Crawl Space to Basement Conversion Services in Broomfield, CO

Convert your partial basement and crawl space to a full, finished basement.

Looking to get more space out of your home in Broomfield? Turning your crawl space or partial basement into a full, finished basement can provide you with the extra space you need. 

Our crawl space to basement conversion services are comprehensive—from digging out the crawl space to designing and building a home gym, entertainment room, golf simulator, or mother-in-law suite in your new basement space.

HOW IT WORKS

Digging Out Your Crawl Space for a Full Finished Basement

Basement Design

Since these are very specialized projects, we partner you with our architects and engineers who have design expertise in crawl space to basement conversions. We are conservative in our design for risk management, with custom solutions based on your needs, your home design, and your foundation type.

Working with Expansive Soils & Caisson Foundations

Expansive soil types are common in Broomfield and along much of the Front Range. Because of this, most homes are built on caisson (or pier) foundations. With this foundation type, you’ll have greater design flexibility than with traditional footings, with minimal impact on the existing structure. 

A crawl space access point is cut into the side of a house using a hand saw.

Crawl Space Excavation

All crawl space excavation is handled in-house, including the offloading of all excavated material. During this phase, we are as minimally invasive in your home as possible, keeping your home and the air inside clean during the process. This process is done in phases, while temporary shoring may installed to support the floor system.

Excavating Below Homes on Caissons

With caisson foundations, typical in the Broomfield area, the excavation process is also easier and more efficient, allowing you to maximize your ceiling heights and achieve more open-concept basement designs compared to traditional footings.

Full Basement Finishing

After gaining up to double your current basement space, we fully finish the area, leaving you with endless options of how to use and customize your new space.

With more design possibilities available compared to homes on traditional footing foundations, you’ll have more options for your custom basement. Some of the most popular options include entertainment space, workshops, in-home gyms, golf simulators, and mother-in-law suites.

Learn more about the crawl space to basement conversion process.

See the crawl space dig out process in action at a crawl space to basement conversion in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Remodeling & Custom Design and Build Services in Broomfield, CO

Whole Home Remodeling

Adapt to changing needs, upgrade outdated features, and more. We specialize in custom remodels, no matter how large or complex.

Home Additions

Get the space you need without relocating. We specialize in ground-level additions and second-story additions (pop tops).

Custom Home Design & Build

Build a home that’s unique to your needs with no compromises. We specialize in custom homes.

Basement Finishing

Turn unused space into valuable, usable square footage. We specialize in full basement finishing including the creation of walk-out basements and daylight basements.

Convert Your Crawl Space into a Basement with PR Builders

Dig out your crawl space and finish your basement—all with one contractor. As full service general contractors in Broomfield, our services also include design, remodeling, home additions, and more.

Get started with an in-home consultation and personalized cost estimate and we’ll help you determine what’s possible with your crawl space and basement.

FAQs: Digging Out Your Crawl Space & Converting it to a Basement

Yes, you can dig out a crawl space to add a basement to your home. It will be very important to follow local building codes and regulations, obtain the proper permits, and get professional help, especially from engineers and professional contractors. A general contractor is a great fit for projects like these because they will be able to partner you with experienced structural engineers, architects, excavators, and other contractors that will be needed—all under one roof.

Crawl space to basement conversions are a very popular type of remodel in the Denver area. Most of our clients come to find that it’s cheaper per square foot to do a crawl space to basement conversion than a traditional addition! In addition to getting more for your money, the permitting process is much easier than with a traditional addition, where many municipalities heavily regulate setbacks and lot restrictions. As an added benefit, you get the opportunity to reinforce the foundation of your existing home. You’ll also find that you can add much more square footage this way, while customizing a new basement to your desired height and adding a home gym, entertainment center, or anything else you can dream up.

Every home is built different and every project looks different. The cost of digging out your crawl space into a basement will be affected by your crawl space’s accessibility, the volume of dirt that needs to be removed, and the structural detail that’s involved with the basement you’re looking to build. Typically, these projects are cheaper per square foot than your traditional home additions, with permits being much easier to acquire too. As far as being a good investment, adding square footage below your home automatically raises its value, whether you’re looking to sell soon or just get more use out of your home. 

Whether it’s worth it to dig out your basement varies from person to person. Your decision will depend on various factors like the space you need, your budget, and the condition of your current home. Adding a basement has been a great solution for many homeowners who want to increase living space and property value, but this process can get expensive depending on your home’s current state.

Get an assessment or consultation with us by calling 970-692-3122 or reaching out online.