Basement Remodeling · Des Moines & Central IowaBasement Remodeling
Your Basement, Remodeled for the Way Your Family LivesYour Basement Remodel Planned Around Your Life
Make your basement a space you want to use. We plan the rooms, handle the work and keep you informed from start to finish.Make your basement work for you. We plan and manage your remodel.
What to Expect
Your Basement Remodel,
Planned Around Your NeedsYour Basement Remodel Planned Around You
Your basement remodel begins with how you want to use the space. We visit your home, take measurements and talk through your ideas. You receive a 3D rendering and a line-item estimate to review before our team begins construction.
You may want more room to spend time together, a bathroom downstairs or a better use of an unfinished area. We discuss what your basement needs and how the rooms connect, so your plan starts with the way you want to live.
Before work begins, we agree on the materials, who supplies them and the order of construction. We explain the schedule and stay in touch throughout the build. You know what is happening downstairs and who to call with your questions.
Get My Free EstimateFrom the Structure to the FinishYour Basement Remodel
Plan the Layout and Work
Before Finishing BeginsPlan Your Basement Before Work Begins
A finished basement brings several kinds of work together. We discuss the walls, electrical, plumbing and finishes your project needs, then put that scope into your estimate. You understand the work before it is hidden behind finished surfaces.
Our basement work includes a finished lower level in the historic Des Moines home and an egress window with framing, drywall and trim in Johnston. Those projects show how the work beneath the surface supports the rooms you eventually use.
Cutting Edge is veteran and family owned, with three generations in construction. Our team manages your project and installs finish carpentry in house. You have one point of contact as the space downstairs becomes part of your daily life.
Explore the Basement ProjectA Closer Look at the Work
A Finished Basement
in a Des Moines HomeA Finished Basement in a Des Moines Home
See the historic Des Moines basement during construction and as the main room came together. Our work included new electrical and plumbing for a bathroom.See the framing and finish work behind this basement remodel.
Homeowner Reviews
What Homeowners Say
About Working With UsWhat Homeowners Say About Working With Us
"We had a great experience with this Cutting Edge installing our kitchen cabinets. The team was professional, detail-oriented, and clearly took pride in their work. The cabinets were installed perfectly and the finished result completely transformed our kitchen. They stayed on schedule, kept the workspace clean, and communicated well throughout the project. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality craftsmanship and a smooth installation process."
The Basement Process
Your Basement Project,
From Start to FinishYour Basement Project, From Start to Finish
From your first ideas to the finished basement, our team guides the work and keeps you informed.We plan each step with you. You know what happens next.
Get My Free EstimateTell Us About Your Basement
We begin with a phone call about what you want to change in your basement and when you hope to start. Your photos help us get familiar with the space.
Walk Through the Space Together
We visit your home, take measurements and talk through your ideas and materials. We agree on what you want to supply and what our team will handle.
Plan Your New Basement
We use your ideas and measurements to prepare a 3D rendering of your basement. You review the layout and finishes with us before approving the design.
Review Your Estimate
We walk through your line-item estimate together by phone or in person. You can ask questions about the work and materials before approving it and making your down payment.
Know What Happens When
You receive the start date, material lead times and a calendar showing the planned work. We explain the order of construction and update the calendar when plans change.
Remodel Your Basement
Our team manages the build, protects your floors, controls dust and cleans up each day. We finish at a reasonable hour so your household can have its evening.
Stay in Touch Throughout the Build
We keep you informed with a Monday preview, a mid-week check-in and a Friday recap. If a problem comes up, you hear from us with options.
Walk Through Your New Basement
We review the basement together and explain any remaining work. You receive your final invoice and, when the project is complete, a welcome-to-your-new-space gift.
When Something Comes Up
If We Find a Problem,
You Get Clear OptionsIf We Find a Problem, You Get Clear Options
If we uncover a major problem, we bring you options for fixing it. Our team works through the approaches and costs first, so you can choose what makes sense for your home.
We absorb small overages. If smaller issues start adding up, we call and explain before writing a change order. You know what has changed and what it means for your project.
Before work begins, we discuss possible surprises and how we handle them. We stay in touch throughout your remodel, so you know what comes next and who to call.
Basement Remodeling QuestionsBasement Questions
Your Basement Questions,
Answered Before You StartBasement Questions Answered by Our Team
Still Have a Question? Call 515-723-5850
Your estimate depends on the existing basement, the rooms you want and the work needed to finish them. We visit your home and prepare a free, line-item estimate. A bathroom, material choices and changes to the layout all become part of the scope we review together.
Yes. Our work includes new plumbing for a basement bathroom in the historic Des Moines home and a downstairs bathroom remodel in Johnston. We look at your space and discuss the plumbing, layout and finishes needed for your project.
Yes. Our Johnston work included an egress window along with framing, drywall and finish trim. Tell us how you want to use your basement, and we can discuss whether an egress window belongs in the scope of your remodel.
Yes. You receive a 3D rendering to review and approve before construction. We use your ideas and the measurements from the home visit to plan how the finished spaces will come together.
We prepare your schedule around the agreed scope and material lead times. Before construction, we explain the start date and order of work. We keep you informed during the build and update the calendar if plans change.
We talk through the disruption and your household needs before construction. Demolition is noisy and dusty. Our crew protects floors, uses dust control and cleans up each day, finishing at a reasonable hour so your family can have its evening.
We agree who supplies each material and finish during the consultation. You can tell us how involved you want to be in the selections, and we make those responsibilities clear in the estimate before work begins.
Our team stays in touch throughout your project. You get a Monday preview, a mid-week check-in and a Friday recap with the outlook for the following week. When an issue comes up, we explain it and bring you options.
Yes. We’re based in West Des Moines and serve Des Moines and Central Iowa, including Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Ankeny, Grimes and the surrounding communities. Tell us where your home is when you get in touch.
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Get Your Free Estimate
Start Your Basement Remodel With Our TeamPlan Your Basement Remodel With Us
Tell us what you have in mind for your basement. We’ll walk through the space, discuss your options and prepare a free estimate for the work.Share your basement ideas. We’ll help you plan your remodel.
5-star Google reviews, Facebook recommended, veteran & family-owned since 1995.