Custom wood wine racking with diamond bins under a peaked ceiling

Basement Remodeling Near Me: Englewood and South Denver

LTA Construct remodels and finishes basements in Englewood, Littleton, Centennial and south Denver, including framing, egress windows, basement bathrooms, built-in storage and finish carpentry. A full basement finish typically takes six to ten weeks.

Start a project Call (303) 396-3469

Englewood and Littleton basements are usually mid-century: seven-foot ceilings, a furnace in the middle, and a lot of square footage nobody uses. Finishing one is the cheapest living space you will ever add, and the details decide whether it feels like a basement or like the rest of the house.

Luke plans the mechanical routing first, then the layout, then the carpentry that makes it feel finished: real trim, built-ins, a wine wall or a slat screen where it earns its place.

Services

Basement Finishing: Turn an unfinished basement into living space, with the built-ins and trim that make it feel like upstairs.
Custom Carpentry & Cabinetry: Cabinetry, built-ins, stairs, trim and shelving, built and installed by the carpenter who designed them.
Bathroom Remodeling: Vanities, tile, fixtures and full bath remodels, from a single-day swap to a gut renovation.

Recent projects

Custom projects

Custom Wine Cellar Racking

A full-height wine wall with individual bottle slots and diamond bins, built to the slope of a peaked ceiling.

Vertical wood slat screen wall beside a staircase

Custom projects

Vertical Wood Slat Stair Screen

A floor-to-ceiling vertical slat screen that replaces a half wall at the base of a basement staircase.

Custom built-in entertainment wall under a vaulted ceiling, before paint

Built-ins

Built-In Entertainment Wall and Mudroom Cubbies

A floor-to-ceiling built-in media wall under a vaulted ceiling, plus mudroom cubbies with a solid bench, all built on site from raw stock.

Reviews

Excellent work on our cabinetry. Precise, knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Looking forward to working with Luke again on the next project!

Jessica V. · Verified Google review · Aug 2026 · Read on Google

I can’t recommend Luke at LTA Construct highly enough. I’ve hired him for several projects, including a custom deck and a full basement remodel, and his work has been impeccable every time. Luke’s attention to detail, honesty, craftsmanship, and commitment to doing things right truly set him apart. He consistently goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done properly and that the finished product exceeds expectations. His professionalism and reliability make the entire process easy and stress-free. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to deliver exceptional quality work, Luke is the person to call. I highly recommend him for any construction project, big or small!

Sundi F. · Verified Google review · Aug 2026 · Read on Google

Great work, great customer service! Honest! Highly recommended! Look forward to working with u in the future!

Eric · Verified Google review · Aug 2026 · Read on Google

Questions people ask

What does a basement finish cost?

It depends on six things, mostly whether there is a bathroom. The cost and timeline guide on this site walks through each one so you can read a quote. No numbers are posted because two basements on the same street can be double apart.

Do I need a permit in Englewood?

Yes, for any basement finish. Luke pulls it and schedules the inspections.

Can you add an egress window?

Yes. It is required for a bedroom and worth doing for light in any case.

Have a project in mind?

Send a photo or a sketch. You will get a straight answer from Luke, usually within a day.

Start a project Call (303) 396-3469

What Englewood Basements Actually Require

Most Englewood homes were built between the 1950s and 1970s, which means the typical unfinished basement has seven-foot ceilings, a furnace or boiler positioned squarely in the middle of the floor plan, and older mechanical systems that need to be routed — not just hidden — before framing begins. The City of Englewood requires a permit for any basement finish that adds habitable square footage, and an egress window is required for any room classified as a bedroom. That window isn't just a code box to check: it adds meaningful natural light to a space that otherwise depends entirely on fixtures.

Englewood's older housing stock also means original concrete floors that may not be level, and moisture patterns that vary block to block depending on drainage and lot grade. A layout that ignores those conditions ends up with framing problems, flooring failures, or a bathroom that drains slowly. The mechanical routing and moisture assessment happen before a single stud goes up — that sequencing is what separates a basement that performs from one that just looks finished.

Permit pulled and inspections scheduled through the City of Englewood

Egress window installation for any bedroom-classified space

Mechanical rerouting planned before framing begins

Moisture and drainage review included in the initial walkthrough

How the Finish Work Gets Done

The carpentry is what most contractors hand off — the trim, the built-ins, the stair details, the places where raw materials meet and need to look intentional. At LTA Construct, that work stays with the same person who planned the layout. That matters most in a basement, where the ceiling height is fixed, the mechanical chases eat into square footage, and every soffit or beam pocket is an opportunity to either fight the space or work with it.

A full basement finish typically runs six to ten weeks depending on scope. A basement with a bathroom and a wet bar takes longer than an open rec room — not because the work is harder, but because the sequencing is tighter. Rough plumbing and electrical have to be inspected before walls close, and tile work can't follow framing the same day. The timeline is set honestly at the start so there are no surprises in the middle.

Framing, drywall, and finish carpentry by the same hands

Built-ins, entertainment walls, and storage designed to the space

Basement bathrooms — tile, vanity, fixtures, and rough plumbing coordination

Wet bars, wine walls, and slat screens where the layout calls for them

Flooring selection and installation to match the finished ceiling height

Common questions

Do I need a permit to finish my basement in Englewood, CO?

Yes. The City of Englewood requires a permit for any basement finish that converts unfinished space into habitable rooms. The permit covers framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, and inspections are required before walls are closed. LTA Construct pulls the permit and schedules all required inspections as part of the project.

What drives the cost of a basement finish in Englewood?

The biggest variable is whether the project includes a bathroom — rough plumbing, a toilet, shower tile, and a vanity add significant labor and material cost compared to an open rec room. Other factors include ceiling height and how much mechanical rerouting is needed, whether an egress window is required, the level of finish carpentry (basic trim versus built-ins), and flooring selection. Two basements on the same street can land at very different numbers for those reasons.

How long does a basement finish typically take?

Most full basement finishes run six to ten weeks from permit approval to final walkthrough. A straightforward open-plan finish with no bathroom is on the shorter end; a project that includes a bathroom, wet bar, or custom built-ins runs closer to ten weeks because the rough-in inspections have to clear before walls close. The timeline is set at the start of the project, not adjusted as it goes.