Crawl Space Dig-Out & Basement Finishing Services
Turnkey Solutions for a Full Crawl Space to Basement Conversion
Dig out your crawl space and convert it into a full, finished basement space—all with one contractor.
Looking to transform your crawl space into a functional part of your home? Digging out your basement is a great solution to making the space below your home usable, especially in older homes or homes with a partial basement.
As crawl space to basement conversion contractors in Denver, we offer a true turnkey solution. Our services include all excavation, design, engineering, permitting, and full basement finishing in your new space.
Crawl Space to Basement Conversion Services in Denver
Gain Valuable Space Where Traditional Additions Aren’t Possible
Especially in older homes, crawl spaces were a common part of the original construction. Down the road, many Denver homeowners seek to convert their unused crawl space into a fully functional basement for a golf simulator, home gym, or a basement in-law suite.
In these cases, a basement dig out is the perfect solution in order to gain that precious extra space. And as added benefits, crawl space to basement conversions often cost less per square foot than traditional home additions and provide much more square footage where other additions aren’t feasible.
Ideal For:
- Small lots where traditional additions aren’t possible
- Adding bonus rooms like golf simulators, entertainment rooms, gyms, or offices
- Older homes built with partial basements
- Homeowners who need more space but don’t want to move and lose their current interest rates
- Those looking for a turnkey solution—not hiring multiple contractors
How does it work? Learn about the process for a crawl space dig out.
From concept to completion, we handle every aspect of the crawl space to basement conversion process, including excavation, structural reinforcement, and complete basement finishing. Our goal is to seamlessly integrate your new basement space into your existing home.
1. Get an Assessment & Estimate
After a discussion of your needs and your budget, we do a walk-through to evaluate your foundation, determine feasibility, and make plans for your project.
2. Design & Engineering
Working with our structural engineers and architects to design conservatively for risk management, we ensure that your basement expansion is not only functional, but maintains the structural integrity of your home.
3. Basement Excavation
We create an access point from your yard to your crawl space in order to excavate to the desired height. We dig out your basement and offload all dirt. We aim to be the least invasive on your property as possible during this stage.
4. Foundation & Structural Reinforcement
During the dig out process and as we build your new basement, we provide the structural reinforcement needed to support the new addition.
5. Waterproofing
When digging down below your home and getting closer to ground water, we mitigate water intrusion risks by installing a vapor barrier and interior footing drains into a sump pit.
6. Basement Finishing
We add egress windows, insulation, flooring, utilities, etc. to make your new space functional, comfortable, and up to code. Many additional amenities can be added with basement finishing, like a kitchenette, bathrooms, or bedrooms.
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FAQs: Converting Your Crawl Space to a Full, Finished Basement
How much does it cost to turn a crawl space into a basement?
The biggest factors of your pricing are your crawl space’s accessibility, the square footage and volume of dirt that needs to be removed, and the structural detail that’s involved with the basement you’re looking to build. Learn more about the cost of a crawl space to basement conversion.
Is this type of project possible on my home?
Almost always. We’ve completed these conversions on a wide range of homes—from mid-century ranches in neighborhoods like Wellshire and Hilltop, to 80s and 90s homes in Centennial where caissons are common, to smaller partial dig-outs in Broomfield and Westminster, and even older Denver neighborhoods like Washington Park and Capitol Hill with unique structural conditions. These projects work with both caisson and footing foundations.
What are the benefits of a crawl space to basement conversion?
A crawl space to basement conversion gives you more usable square footage at a lower cost per square foot than a traditional addition. Permitting is also simpler since you’re not dealing with setbacks or lot restrictions, and the space can be built out however you want. Another major advantage is that you can live in your home during construction, unlike during complex remodels or large additions. Learn more about the benefits.
How do you maintain the structural integrity of my home during the process?
We understand the concerns with structural integrity which is why it is a top priority for us. We work very closely with our experienced engineers during your crawl space to basement conversion. If your home is on caissons, like in Centennial where expansive soils are common, there is little structural risk because your home is supported throughout the process by those caissons which are drilled down to bedrock. On homes with footings, we dig out the crawl space in phases while supporting these areas with temporary support beams. On older homes, we add additional steel reinforcement before we even start digging out.
WHERE WE WORK
Our Experience Across Northern Colorado’s Most Common Home Types
We’ve worked on crawl space to basement conversions in Northern Colorado long enough to recognize what we’re walking into before we even step on site. We work in areas like:
- Centennial, where homes are often built in the 80s or 90s on caissons due to expansive soils, and homeowners are often looking to add space for a gym, workshop, or hobby area.
- Broomfield and Westminster, where we see similar builds, usually smaller homes where a partial dig-out is the right approach.
- Older neighborhoods in and around Denver, including areas like Washington Park and Capitol Hill, that come with completely different structural conditions.
- Neighborhoods like Wellshire and Hilltop, where we regularly convert mid-century ranches from the 50s and 60s.
Discover the Possibilities with PR Builders
We’ll help you find out what’s possible as you add square footage below your home.
No project is too big or too complicated for us to find you a perfect solution. As full service general contractors in Denver, our services include design, remodeling, additions, crawl space dig outs, and complete basement finishing.
Send us a message to see what’s possible on your property and get an estimate.
