Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. handles Fort Collins basement remodeling under one contract, from framing to final inspection. We pull every permit your city requires and schedule the inspections.

What a Fort Collins basement finish includes

  • Framing, insulation and drywall
  • Bedrooms with code-compliant egress windows
  • Full or half bathrooms, wet bars and laundry
  • Electrical, lighting and HVAC extensions
  • Flooring, trim, doors and paint
  • Permits and inspections in Larimer County

Finishing vs. remodeling an existing basement

Finishing starts from an unfinished space. Remodeling updates a basement that was finished years ago: new layout, a bathroom added, outdated drywall or flooring replaced. We do both in Fort Collins, and we tell you up front if anything in the existing finish has to come out to meet current code.

Related: basement finishing and egress window installation.

Call 720-828-7997 or text 720-453-5095 for a free on-site estimate and a written, itemized quote.

Basement Remodeling Contractors in Fort Collins

Searching for basement remodeling in Fort Collins, CO or a basement finishing contractor in Fort Collins? Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. finishes and remodels basements across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado under one contract: framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, trim and paint.

Every Fort Collins basement finish is permitted and inspected. We plan egress windows for any basement bedroom, test for radon before framing, and fix any water problems first, so the finished space holds up and passes inspection at resale.

Custom basement remodeling in Fort Collins

Bedrooms, bathrooms, wet bars, home theaters, home gyms and in-law suites. If your basement was finished years ago, we also remodel it: new layout, an added bathroom, or old drywall and flooring replaced to current code.

Cost to finish a basement in Fort Collins

Most mid-range basement finishes run $25,000–$60,000, depending on size, bathrooms, egress windows and finish level. You get a written, itemized price before work starts. Read our Colorado basement finishing cost guide and the Fort Collins basement remodeling guide. Call 720-828-7997 or text 720-453-5095 for a free estimate.