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Basement finishing contractors in Cleveland

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

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Basic finish
$24,500 – $49,000framing, drywall, flooring
Full finish with bath
$49,000 – $98,000bathroom, wet bar
Cost per sq ft
$34 – $78finished area
Cleveland vs US
-2%around the US median

Licensing in Ohio. Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. Cities such as Columbus and Cleveland license or register them locally.

Number 1: Hoban Remodeling

5.0(37)out of 5, from 37 reviewson GoogleCleveland

Serving the Greater Cleveland area from North Olmsted and Shaker Heights, Hoban Remodeling finishes and remodels basements. Common builds include rec rooms for family gatherings, custom home theaters and guest suites, with a range of finishing options for each.

(216) 882-9780

Number 2: Advance Remodel

5.0(19)out of 5, from 19 reviewson GoogleWestlake, OH

Advance Remodel is a design-build remodeling contractor in the Cleveland area, based in Westlake, Ohio. Its home additions include new foundations, roofs and expanded wiring, plumbing and HVAC, built to match the existing house. The firm also remodels kitchens and finishes basements.

29299 Clemens Rd Suite 1-C, Westlake, OH 44145

Number 3: Keselman Group

4.9(223)out of 5, from 223 reviewson GoogleSolon, OH

Keselman Group provides design-build remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms for Cleveland Heights homes from its base in Solon, Ohio. Much of its work is in the area's older and historic homes. Basement finishing is also part of its services.

(216) 208-6365 6500 Davis Industrial Pkwy, Solon, OH 44139

Number 4: Bigrey Remodeling

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleCleveland

Big Rey Remodeling converts Cleveland basements into family rooms, offices, hobby areas and organized storage. Planning starts at the slab and foundation, accounting for moisture, ceiling height, mechanical access and egress before drywall, flooring, lighting and electrical work go in.

(440) 251-9945

Number 5: Smartl and Construction

4.8(29)out of 5, from 29 reviewson GoogleHighland Heights, OH

Smartland Construction handles residential basement finishing and remodeling in the Cleveland area from Highland Heights, Ohio.

(440) 201-7982 67 Alpha Dr, Highland Heights, OH 44143

Number 6: Tyger Remodeling

4.8(12)out of 5, from 12 reviewson GoogleMiddleburg Heights, OH

Tyger Remodeling is a family-owned interior remodeling contractor based in Middleburg Heights and working across Cleveland. Alongside whole-home and room renovations for homeowners, the company takes on commercial interior projects for local businesses, and basement finishing is among its residential trades.

(440) 467-5995 6801 Engle Rd K, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Number 7: Basement Remodeling Cleveland

4.8(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleBeachwood, OH

Genesis Construction Group, based in Beachwood, remodels bathrooms across Greater Cleveland, including shower upgrades, tile installation, new vanities and full renovations. It also builds home additions and finishes basements for homeowners in the Cleveland area.

(216) 273-8080 2000 Auburn Dr, Beachwood, OH 44122

Number 8: Hurst Remodel

4.6(54)out of 5, from 54 reviewson GoogleWestlake, OH

Hurst Remodel is a basement finishing and design-build firm based in Westlake, Ohio.

(440) 234-5656 26185 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

Number 9: Village Construction

1.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleMentor, OH

Out of Mentor, Ohio, Village Construction remodels basements into guest suites, game rooms and home theaters. The team manages each project from design through the finished space, and a project gallery shows completed lower-level work.

(440) 974-7659 9040 Osborne Dr, Mentor, OH 44060

Number 10: Rightnow Contracting Services

No Google reviews yetCleveland

Right Now Contracting Services finishes basements across Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga County, from its base in Chippewa Lake. The company converts unfinished lower levels into living space and manages each basement project from planning through completion.

What basement finishing contractors charge in Cleveland

In Cleveland, a basic finish typically costs $24,500 – $49,000. Remodeling labor in Cleveland runs about 2% 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 Ohio or Cleveland 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 cleveland", 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 Cleveland: 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.