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Cedar Grove Construction helps homeowners across Northern Utah County and Southern Salt Lake County turn unfinished or outdated basements into comfortable, finished living spaces. Whether you want a family room, extra bedrooms, a bathroom, a guest suite, a home office, a workout room, an entertainment area, better storage, or a more complete lower-level living space, we help you plan the project carefully and build it with lasting quality.
Founded in 1980 by Scott Cleverly and now owned and operated by his son, Shannon Cleverly, Cedar Grove Construction brings over 40 years of experience in home building, remodeling, renovations, and restorations throughout Utah County and Salt Lake County.
A finished basement should not feel dark, disconnected, or like an afterthought. It should feel like a natural extension of the home — comfortable, functional, safe, well-lit, and built around the way your family actually lives.
A basement finish is not just about adding walls, flooring, and paint. It is about solving real problems inside the home.
Maybe your family has outgrown the main floor. Maybe your kids need more room. Maybe guests need a private place to stay. Maybe you want a theater room, game room, home office, gym, or second family room. Maybe the basement was finished years ago, but the layout, lighting, flooring, and bathroom no longer match the rest of the home.
Cedar Grove Construction helps homeowners think through the full purpose of the basement before construction begins. We look at how the lower level connects to the rest of the home, where bedrooms and bathrooms make sense, how the space should feel, where storage needs to remain, and what construction details need to be addressed before the finishes go in.
The best basement finishes are not just attractive. They are practical, comfortable, code-aware, and built for long-term use.
Basement finishing involves more than one trade and more than one decision. A good finished basement may require framing, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC coordination, insulation, drywall, flooring, tile, trim, paint, doors, lighting, bathroom finishes, egress planning, and city inspections.
Cedar Grove Construction was founded in 1980 by Scott Cleverly and is now owned and operated by Shannon Cleverly. As a family-owned and operated business, Cedar Grove has spent more than 40 years helping homeowners with home building, remodeling, renovations, restorations, kitchen updates, full-home improvements, and major residential projects throughout Utah County and Salt Lake County.
That experience matters in a basement. The lower level needs to be comfortable, safe, efficient, and properly connected to the rest of the home. Cedar Grove Construction is built around honesty, detail, care, and lasting results.
Every basement is different. The right plan depends on the size of the space, ceiling height, stair location, window placement, plumbing rough-ins, mechanical systems, storage needs, and how your family plans to use the finished area.
A basement family room gives your home another comfortable place to gather. This can be especially valuable for movies, games, kids, teenagers, guests, or casual entertaining without crowding the main floor.
We help plan basement family rooms around seating, lighting, TV placement, traffic flow, storage, sound, and access to nearby bedrooms, bathrooms, or entertainment areas.
Adding bedrooms is one of the most practical reasons to finish a basement. Basement bedrooms can serve children, teenagers, guests, extended family, or future household needs.
Bedroom planning should account for privacy, closet space, lighting, heating and cooling, electrical layout, and emergency egress where required. Cedar Grove Construction helps homeowners plan basement bedrooms that feel comfortable and safe, not cramped or secondary.
A basement bathroom can make the entire lower level more useful. It may serve bedrooms, a family room, guest suite, entertainment area, home gym, or office.
Bathroom placement often depends on rough plumbing, drain locations, ceiling height, ventilation, and the overall layout. We help plan basement bathrooms with attention to tile, waterproofing, vanities, lighting, fixtures, ventilation, and finish quality.
A finished basement can support changing family needs. Some homeowners want a guest suite, private space for older children, room for parents, a home office, workout area, hobby room, or flexible living space.
These areas should be planned around privacy, comfort, storage, lighting, electrical needs, internet access, and future use. Even when a basement is not being built as a separate living unit, it can still give the home more flexibility.
Finished basements are often ideal for theater rooms, game areas, sports-watching spaces, music rooms, or casual hangout areas. These rooms need the right layout, lighting, outlets, seating areas, sound considerations, and transitions to the rest of the basement.
At the same time, a finished basement still needs practical storage and mechanical access. Cedar Grove Construction helps homeowners balance finished living space with utility rooms, cold storage, under-stair space, closets, and access to important systems.
Basement apartments can create independent living spaces with bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and private daily use. These areas need thoughtful planning for privacy, light, ventilation, and sound control, and a separate walk‑out entrance is also an option.
Basement finishing is one of those projects where planning correctly matters before any framing begins.
Many basement projects require permits, especially when unfinished space is converted into living space or when the project includes bedrooms, bathrooms, framing, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC changes, structural work, or changes to egress. Local requirements can vary by city, so the safest approach is to review the actual basement, the intended use, and the city requirements before finalizing the layout.
Important basement planning details may include:
Cedar Grove Construction helps homeowners think through these requirements early so the finished basement is not only attractive, but also properly planned for safety, comfort, inspections, and long-term use.
Every basement is different, so pricing depends on the size, layout, finish level, and scope of work. A simple open family room will not be priced the same as a basement with bedrooms, a bathroom, a wet bar, custom built-ins, upgraded tile, specialty lighting, or major mechanical changes.
Common cost factors include:
The best way to understand cost is to walk the space, define the layout, and discuss what the basement needs to accomplish.
Basement finishing timelines vary based on project size, permitting, inspections, material selections, bathrooms, custom features, and overall complexity.
A smaller basement finish may move more quickly, while a larger project with multiple bedrooms, a bathroom, custom entertainment space, wet bar, specialty finishes, or layout changes will take longer. Material lead times, city review timelines, inspection scheduling, and change orders can also affect the schedule.
During the consultation and planning process, Cedar Grove Construction can review the space and provide a more realistic timeline based on the specific project.
The best basement finishes are not built around square footage alone. They are built around decisions that affect comfort, durability, safety, and everyday use.
The layout determines whether the basement feels open, natural, and useful. Bedrooms, bathrooms, family areas, storage, mechanical access, stairs, and hallways all need to work together.
Basements need strong lighting to feel comfortable. A good lighting plan may include recessed lights, task lighting, bathroom lighting, hallway lighting, stair lighting, accent lighting, and natural light where available.
A finished basement should be comfortable throughout the year. That means thinking through airflow, ducting, insulation, room placement, and how the basement will feel in both summer and winter.
Basement finishing often requires careful planning for outlets, lighting, switches, entertainment systems, office equipment, bathroom plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical-room access.
Trim, doors, flooring, paint, tile, fixtures, cabinetry, and transitions affect how the finished basement feels. A basement should not look or feel like a lower-priority part of the home.
It should feel intentional, comfortable, and built with the same care as the main living areas.
Founded in 1980, Cedar Grove Construction has served homeowners in Utah County and Salt Lake County for over 40 years with home building, remodeling, renovations, restorations, and major residential projects.
Cedar Grove Construction was founded by Scott Cleverly and is now owned and operated by his son, Shannon Cleverly. The company carries forward a family standard of honesty, detail, care, and lasting results.
Cedar Grove Construction keeps homeowners informed throughout the basement finishing process with consistent updates, clear timelines, and straightforward expectations, helping the project stay organized and stress‑free.
Basement finishing often involves framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, insulation, flooring, tile, doors, trim, paint, cabinetry, and finish work. Cedar Grove Construction coordinates the project as a complete general contracting service.
Cedar Grove Construction helps homeowners think through bedrooms, bathrooms, lighting, storage, egress, utilities, comfort, mechanical access, and future use before construction begins.
Basement finishing often happens while the family is living upstairs. Cedar Grove Construction works efficiently and respectfully, paying attention to access, communication, cleanliness, safety, and the daily disruption construction can create.
Cedar Grove Construction finishes basements throughout Northern Utah County and Southern Salt Lake County.
In newer homes throughout Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Herriman, and South Jordan, basement finishing often starts with open concrete space that was left unfinished during the original build. These projects commonly focus on bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, play areas, storage, entertainment space, and flexible room for growing families.
In established areas like Draper, Sandy, Alpine, Highland, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Midvale, and Cottonwood Heights, basement projects may involve updating an older finished basement, improving lighting, reworking the layout, adding a bathroom, replacing dated finishes, or making the lower level match the quality of the rest of the home.
Whether your basement is completely unfinished, partially finished, or ready for a full remodel, Cedar Grove Construction can help you plan the next step.
We start by talking through your goals for the space. Do you need bedrooms, a bathroom, a family room, guest space, a home office, storage, a theater room, or a flexible layout for future needs?
Next, we review the existing basement, including the layout, stair location, windows, rough plumbing, mechanical systems, electrical needs, ceiling height, access, storage areas, and visible constraints.
Once we understand the basement and your goals, we help shape the layout. This is where decisions about bedrooms, bathrooms, family space, hallways, storage, mechanical access, open areas, and egress become more defined.
After the general layout and project needs are understood, Cedar Grove Construction provides a scope and estimate based on the planned work. Many basement finishing projects require permits, especially when adding bedrooms, bathrooms, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing, or other code-related work.
Construction may include framing, plumbing, HVAC coordination, electrical work, insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, tile, paint, fixtures, vanities, lighting, doors, hardware, and inspections where required.
At completion, we review the finished basement, address final details, and make sure the space is ready for your family to use.
The team at CGC have been amazing. The process to renovate our house has been seem less and enjoyable. Scott, Shannon, and Corey have ensured all questions and concerns were addressed and went above and beyond throughout the process. We highly recommend CGC to anyone looking for a trusted and experienced team to assist with any project.
A basement project may connect to other home improvement needs. Cedar Grove Construction can also help with:
Often the home needs more space beyond the existing footprint.
Occasionally the property needs flexible living, storage, or secondary structure option.
Occasionally the property needs a secondary separate living space, including a kitchen
Often the basement bathroom is part of a larger bathroom upgrade
Occasionally the basement is one piece of a broader renovation
Occasionally the lower level connects to a walkout basement, patio, deck, or backyard project
Cedar Grove Construction provides Basement Finishing in Northern Utah County and Southern Salt Lake County focused on creating comfortable, functional living space with quality construction that adds long‑term value to your home.
We focus on doing the job right, with quality that holds up year after year.
Basement finishing cost depends on the size of the basement, number of rooms, bathroom needs, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC changes, egress requirements, flooring, tile, cabinets, trim, and overall finish level. The best way to understand cost is to review the basement, define the layout, and create a scope based on the actual project.
The timeline depends on the size and complexity of the project. A simple basement finish may take less time than a basement with multiple bedrooms, a bathroom, custom entertainment space, wet bar, upgraded finishes, or significant mechanical changes. Permits, inspections, material selections, and change orders can also affect the schedule.
Many basement finishing projects require permits, especially when adding living space, bedrooms, bathrooms, framing, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC changes, or structural work. Permit requirements vary by city and project scope.
Yes. In many homes, a basement bathroom can be added as part of the finishing project. The cost and layout depend on plumbing access, drain locations, rough-ins, ceiling height, ventilation, and the overall basement plan.
Yes. Basement bedrooms are common, but they need to be planned correctly. Depending on the layout and local code requirements, basement bedrooms may require proper egress, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, closet space, electrical placement, heating and cooling, and other safety considerations.
Yes. Cedar Grove Construction can help with both unfinished and partially finished basements. Some projects involve completing open areas, while others involve reworking older finished basements with better layout, lighting, bathrooms, flooring, trim, paint, and updated finishes.
The best basement layout depends on your goals, the existing home, windows, stairs, rough plumbing, mechanical systems, ceiling height, storage needs, and future use. Cedar Grove Construction can review the space and help you plan a layout that makes practical sense.
Cedar Grove Construction finishes basements throughout Northern Utah County and Southern Salt Lake County, including Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Alpine, Highland, Cedar Hills, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Draper, Bluffdale, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan, Sandy, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, and nearby communities.
Your unfinished basement has the potential to become one of the most useful parts of your home. Whether you want more bedrooms, a bathroom, a family room, a guest suite, an office, a theater space, better storage, or a complete lower-level living area, Cedar Grove Construction can help you plan the space carefully and build it with quality.
Tell us what you want your basement to become. We will help you understand the best next step.
