Basement Finishing & Remodeling Blog – Ideas, Trends & Tips

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Jefferson County Building Department Training Session in an ElkStone Basement

Jefferson County Building Department Training Session in an ElkStone Basement

One of our project managers, Phil, called to get his inspection ETA today for a basement in Littleton, and they told him they’re having a training session for the entire building department at 9AM at the basement! Phil raced over there and good thing, too,...

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Framing a basement in Denver

Framing a basement in Denver

As Denver continues to see shifts in building trends and technologies, modern framing options have evolved. Homeowners now have the choice of using advanced materials such as steel frames, which offer superior durability and resistance to moisture. Moreover,...

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Ideas for Finished Basements

Ideas for Finished Basements

This is a guest post from a fan of ElkStone Basements! While browsing the internet for basement finish ideas, I happened to stumble upon an article describing the recent completion of a basement remodel. This remodel was done for a rather wealthy individual...

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Why Finish Your Denver Basement?

Why Finish Your Denver Basement?

There could be many reasons motivating you to finish your basement. Perhaps you are looking for an open and secure place for the kids to play. A home gym?  A home office? Maybe even a home theater? Whatever your motive may be, there might be a few things you haven’t...

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How much does it cost to finish a basement?

How much does it cost to finish a basement?

When an estimator from ElkStone visits your home for a free comprehensive consultation for a basement finish (sometimes referred to as a basement remodel or basement refinish) they’ll ask you a number of questions. What they want to find out is exactly what you want and need for the new finished basement space. Then your estimator will walk the unfinished basement with you to see what you have in mind; they’ll also provide suggestions based on hundreds of basement designs they’ve drawn previously.

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