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Basement finishing contractors in Houston

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

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Basic finish
$22,000 – $44,000framing, drywall, flooring
Full finish with bath
$44,000 – $88,000bathroom, wet bar
Cost per sq ft
$31 – $70finished area
Houston vs US
-12%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: Elite Houston Remodeling

5.0(63)out of 5, from 63 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Elite Houston Remodeling designs and builds accessory dwelling units in Houston, starting with a site and feasibility review and moving through architectural design, permits and construction. Owners use the units as rentals, family living quarters or private workspaces, and the company also finishes basements.

(346) 512-0276 10101 Fondren Rd #420, Houston, TX 77096

Number 2: Or Houston

5.0(24)out of 5, from 24 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Olivo Remodeling focuses on second-story additions in Houston, along with other home additions, kitchen remodels and whole-home renovations. Its project photos show work in neighborhoods including Nottingham West, Sherwood Forest and Fonn Villas.

(832) 718-4853 3530 Pinemont Dr Suite G, Houston, TX 77018

Number 3: Basement Foundation Repair Solutions in Houston

4.9(298)out of 5, from 298 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Two Brothers Foundation Repair works on basement foundations in Houston, sealing cracks, stabilizing bowing walls and waterproofing against leaks. Its inspections look for signs such as wall cracks, water intrusion and musty odors before repairs begin.

(832) 710-6957 3730 Kirby Dr 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77098

Number 4: Home Remedy Houston

4.9(178)out of 5, from 178 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

Home Remedy remodels and renovates homes in Houston, centered on Spring Branch and nearby West Houston neighborhoods. Projects range from small repairs and touch-ups to major kitchen and bathroom remodels.

(713) 939-7717 9505 Yupondale Dr, Houston, TX 77080

Number 5: TriFection Remodeling & Construction

4.9(30)out of 5, from 30 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

TriFection Remodeling & Construction handles custom kitchen and bathroom renovations and whole-home remodels throughout Greater Houston. Past clients quoted on its site come from Houston, Katy and The Woodlands, several of them describing kitchen projects.

(281) 548-2436 8538 Rannie Rd, Houston, TX 77080

Number 6: Build Withartesa

4.9(29)out of 5, from 29 reviewson GoogleDallas, TX

Artesa is a Dallas design-build firm that remodels kitchens and bathrooms and finishes basements.

(469) 737-9994 8350 N Central Expy Ste 1900, Dallas, TX 75206

Number 7: SK Houston Constructions

4.8(174)out of 5, from 174 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

SK Houston Constructions remodels homes in Houston, taking on whole-house renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels and room additions. The company works on a design-build basis and also finishes basements for Houston homeowners.

(832) 249-7807 5151 Mitchelldale St Suite B2B, Houston, TX 77092

Number 8: Premier Remodel

4.5(17)out of 5, from 17 reviewson GoogleHouston, TX

This design-build company serves homeowners in both Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth from separate local offices. It designs and builds kitchen and bathroom remodels as well as whole-house renovation projects intended for long-term family living.

(713) 532-1100 905 Harvard St, Houston, TX 77008

Number 9: Home Listry

No Google reviews yetHouston

Home Listry offers basement finishing in Houston, Texas.

Number 10: Basement Excavation in Houston, TX

No Google reviews yetHouston

This Houston company handles basement excavation and finishing work.

What basement finishing contractors charge in Houston

In Houston, a basic finish typically costs $22,000 – $44,000. Remodeling labor in Houston runs about 12% 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 Houston 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 houston", 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 Houston: 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.