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Basement finishing contractors in Austin

The 10 basement finishing contractors from Google's results for Austin, Texas, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Basic finish
$23,000 – $45,500framing, drywall, flooring
Full finish with bath
$45,500 – $91,000bathroom, wet bar
Cost per sq ft
$32 – $73finished area
Austin vs US
-9%well below the US median

Licensing in Texas. Texas has no state license for general contractors or remodelers. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work does need a state license.

Number 1: LFM Remodeling

4.9(199)out of 5, from 199 reviewson GoogleAustin, TX

LFM Remodeling runs an Austin showroom and also builds ADUs, detached units and backyard cottages around Seattle. Its residential work covers kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations, additions, garage and attic conversions, decks, patios and sunrooms, and it also remodels retail and restaurant spaces.

(512) 277-6108 2307 Thornton Rd #103, Austin, TX 78704

Number 2: Simply Home

4.9(64)out of 5, from 64 reviewson GoogleAustin

Simply Home is a woman-owned design-build remodeling company in Austin handling high-end home renovations. Projects follow a five-step process in which the team plans, guides and manages the work, and the company also takes on kitchens and basement finishing.

(512) 693-9340

Number 3: Texas Foundation King

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleAustin, TX

Texas Foundation King works on basement waterproofing in the Austin area. Its approach combines surface drainage that moves water away from the house, subsurface drainage below grade, and waterproofing applied directly to basement walls.

(512) 327-7437 3300 Bee Caves Rd Ste 650-1244, Austin, TX 78746

Number 4: Basement Finishing Services in West Lake Hills

4.8(223)out of 5, from 223 reviewson GoogleMcKinney, TX

Handyman Connection takes on basement finishing work in the McKinney, Texas area.

(972) 439-9694 3900 S Stonebridge Dr Ste 1002, McKinney, TX 75070

Number 5: Mullins Remodeling

No Google reviews yetAustin

Mullins Remodeling handles basement finishing projects in Austin.

Number 6: EAC Design Build

No Google reviews yetAustin

EAC Design Build takes on basement finishing work in Austin.

Number 7: Remodeling for Disability

No Google reviews yetAustin

Remodeling for Disability works on basement finishing projects in Austin.

Number 8: Jackel Construction

No Google reviews yetAustin, MN

Jackel Construction handles basement finishing in Austin, Minnesota.

(507) 433-8646 1009 24th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912

Number 9: Basement Remodeling in Austin, TX

No Google reviews yetAustin

This Austin, Texas contractor takes on basement remodeling and finishing work.

Number 10: High-End Home Remodeling in Austin, Texas

No Google reviews yetAustin

Wendi Gee Interiors leads full-house renovations and residential remodels in Austin, Texas. Its projects go beyond finish updates to rework layouts, room flow and how each space functions, pairing interior design with the remodeling work.

What basement finishing contractors charge in Austin

In Austin, a basic finish typically costs $23,000 – $45,500. Remodeling labor in Austin runs about 9% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Texas or Austin licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "basement finishing austin", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Basement finishing contractors in Austin: common questions

Can I put a bedroom in my basement?

Only with an emergency escape opening, usually an egress window of a minimum size with a window well, plus the ceiling height your local code requires. Without them it cannot legally be sold as a bedroom.