Basement Finishing
Basement Finishing in St. Clair Shores, MI
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Lakeside on Lake St. Clair — a mix of waterfront/canal and inland postwar homes.
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St. Clair Shores sits right on Lake St. Clair, and that waterfront setting makes basement finishing a job worth doing carefully. Homes near the lake and the canals can sit closer to the water table, so moisture management, drainage, and proper egress aren't optional details — they're the difference between a finished basement that lasts and one that doesn't. Done Right Homes finishes St. Clair Shores basements as an experienced Metro Detroit builder who treats those conditions head-on: the space gets sealed, insulated, and finished right, with egress for legal living space. Mike renovates homes for resale, so he builds lower levels that hold their value in a market where buyers are quick to spot a damp, cut-corner basement. If your foundation is sound, we'll turn that lower level into space you'll actually use — and quote a real number after we've seen it.
Why it pays in St. Clair Shores
In St. Clair Shores, a basement finished with real moisture and egress detailing adds lasting living space and value — and in a lakeside market, a job done right stands apart from the damp, shortcut finishes buyers learn to avoid.
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.
How we work
From first call to final walkthrough.
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Intro call
A quick call to understand your project, your goals, and your timeline.
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On-site walk-through
We come measure, look at the space, and talk through what's possible.
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Planning & design
We lay out the scope, materials, and layout so you know exactly what you're getting.
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Written contract
A clear, itemized estimate and scope in writing. The number we quote is the number you pay.
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We build it
Our crew does the work — permitted, inspected, and on the timeline we set.
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Finish & walkthrough
We walk the finished job together and make sure every detail is right.
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Final payment
You pay when the work is done right — not before.
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.
Free written estimate in St. Clair Shores.
Tell us about your basement finishing project — we'll send back a real, written number, not a guess. No pressure.
Our work
Real remodels, right here in Metro Detroit.
Before-and-afters from recent Done Right Homes projects.
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.
Full kitchen remodel — new shaker cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, and stainless appliances.
Brick ranch exterior update with fresh landscaping and a cleaned-up entry.
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.
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Basement Finishing questions
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Planning your St. Clair Shores budget? Read our basement finishing cost guide for typical Metro Detroit ranges.
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