Services

What we build

Hunting Tanner Construction specializes in basements today: finishing them, remodeling them, and building the rooms inside them, with a foundation designed to grow into broader residential construction.

Full Basement Finishing

Bedrooms, bathrooms, and living space, planned and managed from framing to final walkthrough.

  • Space planning and layout design
  • Framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC coordination
  • Insulation, drywall, paint, and trim
  • Flooring, doors, and finish details

Basement Remodeling

Dated or poorly laid out? Reworking an existing basement changes how the whole home lives.

  • Layout changes and wall reconfiguration
  • Updated lighting and electrical
  • New flooring, paint, and finishes
  • Moisture and comfort improvements

Basement Bathrooms & Bedrooms

A conforming bedroom and a full bath: the two upgrades that add the most function.

  • Egress window planning for bedrooms
  • Full and three-quarter bathrooms
  • Plumbing rough-in completion
  • Ventilation and lighting

Wet Bars & Kitchenettes

A well-planned bar makes a basement feel like a destination, not a spare room.

  • Cabinetry and countertop coordination
  • Sinks, drink fridges, and appliances
  • Task and accent lighting
  • Snack centers for theater and family rooms

Family & Entertainment Spaces

Media rooms, game areas, and family rooms designed around how you actually live.

  • Media and theater areas
  • Game and play spaces
  • Built-ins and finish carpentry
  • Sound and lighting planning

Home Offices & Gyms

Quiet, comfortable work and workout space, separated from the rest of the house.

  • Dedicated office rooms with wiring for work
  • Gym flooring and mirror planning
  • Storage planning and built-ins
  • Comfort: insulation, HVAC, lighting
What's Included

What a Utah basement finish includes

A basement finish touches nearly every construction trade: framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, paint, doors, trim, and flooring, sequenced in the right order and inspected at the right stages. When those pieces are coordinated well, the project feels surprisingly calm. When they aren't, homeowners get the stories you've heard from neighbors.

  • Layout and space planning: bedroom placement, bathroom location relative to plumbing rough-ins, family-room sizing, and storage that's planned instead of leftover.
  • Permits and inspections: coordinated with your city's building department and scheduled into the timeline.
  • Framing and insulation: exterior wall furring, interior walls, soffits around mechanical runs, and sound insulation where it matters.
  • Electrical: lighting layout, outlets, smoke and CO detection, and circuits for how the space will actually be used.
  • Plumbing and HVAC: bathroom completion from the rough-in, wet-bar supply and drain, and heating and cooling balanced for below-grade comfort.
  • Drywall, paint, doors, and trim: the finish stage where the space starts looking like the rest of your home.
  • Flooring and fixtures: carpet, LVP, or tile selected through organized allowances.

Every project runs on the same structure: a six-step process with a written scope, an itemized proposal, and change orders documented before any changed work proceeds.

Popular Spaces

The rooms Utah homeowners add most

Basement bathrooms & bedrooms

A conforming bedroom and a full bathroom are the two additions that change how a basement counts, for daily life and for how the home functions with guests, teenagers, or family staying long-term. Bedrooms need proper egress windows and smoke detection; bathrooms need supply, drain, and ventilation done right. Both get planned around your home's existing rough-ins and window locations.

Family & entertainment rooms

The big open room is the heart of most basement projects: movie nights, game tables, toy space, hosting. Good ones are designed deliberately, with TV wall placement decided before the electrical goes in, lighting zones instead of one switch, sound control in the ceiling, and storage built into the plan.

Wet bars & kitchenettes

A snack center with a sink, drink fridge, microwave shelf, and real cabinetry keeps popcorn nights downstairs, and makes the space feel finished in a way paint alone never does. Full kitchenettes can also support long-term guests. We'll talk honestly about which level fits your budget and how each affects plumbing scope.

Home offices & gyms

Basements make excellent offices and gyms for the same reasons: quiet, separation, and stable temperatures. Offices get planned for lighting quality and outlets where the desk actually goes. Gyms get durable flooring, mirrors, ventilation, and ceiling clearance checked before anything is built.

Cost & Timeline

What basement finishing costs in Utah

Homeowners deserve a straight answer on pricing, and the honest one is that basements vary widely. The main drivers are:

  • Square footage being finished
  • Bathrooms: count, and whether a rough-in exists
  • Wet features: bars and kitchenettes add plumbing and cabinetry
  • Bedroom count: egress windows and closets
  • Finish level: flooring, tile, cabinetry, and built-in choices
  • Existing conditions: ceiling height, mechanical layout, moisture

Rather than quoting a misleading per-square-foot number, we walk the space, write the scope, and price it line by line, so you can see exactly where the investment goes and adjust the plan before construction, not during it. If you share a target range early, we'll design the scope around it.

How long a basement finish takes

Most projects take anywhere from 6-10 weeks typically, depending on size, the number of wet areas, inspection scheduling, and selection lead times. Your proposal includes an estimated timeline for your specific scope, and weekly updates keep you current once work begins.

Also part of the toolkit

  • Storage planning and organization
  • Built-ins and finish carpentry
  • General residential remodeling inquiries

Planning something residential that isn't a basement, like a future kitchen, a larger remodel, an addition? We're focused on basements while the company builds its track record, but we're happy to hear what you're planning and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit or can point you in a good direction. Start the conversation.

Serving Utah County and Herriman

All services are available across our service area: Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Herriman, and communities throughout Utah County.

Ready to talk about your basement?

Start with a straightforward conversation: what you have, what you want, and what it takes to get there. No pressure, no obligation.

Call (801) 901-8349 Request Consultation