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Basement finishing contractors in Portland

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

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Basic finish
$26,500 – $53,000framing, drywall, flooring
Full finish with bath
$53,000 – $106,000bathroom, wet bar
Cost per sq ft
$37 – $85finished area
Portland vs US
+6%above the US median

Licensing in Oregon. Oregon contractors need a Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license, which also carries a bond.

Number 1: Alllevel Construction

5.0(67)out of 5, from 67 reviewson GoogleVancouver, WA

All Level Construction finishes basements in Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon, building recreation rooms with bars, home theaters, offices and basement ADUs. The work runs from moisture control through final finishes, including game room design and construction.

(503) 816-8080 5510 NW Walnut St, Vancouver, WA 98663

Number 2: CK Custom Remodeling

5.0(46)out of 5, from 46 reviewson GoogleLake Oswego, OR

CK Custom Remodeling is a Lake Oswego, Oregon contractor for kitchen remodels, home additions and basement finishing.

(503) 736-6335 445 2nd St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Number 3: Tortoise Construction LLC

5.0(40)out of 5, from 40 reviewson GoogleMilwaukie, OR

Tortoise Construction converts unfinished or dated basements into living space across SE and NE Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn and the wider Portland metro. Typical builds are guest suites, family rooms, home offices and basement apartments meant for renting out, planned through a five-step process before demolition starts.

(971) 800-0150 8525 SE 32nd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Number 4: Glight Construction

5.0(34)out of 5, from 34 reviewson GooglePortland, OR

Green Light Construction remodels kitchens, bathrooms and basements in Portland and also takes on historic renovations. Its work centers on Northeast Portland neighborhoods such as Alameda, Laurelhurst, Concordia and Irvington, and it helps qualifying remodels move through city permitting.

(503) 515-2315 4705 NE Mallory Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Number 5: Woodl and Construction Group

5.0(16)out of 5, from 16 reviewson GooglePortland, OR

Woodland Construction Group takes on basement finishing projects in Portland, Oregon.

(503) 912-2000 1355 NW Everett St Ste 100, Portland, OR 97209

Number 6: Creek Stone Designs

5.0(15)out of 5, from 15 reviewson GoogleTigard, OR

Creekstone Designs is a Tigard, Oregon remodeler listed for home additions and basement finishing in the Portland area. Its addition projects involve tying new foundations, framing, utilities and rooflines into existing houses, often on tight city lots.

(503) 405-9771 7100 SW Hampton St #231, Tigard, OR 97223

Number 7: Portland Basement Remodel Experts

4.9(188)out of 5, from 188 reviewson GooglePortland, OR

Evergreen Renovations remodels basements throughout the Portland metro, converting storage and laundry areas into playrooms, gyms, offices, guest suites or media rooms. Some projects focus on added storage or general livability instead.

(503) 720-4699 4824 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 97225

Number 8: 10 Considerations for Remodeling a Basement in Portland, ...

4.9(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GooglePortland, OR

Hamish Murray works on basement remodeling projects in Portland, Oregon.

(503) 460-7203 4438 S Corbett Ave, Portland, OR 97239

Number 9: Johns Waterproofing

4.7(541)out of 5, from 541 reviewson GoogleSilverton, OR

Johns Waterproofing takes on basement finishing work in Silverton, Oregon.

(503) 419-0404 219 Airport Rd NE, Silverton, OR 97381

Number 10: Basement Finishing

No Google reviews yetPortland

Keyser Construction finishes basements across the Portland metro area, converting them into family rooms, guest suites, home offices, gyms, in-law suites and rental units. Each project deals with moisture control, radon mitigation and egress windows so the finished rooms stay dry and usable.

What basement finishing contractors charge in Portland

In Portland, a basic finish typically costs $26,500 – $53,000. Remodeling labor in Portland runs about 6% above 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 Oregon or Portland 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 portland or", 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 Portland: 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.