Do I need an egress window?

If you want a basement room to count as a legal bedroom — and to be safe — yes. A compliant egress window is the emergency exit code requires, and it's what lets the room count and appraise as a bedroom. We handle the window and the permit as part of the build.

Will finishing my basement add square footage to my house?

Not exactly — and it's worth being straight about it. Appraisers report finished basement space separately from your home's above-grade square footage and value it at a discount. What it does add is real, usable living space and resale value — especially with a legal bedroom and a bath. We build for the value that actually shows up.

Always. A permitted, inspected basement is what protects the value at resale — an unpermitted finish can become a problem when you sell.

How much will it cost?

Every basement is different, so we don't post one-size-fits-all prices. You get a free, written, itemized estimate — and the number we quote is the number you pay.

Basement Finishing

Turn your basement into space that pays you back.

Finished, permitted, and built to code — so it's not just more room, it's real value when it counts. Serving Macomb & Oakland counties.

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We renovate homes for resale every day, so we finish basements the way a buyer's appraiser sees them — not just drywall and carpet, but legal, livable space that adds value. Most of a basement's payback comes from doing it right: a compliant egress window that makes a room a legal bedroom, a permitted build, real moisture control. That's the difference between a basement that adds resale value and one that just looks nice.

What we build

Full basement finishing — framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting, and trim.
Egress windows — the code-compliant emergency exit that turns a basement room into a legal bedroom (and brings in real daylight).
Bedrooms, offices & living space — basement bedrooms, home offices, family rooms, and home theaters.
Bathrooms & wet bars — the upgrades that make a basement livable.
Moisture & waterproofing prep — so the finish lasts.
Permits & inspections — pulled and handled, every time.

Why a done-right basement pays back

A finished basement is one of the few remodels that can return most of its cost at resale — but only when it's done to code. The honest version: appraisers value finished basement space at roughly half to two-thirds of your above-grade rates, and they only count a room as a bedroom if it has a legal egress. A “finished” basement without permits or egress leaves most of the value on the table. We build the version that counts — permitted, egress-compliant, finished to last — because we know which upgrades a buyer actually pays for.

How long it takes

Most basement projects run 2–4 weeks, depending on size and scope. You get the timeline in writing up front, with the price — no moving targets.

How we work

From first call to final walkthrough.

1
Intro call
A quick call to understand your project, your goals, and your timeline.
2
On-site walk-through
We come measure, look at the space, and talk through what's possible.
3
Planning & design
We lay out the scope, materials, and layout so you know exactly what you're getting.
4
Written contract
A clear, itemized estimate and scope in writing. The number we quote is the number you pay.
5
We build it
Our crew does the work — permitted, inspected, and on the timeline we set.
6
Finish & walkthrough
We walk the finished job together and make sure every detail is right.
7
Final payment
You pay when the work is done right — not before.

Get a real number — free, in writing.

Tell us about your basement finishing project and we'll send back an honest written estimate — a real number, not a guess. No pressure.

Backed by our work

Workmanship guaranteed.

If any part of the job wasn't done right, we come back and make it right. We don't call a job finished until it's done right.

Insured & established in MI

Real remodels, right here in Metro Detroit.

Before-and-afters from recent Done Right Homes projects.

Before

After

A detached two-car garage taken down to the studs and rebuilt — rotted framing and header replaced, then finished with new siding, trim, and an overhead door.